MADISON, Wis.-- The National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) announced today the recipients of this year's NADIIIAA/JOSTENS Community Service Awards. Each of the institutions and/or conferences are being recognized for the impressive community service projects performed by their student-athletes during the 2004-05 academic year.

The awards program is co-sponsored by the NADIIIAA and Jostens and is intended to recognize the many contributions Division III student-athletes regularly make to their campuses and local communities. The winners this year in each of the three award categories are: Defiance College, La Grange College, and Transylvania University. In addition to receiving commemorative trophies, the NADIIIAA and Jostens will make a $1,000 contribution to the general scholarship fund at each of the institutions. The awards will be presented at the NCAA Convention to be held in Indianapolis this coming January.

In addition, the University of Southern Maine, Springfield College, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Oneonta State University, Montclair St. University, Colby-Sawyer College, Mills College and the University of Massachusetts at Boston will receive "Awards of Merit". Alvernia College and the State University of New York Athletic Conference will receive "Honorable Mention" recognition.

The NADIIIAA is an association comprised of athletics administrators from the 437 institutions and 40 conferences competing at the NCAA Division III level. A primary purpose of the NADIIIAA is to encourage the continued development of athletics programs focused on the student-athlete and based on sound educational philosophy.

Minneapolis-based Jostens is a leading provider of products, programs and services that help people celebrate important moments, recognize achievements and build affiliation. The Company's products include yearbooks, class rings, graduation products, school photography, employee and achievement awards, and products for athletics departments and their fans. Jostens is the exclusive sponsor of the NADIIIAA.

The NADIIIAA expresses its appreciation to Jostens for its support of the NADIIIAA and its sponsorship of this award.

One-Time Project or Activity
Winner: Defiance College
Award of Merit: Mills College, Colby-Sawyer College, Springfield College
Honorable Mention: Alvernia College, State University of New York Athletic Conference

An Array of Projects or Activities

Winner: La Grange College
Award of Merit: University of Southern Maine, Montclair State University
Honorable Mention: University of Massachusetts-Boston

On-Going Project or Activity

Winner: Transylvania University
Award of Merit: University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Honorable Mention: State University of New York College at Oneonta

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