Hollis Fait Scholarly Award

A written statement and vita needs to be provided that documents to what extent the nominee has contributed, either in print or nonprint, to a better understanding of adapted physical activity or recreation for individuals with disabilities.

Individuals nominated must have a distinguished record of scholarly productivity in the area of physical education or recreation for individuals with disabilities as evidenced by the following indices:

Significant contributions to the knowledge or understanding of physical education/recreation for individuals with disabilities
Publications in journals and/or books that are widely used or quoted in the field of physical education/recreation for individuals with disabilities
A significant record of scholarly presentations at international, national, and regional professional meetings
Service on the editorial boards and/or as a reviewer of scholarly journals dealing with physical education/recreation for individuals with disabilities
A record of scholarly/creative works in a specialized area of physical education/recreation for individuals with disabilities

2023 Hollis Fait Scholarly Award Winner: Pamela Beach

Previous Award Winners (2020-)

John T. Foley (2022)
Samuel R. Hodge (2021)
Lauren Lieberman (2020)

Previous Award Winners (2010-2019)

Dale Ulrich (2018)
Joon Koo Yun (2016)
Jaibei Zhang (2015)
Deborah Shapiro (2014)
Terry Rizzo (2013)

Previous Award Winners (2000-2009)

Laurie Zittel (2009)
Jean Pyfer (2008)
Hester Henderson (2007)
Michael Horvat (2006)
Stephen Klesius (2000)

Previous Award Winners (1990-1999)

David Porretta (1999)
Ron Davis (1997)
Martin Block (1996)
David Austin (1993)
Gary Robb (1991)
Jay Shivers (1990)
John Dunn (1990)

Previous Award Winners (1982-1989)

Ronald French (1989)
Louis Bowers (1988)
Geoffrey Broadhead (1998)
Joseph Winnick (1986)
Claudine Sherrill (1985)
David Auxter (1984)
John Nesbit (1983)
Hollis Fait (1982)