Scholarship Awards

The scholarship award program has been developed to provide professionals employed at in-state institutions financial assistance in attending state, regional, and national workshops and conferences. This program provides the state association opportunities to offer recognition to those professionals who excel within the MIRSA and NIRSA as well as their individual institution.

The intent of this program is to provide professionals and students with opportunities for personal and professional growth through their involvement in the MIRSA and NIRSA organizations.

Applications for MIRSA Scholarships are closed for 2024-25. Check back in August for 2025-26 scholarship information. 

Dr. Tom R. Jones Scholarship AWARD

This is presented to the MIRSA member who demonstrates outstanding leadership and service in the MIRSA and to recreational sports in the state of Michigan. The award is named in honor of Dr. Tom R. Jones, long-time Director of Campus Recreation at Central Michigan University, for his contributions and service to the field of recreational sports during his career.

Previous Recipients

• 2001: Amy Seth, Western Michigan University

• 2002: Jan Wells, University of Michigan

• 2003: Don Stabenow, Central Michigan University

• 2004: Robert Fox, University of Michigan

• 2005: Bob Youngs, Deerfield Corrections Facility

• 2006: Stan L. Shingles, Central Michigan University

• 2007: Bob England, Eastern Michigan University

• 2008: Leroy Hackley, Grand Valley State University

• 2009: Greg Jordan, Oakland University

• 2010: Jen Beck Nottingham, Central Michigan University

• 2011: Chris Voss, Western Michigan University

• 2012: Nicole Green-Valentine, University of Michigan

• 2013: Demond Pryor, Central Michigan University

• 2014: Christy Nolan, Wayne State University

• 2015: Scott Trudeau, Lawrence Tech University 

• 2016: Scott George, Central Michigan University

• 2017: Marie VanBuskirk, Oakland University

• 2019: Ross Winter, Michigan State University

• 2021: Jordan Olson, Western Michigan University

• 2022: Greg Jordan, Oakland University

• 2023: Mike Przydzial, Grand Valley State University

• 2024: Mike Wynn Jr., University of Detroit Mercy

Dr. Michael J. Stevenson scholarship AWARD

This is presented annually to a MIRSA member who demonstrates outstanding service and has made a significant contribution to the MIRSA and to recreational sports in the state of Michigan during the past year. The award is named in honor of Dr. Michael J. Stevenson, long-time Director of Recreational Sports at the University of Michigan, for exemplifying outstanding service to the field of recreational sports during his career.

Previous Recipients

• 2001: Robert England, Eastern Michigan University

• 2002: Bob Youngs, Deerfield Correctional Facility

• 2003: Barb Figurski, Eastern Michigan University

• 2004: Damon Brown, Central Michigan University

• 2005: Greg Jordan, Oakland University

• 2006: Andre Love, Oakland University

• 2007: Laurie Braden, Central Michigan University

• 2008: Andy Arnold, Western Michigan University

• 2009: Jovita Scrogin, Wayne State University

• 2010: Jackie Ray Moffett, Eastern Michigan University

• 2011: John Rosick, Grand Valley State University

• 2012: Laura Kennett, Grand Valley State University

• 2013: Michelle Owens, Eastern Michigan University

• 2014: Marie VanBuskirk, Oakland University

• 2015: Darin Leigh, Western Michigan University

• 2016: Chris Voss, Western Michigan University

• 2017: Bill Singleton, Oakland University 

• 2018: Andy Boehnlein, University of Michigan

• 2019: Kayla Cupples, Grand Valley State University

• 2021: Megan Choiniere, Oakland University

• 2023: Molly Haduch, University of Michigan

• 2024: Julia Stulock, University of Michigan-Flint

Robert W. England Student scholarship AWARD

This is presented annually to the student who demonstrates outstanding leadership and service in the MIRSA and to recreational sports in the state of Michigan. This student has shown dedication to pursuing a career in campus recreation and making a commitment to the MIRSA. The award is named in honor of Robert W. England, long-time Director of Recreation and Intramurals at Eastern Michigan University, for his support and advocacy for students.

Previous Recipients

• 2010: David Dunomes, Wayne State University

• 2011: Brandon Johnson, Western Michigan University

• 2012: Jake Regal, Grand Valley State University

• 2013: Amanda Alpert, Central Michigan University

• 2014: Sarah DiStefano, Oakland University

• 2015: Autumn Cleverly, Oakland University 

• 2016: Rahul Rajan, Eastern Michigan University

• 2017: Justine Morneau, Western Michigan University

• 2018: Brad Barlog, Central Michigan University

• 2019: Amy Ramras, Central Michigan University

• 2021: Molly Neary, Oakland University 

• 2023: Amy Feldpausch, Eastern Michigan University

• 2024: Bryce Baker, Western Michigan University