PIRSA annually awards one student with the Bill Swan Award. The award was designed to recognize a student that has displayed dedication and commitment to the recreational program at their institution.

Bill Swan served Penn State University for over 35 years. His dedication to the University, the field of recreational sports and student development in Region I was remarkable.

The student being nominated should meet the following criteria:

1. The candidate must be a student, graduate or undergraduate.
2. The candidate should have at least one year of experience working in the recreational
   program.
3. The candidate should have evidence of outstanding leadership within their institution.
4. The candidate should be of fine moral character
   a) The ability to exemplify strong standards and ethical behavior.
   b) Volunteer activities within the institution or community.
5. The candidate must be nominated by a NIRSA member

PAST BILL SWANN AWARD WINNERS

YEAR	RECIPIENT'S NAME	INSTITUTION
2000	Jay Gallagher	Temple University
2001	Natasha McKlowskey	Clarion University
2002	Brendon Weaver	Indiana University
2003	Unknown
2004	Melissa Odenwelder	Drexel University
2005	Courtney Panunzio	West Chester University
2006	Melanie Mazanek	Indiana University
2007	Joseph Deck	West Chester University
2008	Wes Bonadio	Slippery Rock University
2009	Not Awarded
2010	Hannah Bennett	Drexel University
2011	Philip Locante	California University
2012