Rick Brandel, Athletics Contributor Award
Recognized for extraordinary contribution on behalf of Northern Arizona University…It is the highest honor given by the athletics department…Volunteer announcer for more than 25 years for NAU athletic events...Served as public address announcer at Walkup Skydome for NAU women’s basketball games dating to 1982...Served as public address announcer at Walkup Skydome for NAU football games dating to 1989...Master of Ceremonies for NAU Athletics Hall of Fame since 2002...Master of Ceremonies for NAU Golden Eagle Awards Luncheon ...Member of Lumberjack Athletic Association since 1984...Worked at NAU as Dean of Students since 1994...Joined NAU staff in 1981 in Residence Life...He and wife, Jeannine, have four children, Trevor, Jordan, Kellen and Taryn.