The James J. Corbett Memorial Award is a US award given annually by the
National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). It is presented "to the collegiate administrator who through the years has most typified Corbett's devotion to intercollegiate athletics and worked unceasingly for its betterment." The award is named after former
Louisiana State University athletics director and first president of the NACDA,
James J. Corbett
James John "Jim" Corbett (September 1, 1866 – February 18, 1933) was an American professional boxer and a World Heavyweight Champion, best known as the only man who ever defeated the great John L. Sullivan (hence the "man who beat the man" c ...
. It has been presented annually since 1967.
Winners
The following individuals have won the Corbett Award.
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College sports trophies and awards in the United States
Awards established in 1967