February 13, 2008 The NAIA sports ticker is reminder of upcoming deadlines and noteworthy items. The list is pulled from various departments at the national office and is part of the association's consistent and coordinated communications plan.  February

2008 NAIA Convention - The NAIA convention will be held April 11-15 in Louisville, Ky. In October, communication was sent to all NAIA members regarding "Thunder Over Louisville" and related housing and transportation challenges. Please be sure to register and reserve your room(s) early. For complete details click here. February 15 - Nomination deadline for Buffalo Funds Five-Star Champions of Character team awards in Division I Basketball (form) NEW - 19 - Nomination deadline for Daktronics-NAIA Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete awards (form) NEW - 19 - Nomination deadline for Daktronics-NAIA Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete awards (form) NEW - 19 - Nomination deadline for Daktronics-NAIA Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete awards (form) 22 - NACMA Awards Deadline The annual NACMA Awards deadline is drawing near! CLICK HERE to go to award categories, details, and rules, and fill out a submission form. The deadline for submissions and all supporting materials is Friday, February 22, 2008. Who will be the "Best of the Best" this year?  Quick Hits The NAIA's Champions of Character program receives $18,000 AT&T Excelerator Grant | Release Check out the NAIA photo gallery | CLICK HERE         For a complete 2007-08 NAIA calendar click here. For a complete 2007-08 NAIA Legislative calendar click here.   The next installment of the NAIA sports ticker will be emailed on February 20, 2008.