CLEVELAND – FIU Athletics' Dr. Kevin D. Kendrick has been named the Frank Kara Leadership Award recipient for 2025, National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC) officials announced on Tuesday.
The Frank Kara Leadership Award is NAAC's premier award and is the highest honor that may be bestowed upon compliance professionals. Kendrick currently serves as FIU's Senior Associate AD for Compliance and is also the Football Sport Administrator.
Kendrick will be presented with the award on June 9 as part of the 2025 NAAC Convention taking place at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando.