Wallace Renfro, NCAA vice president and senior advisor to the president, has been recognized with a Distinguished Service Award by the United States Sports Academy.

Renfro has worked more than four decades in the communications and public relations field. He has served in various public relations roles with the NCAA and was director of public relations from 1997 until 2002. He became senior advisor to the President Myles Brand in January 2003.

Renfro has served as a spokesperson for the NCAA and has provided counsel on a broad range of issues in intercollegiate athletics.

The Distinguished Service Award is given annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to national or international sports through instruction, research or service.

The United States Sports Academy is an independent, nonprofit, accredited, special-mission sports university.