May 21, 2010 9:01:10 AM

The late Myles Brand was among the individuals selected to be honored at the 2010 National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators national convention October 12 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Petrina Long (UCLA), Vicky Chun (Colgate), Lisa Sweany (Grand Valley State) and Julie Davis (Maine-Farmington) were among those selected as Administrators of Year in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, the Division I Football Championship Subdivision, Division II and Division III, respectively.

Brand, the former NCAA president who died September 16, will be recognized with the association's Honor Award, which is presented annually to the individual who has exemplified support of women in athletics and their success. NACWAA members cited Brand for his public statements in support of Title IX shortly after he became NCAA president, which helped keep Title IX strong.

Marilyn Moniz-Kaho'ohanohano will be given the Nell Jackson Award, which goes to an athletics administrator for exemplifying courage, conviction and perseverance, and who is an advocate for gender equity and diversity.

Diane Milutinovich, formally of Fresno State, was selected as the recipient of the NACWAA Award of Distinction. The award is presented as special recognition to a male or female who has distinguished himself or herself with unique professional contributions, extraordinary service or professional accomplishments, and personal courage.

Milutinovich recently retired following a 27-year career at Fresno State that ended when her discrimination lawsuit was settled. In recognition of her distinguished service, Fresno State conferred upon her the title of associate athletics director emeritus of the athletics department.