Nichols, Price Receive Norma Dycus Award

Two athletics directors within the OCCAC earned special recognition from the NJCAA Region XII. Scott Nichols (Columbus State AD) and Jeff Price (Sinclair AD) have both been presented the 2021 Norma Dycus Real Sport Award.

The accolade is given to region members that go above and beyond normal sportsmanship. Nichols and Price were selected this year for their continued involvement and leadership in the OCCAC and region despite their respective schools not competing athletically. Price served as the OCCAC Assistant Commissioner, and men's and women's basketball committee chair while Nichols is the conference's treasurer and volleyball committee chair.

“I’m so proud that they were both recognized by receiving the Norma Dycus Real Sport Award," said Scott Barlow, OCCAC Commissioner. "Norma set the example for us all with her leadership during her time. Jeff and Scott have continued to lead and demonstrate excellence for their institutions, our conference, and our region -- all while not not sponsoring athletics at their schools this past year. It’s been a privilege to work with them. Congratulations to them both.”

Both gentlemen are previous honorees as well -- Nichols in 2007 and Price in 2011.