This award recognizes exceptional achievements and significant contributions to the recipient’s profession or community/society or university. The recipient exemplifies outstanding professional and personal development either through traditional channels or innovative approaches.

This alumni honoree may be selected from among any of the eight departments and 2 programs of the School, within 10 years after their graduation.

The HHS Emerging Leader for 2016 is Dr. Cindra Kamphoff. Dr. Kamphoff graduated from UNCG in 2000 with a Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, going on to earn a PhD in 2006 with a concentration in the psycho-social aspects of sport and exercise.

She is an associate professor at Minnesota State University and Director of the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology.