Diane Howse, a former Masters Level Elementary Special Education Instructor in Humboldt, TN, is remembered as a great mentor and as one who made a tremendous investment in the development of student leaders. She understood that those who would lead must always seek to serve others; therefore, she embraced servant leadership in her professional and personal life. During her tenure, she mentored students, enlightened administrators, and gave to her community her gift of wisdom and encouragement. Mrs. Howse was an enduring leader with a sincere commitment to student academic achievement and personal growth. She was a woman of profound faith and touched all whom she encountered with her influential voice and smile. In recognition of her contributions and in honor of her memory, IQ Sports Group has created the Diane Howse Professional Service Award.

The Diane Howse Professional Service Award recognizes and honors the exceptional contributions of professionals in the preparation of student leaders, in the mentoring of students and colleagues, and in service to their high schools/colleges and communities. Faculty, staff, administrators, or students may submit nominations for this award; the nominations must be received no later than January 1, 2010. Nominees must be in attendance at the 2010 National Student Athlete Leadership Conference.

A 500 word essay describing the work and accomplishments of the nominee and supporting documentation, including two letters of support from colleagues, examples of programmatic activities (e.g., program flyers, booklets, summary of program evaluations, news articles, etc.) and a resume or curriculum vitae of the nominee must be submitted in support of the nomination.