Dr. Albert C. Yates Distinguished Service Award
The Dr. Albert C. Yates Distinguished Service Award may be presented to an individual who has served, supported and promoted the goals and ideals of the Mountain West or a member institution; an individual who, through personal effort and dedication, has enhanced the ability of the conference and/or its member institutions to provide a positive experience for the student-athletes enrolled at any member institution.
Past Winners
2023-24: Carolayne Henry, Mountain West
2021-22: Janice Ruggiero, New Mexico; Lawrence Fan, San José State
2017-18: Dr. Jim Francis, Colorado State
2013-14: Marti Gasser, Air Force; Breda Bova, New Mexico
2012-13: Sally Roush, San Diego State
2010-11: Dr. Stephen Weber, San Diego State
2007-08: Barbara Burke, Wyoming
2006-07: Marsha Smeltzer, Colorado State; Larry Gerlach, Utah
2005-06: Rudy Davalos, New Mexico
2004-05: Elaine Michaelis, BYU
2000-01: LaVell Edwards, BYU
1999-00: Linda Estes, New Mexico
Note: Award may not be presented annually.