Dr. Peggy Green (Administrator/Supporter) - Dr. Peggy Green is a steadfast advocate for student-athletes. She first joined the CIAA in 1983 as a physical education instructor, women's basketball coach and cheerleader advisor at Livingstone College. Two years later, she became an instructor, women's volleyball (4 years) and basketball coach (7 years) at Fayetteville State University. In 1989, Dr. Green became the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) at Fayetteville State until 2011. In addition to her work at FSU, Green has served on numerous NCAA Committees including nine years on the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Committee where she served as chair during the last two years of her tenure. Green also served on the NCAA Division II Management Council, NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee and NCAA Division II Project Team on Diversity. She holds membership in several professional organizations, including the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA). She is the first woman from FSU to hold a national athletic office and has received awards from the CIAA in recognition of her continuous advocacy for women's athletics at the school, conference and national level. Dr. Green continues her work as an activist for academics and athletics as she teaches the skills to teach in middle grades health and physical education.
Dr. Peggy Green was selected as a 2015 National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Dr. Green was recognized at the NIKE Lifetime Achievement & Presidential Awards Luncheon at the NACWAA National Convention in Tampa on Monday, October 12th.
The NACWAA Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Nike, is bestowed annually to women who have dedicated their professional careers to advancing women in sport. Because of their tireless efforts, girls and women participating in sport can enjoy competitive athletics and/or athletic career opportunities.
Dr. Green is a steadfast advocate for all student-athletes, not just women.
Gallery: (2-20-2015) Dr. Peggy Green - CIAA Hall of Famer
