2022 George E. Killian Award of Excellence

George E. Killian Award of Excellence 

Since 2006, The George E. Killian Award of Excellence has been awarded annually to individuals that have demonstrated the ideals of voluntarism, achievement, service, leadership, and excellence as exemplified by its namesake. Only active Region Directors, Assistant Region Directors, Coaches Association Presidents, Presidential Representatives, and Officers are eligible for consideration with a minimum of two years of national service to the NJCAA. George E. Killian was one of the most influential leaders in the history of the Association. To view a list of past winners, visit: George E. Killian Award of Excellence Winners

Dan Johnson - Southeast Community College (NE)

Dan Johnson serves as the NJCAA Region 9 Men's Director and spent over 35 years with Southeast Community College as athletic director, a position he held from 1986 until 2021, leading the Storm to numerous Region 9 titles, and several appearances to NJCAA National Tournaments. At the helm of athletics, Johnson grew the athletic department from four sports to 10, with limited funds. 

Johnson has dedicated over 37 years to the college as a whole, including roles as a college instructor, administrator, and coach. In 2020, Johnson and the college announced the addition of men's and women's soccer to the Storm sports offerings, competing at the Division II level. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson led initiatives to keep student-athletes and athletic staff safe, all while ensuring smooth return to play measures.

Johnson served as president of the Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference. As Southeast's men's basketball coach for 20 seasons, Johnson led the program to over 400 wins and six conference titles. He also coached the men's golf program to a region title in 1986. The community, as well as athletics and academics, recognize Johnson as an integral leader on campus who always had student-welfare at the forefront of his efforts. 

Jo Ann Rogers - Prince George Community College (MD) 

Jo Ann Rogers serves as the athletic director of Prince George Community College, a Region 20 NJCAA Board of Regents member, the NJCAA Region 20 Women's Director, and the NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer Chair. In 2018, Rogers was named the recipient of the Mary Ellen Leicht Service Award, becoming the third Prince George's honoree of the service award after former Athletic Director Ronald Mann and Dr. Jack Cistriano shared the award in 2004.

Rogers has worked at Prince George's for 37 years and has been the Owls Athletic Director since 2005. She also started the Prince George's women's soccer team and served as its head coach from 1997-2004. In her time as athletic director, the Owls have won over 10 NJCAA Region 20 titles, and over 100 student-athletes have received NJCAA All-American status.

Leadership efforts from Rogers can be felt at the conference, region and national level. She is an advocate of the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MD JUCO) and currently serves as the treasurer. Rogers has served as the NJCAA Region 20 Women's Director since 2005 and continues to serve on numerous national committees.

For all 2022 NJCAA Honors and Annual Award Winners, visit: 2022 NJCAA Award Winners

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