Bill Esposito Backbone Award
The Bill Esposito Award is presented to a member who displays sound judgement and unusual courage in taking a stand on intercollegiate athletics which is contrary to public opinion and sentiment or who displays sound judgement and unusual courage in guiding their institutions through difficult public relations situations.
Note: This honor is not awarded each year.
2012
Jeff Nelson (Penn State University)
2007
Donna Turner (Tulane)
Jack Duggan (New Orleans)
1978
Bill Esposito (St. John's)
1977
Frank Boggs (The Daily Oklahoman)