For Immediate Release
Friday, May 20, 2016
NSIC Media Relations
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BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- Marv Bachmeier, of Crookston, Minnesota will be honored with the NSIC’s Noel Olson Volunteer of the Year Award during the 17th annual NSIC Hall of Fame Banquet on Tuesday, July 12 at the Best Western Premier in Burnsville, Minnesota.

The Noel Olson Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes the singular commitment of former NSIC coach and Athletic Administrator, Noel Olson, to the advancement of NSIC visibility, credibility, and excellence throughout the nation during his tenure in the league.  The award is intended to honor individuals who, as volunteers, have made significant contributions to the NSIC as a whole.  On a periodic basis, one or more individuals receive the award in appreciation of efforts to support the NSIC activities and/or athletic programs within any NSIC member institution(s) or the NSIC conference office. The award recipients are nominated by each of the NSIC’s 16 institutions and selected by the NSIC Hall of Fame Committee.

To attend the NSIC Hall of Fame Banquet go to www.NorthernSun.org/SummerKickoff and fill out the online form.  The price to attend the banquet (including meal) is $30.00 - register by June 30 as space is limited.

2015-16 Noel Olson Award Recipients
Marv Bachmeier - University of Minnesota Crookston
Marv Bachmeier spent over 30 years working at the University of Minnesota Crookston and followed up his tenure by volunteering his time at various events over the past 17 years.  Bachmeier started at Minnesota Crookston in 1968 as head men’s basketball coach. In 1976, he succeeded Herschel Lysaker as the university’s Athletic Director and remained in that position until his retirement in June of 1999. His 31-year career at UMC saw many changes, including the transition from junior college competition to the NCAA Division II level and, ultimately, becoming a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Bachmeier may have retired in 1999, but his service to the University did not end there.  Bachmeier has been instrumental in assisting with game management at UMC since that time, volunteering at football and basketball games and helping out at various other events.  He has also worked with the UMC Teambackers, a program he helped form that has since raised over $2 million dollars for athletic scholarships since its inception. In 1991, Bachmeier and his wife Diane spearheaded the UMC Teambacker Golf Classic which has been a staple of the fundraising for over 25 years.  For his decitated service, Bachmeier has had an athletic scholarship named in his honor.

   
PAST NOEL OLSON AWARD WINNERS
2008-09    Roger Haug - U-Mary, Rocco Ierino - UMD & Dr. Harry Jasinski - NSU
2009-10    Dale Haagenson - UMD
2010-11    Paul and Barb Halstenson - Augie & Ken Mukomela - SMSU
2011-12    Neal Kalberer - U-Mary
2012-13    Kevin and Karla Anundson  - SMSU
2013-14    David and Carol Drown - SMSU & Brice Wilkinson - WSU
2014-15    Dr. Keith Marek - BSU
2015-16    Marv Bachmeier - UMC