Press release below courtesy of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA):

Steven Rockrohr (right), CAA, Athletic Director at Glenbrook South High School, will be presented the 2015 State Award of Merit by the Illinois Athletic Directors Association (IADA), during the state conference for athletic administrators at the Embassy Suites, in Peoria, on May 2nd, 2015. This award is provided annually by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), for recognition of meritorious dedication to High School and Middle School Athletics.

Steven received his bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University. He is a Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) and has been a member of the NIAAA for 18 years. Rockrohr has been the Athletic Director for Glenbrook South High School for 13 years. During this time, he has managed the renovation of the school stadium, including installation of a turf field. In addition, he managed the construction of a new pool, new gymnasium, and a new weight room facility.

Steven is a Division Representative, was President-Elect, President, and Past President and is on the Hall of Fame Committee for the Illinois Athletic Directors Association (IADA).

About the NIAAA: The NIAAA is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and is the national organization for high school and middle school athletic administrators with more than 8,500 individual members. The NIAAA membership consists of athletic administrators from organizations in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Internationally. NIAAA membership provides opportunity for professional development, education, certification, national award recognition and exchange of ideas with other athletic administrators throughout the world.