ORLANDO – New Mexico State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia was presented the 2019 Minorities Opportunity Athletic Association (MOAA) Distinguished Service Award at the awards luncheon during the MOAA Symposium at the annual NACDA Conference in the Orlando World Center Marriott.
"Receiving the MOAA Distinguished Service Award is extremely humbling and I am appreciative of all the positive strides our board has made in increasing participation and administrative opportunities for minorities in athletics," Moccia noted.
This is the highest award given to individuals by the association. It acknowledges and honors the effort of individuals who have given service to MOAA and strive to promote understanding and appreciation of diversity in its multitude of forms.