BOISE, Idaho — Jeramiah Dickey, the leader of Boise State, was named Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics on Monday.
Dickey is among 28 award recipients recognized by NACDA for the 2024-25 year across seven divisions, ranging from NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision to junior and community colleges.
Since Dickey took over on January 2, 2021, the Broncos have achieved significant milestones. In his first three years, Boise State raised over $ 70 million, and the Bronco Athletic Association (BAA) ended 2024 with 8,977 active members, a stark increase from less than 4,000 prior to his arrival.
In January, Boise State Athletics announced a contract extension for Dickey through the 2028-29 academic year. During his tenure, the Broncos claimed 30 team and individual conference championships while raising more than $ 70 million in fundraising.
“Jeramiah is at the forefront of collegiate athletics as an innovator, and his contributions have been crucial in enhancing the strength of our athletic programs on a national scale,” stated Dr. Marlene Tromp, president of Boise State University. “He is passionate about his work and embodies the Bronco spirit.”
Boise State has also achieved remarkable academic success, recording a 3.42 GPA last spring and this past fall, a 96% graduation success rate in November, and an Academic Progress Rate of 991 last academic year, the highest in the NCAA
Big time honor for #BoiseState director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey…
Pretty wild to think of where Bronco Athletics are now compared to when he arrived in Boise. https://t.co/mHV0TcTBIK
— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) March 17, 2025
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“I want to express my gratitude to NACDA for this remarkable honor. I am incredibly thankful for Elizabeth and her support of our family, which enables me to pursue my passion,” Dickey stated. “I’m fortunate to work with an outstanding TEAM—from the student-athletes and coaches to the support staff, administration, campus leaders, and the community. These individuals come together every day to achieve greatness at Boise State. I also want to thank Bronco Nation for playing a pivotal role in our success—not just over the past year but since my family and I arrived in Boise in January 2021, where we were welcomed from day one. While this award is a significant moment for Boise State Athletics and my TEAM, we will not rest. We will continue to push for more. This recognition will inspire us to remain trailblazers as we pursue what’s next.”
The NACDA AD of the Year Award has honored a total of 605 athletic directors over its 27-year history. The winners will be celebrated on June 10 at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Dickey is among four FBS recipients, sharing this distinction with David Benedict (UConn), Rick Hart (SMU), and Candice Storey Lee (Vanderbilt). You can view the complete list of winners for all seven divisions for 2024-25 by clicking here.
“The ADOY Award showcases the dedication of athletic directors at all levels for their impactful contributions to student-athletes, campuses, and their local communities,” the news release stated on Monday.
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