Kinesiology movement science professor Michael G. Wade has been recognized by the North American Society of the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) with the 2012 Distinguished Scholar Award. The award is designed to “recognize outstanding long-term contributions in the research areas represented within NASPSPA,” and in particular Dr. Wade’s “outstanding scientific contributions to the area of motor control and learning.” Dr. Wade was presented with the $1,000 award at the association’s annual conference in Honolulu, HI, June 7-9.