The Joy T. DeSensi Professionalism Award was established in 2013 to honor the high professional standards set forth by Dr. DeSensi and to recognize her contributions to the development of Partners in Sports and the Sport Management profession. The recipients display a professional demeanor in and out of the classroom, are respectful of others, strive for excellence, and are dedicated to the mission of Partners in Sports. The award recognizes Partners in Sports members who demonstrate responsibility, dependability, professional demeanor, and professional attitudes.
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2012-13 | Marshall Carpenter |
| 2013-14 | Katrina Phelps |
| 2014-15 | Nick Singer |
| 2015-16 | Chrissy Steffen |
| 2016-17 | Joey Morstein |
| 2017-18 | Nathan Diambra Erin Hendricks |
| 2018-19 | Katie Boggs Scott Cousino |
| 2019-20 | Vanessa Gonzalez |
| 2020-21 | Brandy Moss |
| 2021-22 | Eltontae Bateman Anna Harder |
| 2022-23 | Leighton Chappell Giana Pellizzon |
| 2023-24 | Denise Morawek |