Hunter Yurachek has earned respect across the SEC for how Arkansas’ major athletics programs have fared lately, and now he’s getting some national attention.

Yurachek received the FBS Cushman and Wakefield Athletics Director of the Year award from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, Pig Trail Nation reported. Yurachek and 3 additional FBS honorees will be formally recognized during NACDA’s 57th Annual Convention at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas on Tuesday, June 28.

Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman wrote on Twitter that it was “Earned and well deserved.”

Yurachek is in his fifth year as AD and he recently signed a new agreement that will extend his tenure in Fayetteville through at least June 30, 2027. Yurachek is also a finalist for the Sports Business Journal Athletic Director of the Year, as was announced earlier this week.

“Hunter is very deserving of this recognition. During his 5 years as vice chancellor and director of athletics, Hunter has guided the Razorback program to new heights. Under Hunter’s leadership, our student-athletes have set new records, won NCAA titles and SEC championships and posted one of the most successful sports years in Razorback history,” Charles Robinson, interim chancellor for the University of Arkansas said. “Even more importantly, Hunter has consistently prioritized the academic goals of our Razorback student-athletes, who have held a collective 3.25 GPA during his tenure. Preparing students for success both on the field and in the classroom is a foundational part of directing a top-notch athletic program, and Hunter has done a wonderful job of establishing a strong culture of student success.”