Final chance to nominate for annual awards
Dear ECAC-SIDA Members,
There is still time to nominate your peers for ECAC-SIDA's annual
awards. The deadline for nominations is January 31 and this
is a perfect opportunity for you to recognize someone who is truly
deserving of our highest honors.
The following awards are presented annually at the ECAC-SIDA
Workshop:
Bill Esposito Award - presented to a graduating
college senior who wishes to pursue a career in athletic
communications. The award is named to honor the memory of one of
the true patriarchs of the sports information profession.
http://www.ecacsida.org/about/awards/esposito_nomination
University Division Marsh Award - presented
annually to an ECAC Sports Information Directors Association member
who, in the opinion of the ECAC-SIDA membership and Executive
Board, has exhibited excellence in the field of sports information.
The University Division winner will come from a Division I or a
Division II conference or school.
College Division Marsh Award - presented annually
to an ECAC Sports Information Directors Association member who, in
the opinion of the ECAC-SIDA membership and Executive Board, has
exhibited excellence in the field of sports information. The
College Division winner will come from a Division III, NAIA or
Junior College conference or school.
http://www.ecacsida.org/about/awards/marsh_nomination
The Bob Kenworthy Award - Named in honor of
long-time Gettysburg College sports information director Bob
Kenworthy presented at the discretion of the ECAC-SIDA Executive
Board to a person or organization (excluding vendors) for
contributions to the corporation and mission of ECAC-SIDA.
http://www.ecacsida.org/about/awards/kenworthy_nomination
ECAC-SIDA Media Award - presented to an
individual in either print or electronic media "for outstanding
coverage of eastern college athletics."
http://www.ecacsida.org/about/awards/media_nomination
Nominations may be completed online via the ECAC-SIDA website.
Letters of recommendation should be emailed to Bill Gorman,
ECAC-SIDA Past President, at gormanb@wit.edu.
Nominations for the Bill Esposito Award have a deadline of
March 1, 2010 and may be completed online as well. Letters
of recommendation should be e-mailed to Mike Tuberosa, At-Large
Representative, at mt85@drexel.edu.
In addition, the ECAC-SIDA Executive Board voted in 2007 to
establish the Pete Nevins Award for Distinguished
Achievement. The award is presented to an individual in
recognition of his or her advancement of the field of athletic
communications and advocacy for intercollegiate athletics. The
winner must have served at least 25 years in the sports information
field, and be either a current or former member of ECAC-SIDA. If
you know of someone who meets these criteria, please e-mail Wally
Johnson at wjohnson@stlawu.edu.
Need additional information about any of these awards? Visit
the ECAC-SIDA website at http://www.ecacsida.com/about/awards/index
to learn more about each award and view a list of past
recipients.
Been on the fence as to whether you should nominate someone?
Go ahead! There are many fine individuals in our
profession who are worthy of recognition of their
accomplishments.
If you have any questions about this year's awards program, feel
free to contact me.
Bill Gorman
ECAC-SIDA Past President
