by Tam Flarup, University of Wisconsin and Chair of the CoSIDA Special Awards Committee
Note: Individual feature articles on each honoree will follow in the coming weeks on CoSIDA.com and will also appear in upcoming CoSIDA E-Digest editions. That schedule is posted below.
Congratulations to all the 2013 CoSIDA Special Award winners!
• Special Awards Presentation Schedule at the 2013 CoSIDA Convention
• Special Awards feature story schedule
Numerous members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) organization will receive national awards for outstanding achievements and induct its 2013 Hall of Fame class when the organization holds its 56th annual national convention June 12-15 at the World Marriott Center in Orlanda, Fla.
CoSIDA is comprised of intercollegiate athletic communications and media relations professionals from colleges, universities and athletic conferences at all divisions of competition in the United States and Canada.
Among the many honors, the organization will recognize its top athletic communications personnel as the newest members of its Hall of Fame. Other awards recognizing emerging leaders, community service and lifetime achievement honors will also be presented.
2013 CoSIDA Hall of Fame Class
Six current and former sports communications professionals will be inducted into the CoSIDA Hall of Fame at a luncheon and ceremony on Thursday, June 13. This CoSIDA Hall of Fame honor is presented to members of CoSIDA who have made outstanding contributions to the field of college athletic communications.
Members of the 2013 CoSIDA Hall of Fame Class include:
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Justin Doherty, CoSIDA past president and Associate Athletic Director for External Relations at the University of Wisconsin
• Bernadette “Bernie” Cafarelli, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations at University of Notre Dame
• Jim McGrath, Associate Athletic Director at Butler University
• Wally Johnson, Director of Sports Information at St. Lawrence University
• Jim Seavey, Director of Sports Information and Compliance at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy
• Fred Stabley, Jr., who retired as Central Michigan University Director of Sports Information in 2005
Stabley was selected by the Hall of Fame Veterans Selection Committee. The other five were selected by a vote of over 80 CoSIDA Hall of Famers.'
The newest class of the
Capital One Academic All-America® Hall of Fame and the recipient of the
Dick Enberg Award (for outstanding contributions and commitment to the ideals of the Academic All-America® program and the student-athlete model) also will be honored in Orlando. Those inductees and the Enberg Award recipient will be announced later in March.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
At that same luncheon on June 13, CoSIDA will recognize six professionals with its Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented to CoSIDA members who have served at least 25 years in the profession (as of June 2013) who are retiring or leaving the profession. Those members include
Ken Cerino at Western New England University;
Carole Grills from Smith College;
Bill Hamilton at South Carolina State University;
Joe Mitch from the Missouri Valley Conference;
Jim Streeter at Eastern Michigan University and
Jim Wright from the NCAA.
Keith Jackson Eternal Flame Award
Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in basketball history and women’s coach emeritus at the University of Tennessee, will be awarded the Keith Jackson Eternal Flame Award. Summitt was honored by CoSIDA in 2007 with the Dick Enberg award. The Eternal Flame award is named for the longtime broadcaster which recognizes an individual or an organization who has made a lasting contribution to intercollegiate athletics demonstrating a long and consistent commitment to excellence and support of CoSIDA and its mission.
Jake Wade Award
The Jake Wade Award winner is
Pat Coleman with D3sports.com. Coleman has provided statistical and rankings services for the division III institutions for over 15 years. The award he is receiving is named for the acclaimed North Carolina sports journalist and former UNC SID Ward. This award is presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the media to the field of intercollegiate athletics.
Arch Ward Award (University division award)
The Arch Ward Award is presented annually to a CoSIDA member who has made outstanding contributions to the field of college sports communications, and who, by his or her activities, has brought dignity and prestige to the profession.
Shelly Poe of Auburn, a CoSIDA Hall of Famer and current 2012-13 CoSIDA First Vice President, will be recognized with this award at the noon luncheon on Friday, June 14. Poe will serve as the organization's president for the 2013-14 academic year.
Warren Berg Award (College division award)
Several other awards will be given at that same June 14th luncheon, including recognition of
Sheila Stevenson of Rowan University as the Warren Berg Award winner. The award recognizes Stevenson as the top professional in the college division. The award is presented annually to a college-division member who has made outstanding contributions to the field of college sports information and who, by his or her activities, has brought dignity and prestige to the profession.
Other 2013 Special Awards
In other awards,
Lawrence Fan of San Jose State, a Hall of Fame member and the Arch Ward recipient in 2012, will be recognized with the
Trailblazer Award. This honor is presented annually to an individual who is a pioneer in the profession and who has mentored and helped improve the level of ethnic and gender diversity within CoSIDA.
Jamie Weir Baldwin of Michigan State will be honored for her community service with the
Bob Kenworthy Community Service Award, presented annually to a CoSIDA member for civic involvement and accomplishments outside the athletic communications profession.
A new award will be given for the first time when
Christopher Lakos of the University of Georgia receives the
Bud Nangle Award. Created in 2012, the Bud Nangle Award may be presented annually to an individual outside of CoSIDA or to a member of CoSIDA who shows ethics and integrity under unusual or stressful situations.
CoSIDA also recognizes its youthful talent with the
Rising Star Awards. This award is presented to both a University Division and a College Division member with 10 years of service or less whose work at their institution and service, dedication, energy and enthusiasm to the profession make that individual a “rising star” in sports information.
KatieJo Kuhens, sports information director at Wartburg College, was the college division choice and
Nicole (Dupes) Bostel, sports information director at the University of Denver, was chosen as the university division recipient.
Mark Fleming of Moravian College will be recognized with the
Lester Jordan Award at the Capital One Academic All-America® Hall of Fame event June 12. In that ceremony, the Capital One Academic All-America Hall of Fame® class will be honored along with the Dick Enberg Award recipient and Fleming. The Lester Jordan Award is presented to an individual for exemplary service to the Academic All-America Award program and for promotion of the ideals of being a student-athlete.
As stated previously, the Capital One Academic All-America® Hall of Fame class and the Enberg Award winner will be announced in March.
In addition to the special award winners and Hall of Fame induction, the organization also recognizes those who have completed 25 years in the profession. The following individuals will receive a
25-Year Award plaque at the convention:
Sam Blackman of Clemson University; Linda Chalich of Washington State; George Cuttitia of Union College; Stacey King at UC-Irvine; Mike Kirk from the University of Central Oklahoma; Rick Nixon at the NCAA; Bill Powers from Midwestern State; David Rosinski from East Mississippi Community College; Dave Saba of Duquesne University; Jim Seavey from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Ray Simmons for the University of Southern Indiana.
2013 CoSIDA Convention Special Awards Presentation Schedule
Wednesday, June 12: Capital One Academic All-America Hall of Fame Ceremony
Time: 5-6:30 pm (Ceremony only - no dinner; Emcee: Rece Davis, ESPN)
Awards presented: Capital One Academic All-America Hall of Fame inductions; Dick Enberg Award; Lester Jordan Award
Thursday, June 13: CoSIDA Hall of Fame Luncheon
Time: Noon-1:45 pm
Awards presented: CoSIDA Hall of Fame inductions; Lifetime Achievement Awards
Friday, June 14: CoSIDA Special Awards luncheon
Awards presented: Arch Ward; Warren Berg; Bob Kenworthy Community Service Award; Keith Jackson Award; Bud Nangle Award; Rising Star (College Division) Award; Rising Star (University Division) Award; Trailblazer Award; Jake Wade Award; 25-Year Awards
2013 Special Awards Individual recipient feature story schedule & story authors
REVISED MARCH 18
February
Tue. 26:
Overall Special Awards announcement - by Tam Flarup (Wisconsin)
Wed. 27:
Jim Streeter (Eastern Michigan) – Lifetime Achievement Award; by Larry Scott, Morehead State
March
Mon. 4
Carole Grills (Smith College) – Lifetime Achievement Award; by Ann King, The Sage Colleges
Tue. 5
Mike Krzyzewski named recipient of CoSIDA's 2013 Dick Enberg Award; by Jim Seavey, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Tue. 5
Sam Blackman (Clemson) - 25-Year Award; by Bill Hamilton, South Carolina State
Fri. 8
Bill Hamilton (South Carolina State) – Lifetime Achievement Award; by Jack Neumanh, University of Calgary
Mon. 11
George Cuttita (Union College - N.Y.) – 25-Year Award; by Dennis O'Donnell, University of Rochester
Tue. 12
Mike Kirk (University of Central Oklahoma) – 25-Year Award; by Fred Nuesch, Texas A&M-Kingsville
Fri. 15
Stacey King (UC-Irvine) – 25-Year Award; by Bob Olson, UC Irvine
Wed. 20
David Rosinski (East Mississippi Community College) – 25-Year Award; by Wayne Block, Mesa Community College
Thr. 21
Jamie Baldwin (Michigan State) - Bob Kenworthy Award; by Scottie Rogers, The Ivy League
Fri. 22
Pat Coleman (D3sports.com) – Jake Wade Award; by Larry Happl, Central (Iowa) College
Tue. 26
Bill Powers (Midwestern State) – 25-Year Award; by Fred Nuesch, Texas A&M-Kingsville
Wed. 27
Sheila Stevenson (Rowan University) – Warren Berg Award; by Ann King, The Sage Colleges
Fri. 29
Dave Saba (Dusquesne University) – 25-Year Award; by Bill Little, University of Texas
Mon. 1
Shelly Poe (Auburn) – Arch Ward Award; by Jeff Hodges, CoSIDA Secretary/E-Digest Editor (North Alabama)
April
Wed. 3
Ken Cerino (Western New England) – Lifetime Achievement Award; by Ann King, The Sage Colleges
Mon. 8
KatieJo Kuehens (Wartburg College) – Rising Star Award (College Division); by Diane Nordstrom, University of Wisconsin
Wed. 10
Wally Johnson (St. Lawrence University) – CoSIDA Hall of Fame; by Joe Keniston, St. Lawrence University
Fri. 12
Linda Chalich (Washington State) – 25-Year Award; by Craig Lawson, Washington State
Mon.15
Jim Seavey (Massachusetts Maritime Academy)– CoSIDA Hall of Fame and 25-Year Award; by Roger Crosley, ECAC
Wed. 17
Nicole Bostel (University of Denver) – Rising Star Award (University Division); by Erich Bacher, University of Virginia
Fri. 19
Joe Mitch (Missouri Valley Conference) – Lifetime Achievement Award; by Fred Nuesch, Texas A&M-Kingsville
Mon. 22
Lawrence Fan (San Jose State) – Trailblazer Award; by Chuck Yahng, Maryville
Wed. 24
Rick Nixon (NCAA) – 25-Year Award; by Tammy Boclair, Alday Communications/former CoSIDA President
Fri. 26
Justin Doherty (University of Wisconsin) – CoSIDA Hall of Fame; by Mike Lucas, www.UWBadgers.com
Mon. 29
Ray Simmons (University of Southern Indiana) – 25-Year Award
May
Mon. 6
Fred Stabley, Jr. (retired - Central Michigan) - CoSIDA Hall of Fame (Veteran's Committee selection); by Bill Little, University of Texas
Wed. 8
Christopher Lakos (University of Georgia) - Bud Nangle Award; by Steve Colquitt, University of Georgia
Thr. 9
Capital One Academic All-America Hall of Fame class of 2013 announced; by Jim Seavey, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Fri. 10
Jim McGrath (Butler University) – CoSIDA Hall of Fame; by Claude Felton, Georgia
Mon. 13
Mark Fleming (Moravian College) - Lester Jordan Award; by Dick Lipe, Bently University
Tue. 14
Jim Wright (NCAA) - Lifetime Achievement Award; by Barb Kowal, CoSIDA Director of External Affairs
Wed. 22
Bernie Cafarelli (Notre Dame) – CoSIDA Hall of Fame; by Mark Beckenbach, Ohio Wesleyan
Thr. 23 Pat Summitt (Tennessee Women's Basketball Coach Emeritus) – Keith Jackson Award