College Sports Information Directors of America

Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to individuals who have served at least 25 years in the athletics communications profession (as of July 2026) who are retiring or leaving the profession. Years of service vetted by the Special Awards Committee. Members may self-nominate for this award.

Scott Guise — Lifetime Achievement Award (posthumous honor)

After serving for 30 years at York College (PA), Director of Athletic Communications Scott Guise passed away in December, 2025. 

He is being honored posthumously by the College Sports Communicators with a Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Scott joined York College in 1995 and spent the next three decades shaping the story of Spartan athletics. He worked tirelessly to ensure every team and every student-athlete got the recognition they deserved. 

He was there for some of York College’s most defining athletic moments, including the men’s basketball team’s 2005 Final Four run, capturing the achievements that brought pride to students, alumni, and Spartan fans alike. More importantly, he never overlooked the small moments. Countless student-athletes have shared how much it meant when Scott would reach out after a great play or a hard-fought game, even when he wasn’t on the road with the team. His care was constant, quiet, and unmistakably genuine.

In recent years, Scott faced significant medical challenges. Yet he remained a steady presence at athletic events, either behind a camera, on a headset, or even on his laptop while receiving treatment. His loyalty to Spartan athletics never wavered. In recognition of this, Scott was named the 2025 recipient of the Middle Atlantic Conference Giant Steps Award, honoring those who inspire others through perseverance and service.

Guise received a 25-Year Award from the College Sports Communicators in 2020.
 

Derek Behrenshausen, York College (PA) Director of Athletic Communications: "Scott's passion for York College athletics was infectious, and because of that passion, he became beloved by all student-athletes. He served our department in so many ways, whether it was working the pressbox, taking photos, providing play-by-play or conducting his daily check-ins with colleagues and students. He was always there, and you always knew he cared. Scott's impact is immeasurable and will be missed by all."

Clint Often, University of Mary Washington Assistant Athletic Director, Communications: “Scott and I became close 30 years ago, as we both entered the profession one year apart as conference 'foes', and we remained close through all these years. He was one of my very closest friends and colleagues - always willing to listen, and he always came through with a smile. He loved this profession, and his work exhibited the love he had for the student-athletes at York College. He is truly one of a kind, and no one in our field is more deserving of having such a prestigious award named after them than my friend.”

Matt Day, York College (PA) Associate Athletic Director: “Scott is extremely deserving of the College Sports Communicators Lifetime Achievement Award. He poured his heart and soul into not only covering York College Athletics, but also supporting our coaches and athletes beyond the "daily tasks" of his role as Director of Athletic Communications. While the impact Scott had on our campus was immeasurable, his reach stretched far beyond York, PA, with his mentorship of many young professionals in the field who will help carry his legacy forward.”

Marisa Lombardo, Alvernia University Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Operations: “I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this honor than Scott. I got to know Scott in the early parts of my career when York joined the MAC. I was young and new to the job at the time, and he quickly became a mentor and friend. How he did his job, and the level of enthusiasm with which he did it, was admirable. His dedication to doing the profession well through and through, even as it changed and evolved over the decades, was and remains something to strive for. That dedication became even more evident as he continued to work through a tough treatment schedule. Scott was my go-to for help and advice up until his passing. I still catch myself about to text him with a question or for advice, or just to complain about one of his basketball players once again going off for 30 points against us. I am forever grateful for not only Scott’s mentorship but also his friendship. I could not be happier for him and his family for this well-earned recognition.”