Presented annually to College Sports Communicators members in the University Division (NCAA DI) and in the College Division (NCAA DII, DIII, NAIA, Two-year Colleges, Canadian institutions) – with 10 years of service or less whose work at their institution, conference office or intercollegiate athletics-affiliated association and service, dedication, energy and enthusiasm to the profession make that individual a "rising star" in athletics communications. Voted on by the Special Awards Committee.

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2025
College Division
Alisha Alexander – Lewis-Clark State College
Katie Green – NAIA
University Division
Dani Gariglio – Davidson College
Keonte' Herrera – Louisiana State University

2024
College Division
Emily Dorko – Adelphi University
Katie Gonzales – Illinois Wesleyan
University Division
Sam Knehans – Sun Belt Conference
Jordan Sarnoff – FDU

2023
College Division
Tommy Chasanoff – University of the Cumberlands
Donnie Smith – Southeastern University
University Division
Tyler Cady – Syracuse University
Katie Ryan – University of Southern California

2022
College Division
Ali Paquette – Middlebury College
Jolisa Williams – Bowie State
University Division
Denise Archetto – UNC Greensboro
Megan (Rowley) Althoff – Big Ten Conference

2021
College Division
Anthony O'Hagan – Yeshiva
University Division
Katie Mucci – Missouri Valley Conference

2020
College Division
Danielle Percival – Piedmont College
University Division
Chas Dorman – Princeton University

2019
College Division
Shawn Medeiros – Endicott College
University Division
Jeremy Rosenthal – Indiana University

2018
College Division
Evan O'Kelly – Montana State University at Billings
University Division
Olivia Coiro – Syracuse University

2017
College Division
Megan Jameson – Southwestern University (Texas)
University Division
Chelsey Chamberlain – University of New Mexico

2016
College Division
Aaron Sagraves – Cornerstone University
University Division
Lamar Carter – California/Howard University

2015
College Division
Amie Canfield – Mount Holyoke College
University Division
Sean Cartell – SEC

2014
College Division
Ryan Klinkner – Saint John's University [Minn.]
University Division
Christopher Yandle – Miami [Fla.]

2013
College Division
KatieJo Kuhens – Wartburg College
University Division
Nicole Bostel – University of Denver

2012
College Division
Kimberly Wenger – Centennial Conference
University Division
Maurice Williams – Hampton University

2011
College Division
Rob Knox – Kutztown University
University Division
Chevonne Mansfield – Southwestern Athletic Conference - SWAC

2010
College Division
Sarah Meier – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
University Division
Dan Drutz – St. Peter's College

2009
College Division
April Emory – Elizabeth City State
University Division
Kevin Bonner – Temple

2008
College Division
Cindy (Fotti) Potter – Columbia College (Mo.)
University Division
Mendy Nestor – Pittsburgh

2007
College Division
Jim Strick – Wisconsin-Stevens Point
University Division
Jamie Weir – Michigan State

2006
College Division
Jason Fein – College of Staten Island
University Division
Mark Fratto – St. John's (N.Y.)