Presented to an individual who, or an organization which, has made a lasting contribution to intercollegiate athletics, has demonstrated a long and consistent commitment to excellence and has been a loyal supporter of College Sports Communicators and its mission. Voted on by the Executive Board of Directors only when worthy candidates are nominated.

The late Keith Jackson was widely known as the "voice of college football" after his more than 40 years of work covering football for ABC. Jackson had a long association with CoSIDA, including serving as the keynote speaker at the 1994 CoSIDA Workshop in Denver.

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Keith Jackson Eternal Flame Award Recipients

2024   Bob Williams – NCAA
2023   Jeff Rubin – LEARFIELD and SIDEARM Sports
2022   Patti Phillips – Women Leaders in College Sports
2021   Jim Carr – NAIA
2020   Malcolm Moran – United States Basketball Writers Association / IUPUI
2019   ESPN College GameDay Built by The Home Depot
2018   Louise McCleary – NCAA Division III
2016   Bill Hancock – College Football Playoff
2015   Erik Christianson – NCAA
2013   Pat Summit – University of Tennessee
2012   Bob Condron – United States Olympic Committee [USOC]
2009   Myles Brand – NCAA President
2008   Dick Vitale – ESPN
2005   Jim Albright – Kodak
2003   Rosa Gatti – ESPN
2001   Dick Enberg – CBS
1999   GTE Corporation
1998   Keith Jackson – ABC Sports