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25-Year Award

Presented to College Sports Communicators members who have completed 25 years in the athletics communications profession. Vetted and voted on by the Special Awards Committee.

Greg Royce — CUNYAC Director of Communications

Greg Royce was named CUNYAC director of communications in January, 2025.

He joined the CUNYAC as director of communications after spending the last three-plus years at Goucher College, most recently as assistant athletic director for communications and operations. At Goucher, he oversaw athletic communications for 20 NCAA Division III athletic programs as well as varsity equestrian and served as a member of the department’s leadership team. He started his Goucher tenure as director of athletic communications before being promoted to his most recent post in February 2024.

Last summer, he was a recipient of the EAST-COMM’s prestigious Irving T. Marsh Award, given for those who exhibit excellence in the field of athletic communications. Royce spent seven years on the Executive Board of EAST-COMM, serving as president in 2021-22.

Prior to Goucher, Royce was at Stevenson University for six years as associate AD for athletic communications. A 25-year veteran of athletics communications, Royce has also held communications positions at his alma mater, Southern New Hampshire University (2007-15), American International College (2003-07) and the University of New Hampshire (2000-03).

Royce on his quarter century of professional service…

"It seems hard to believe that I have been involved in the profession for 25 years now, and I am excited to receive this award from CSC. I've been blessed to work with some outstanding student-athletes, coaches, administrators and colleagues throughout the industry, as well as those assistants, graduate assistants and student staff that have worked with me over the years. Without all of those people, we wouldn't be able to do what we do."

His advice to other athletic communicators…

"The relationships you build in this industry are vital, it truly is a people business. Get to know your student-athletes and coaches on your own campus, but just as vital, develop relationships with your colleagues on other campuses. Ultimately, we're all in the same boat and trying to promote our programs the best we can. I can't count the number of times I've reached out to a colleague with a question on how they've handled a situation, or vice versa, and one of the things I love about the profession is how we all willingly share our knowledge and expertise.

Have fun! It's sports. Take your job seriously of course, but ultimately, we get to watch games and work with amazingly talented young people who will go on to do great things. Also, be sure to take time for yourself, without learning over the years about when to take time, I wouldn't have been in the profession this long."

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