CSC with PC: January updates from President Patrick Crawford
College Sports Information Directors of America
Greetings College Sports Communicators, and welcome to 2026.
First off, my apologies for the lack of a "CSC with PC" for the month of December. It was busy, as I know the holidays tend to be for everyone in our profession. I am hopeful you all enjoyed time away from the office with friends and family. Or at the very least, the chance to relax and recharge.
To our recent CSC meetings at the NCAA Convention in National Harbor, Maryland -- between our programming and #CSCUnite26 discussions, our group was fortunate to meet with members of the national media, as well as conduct a panel on the communications profession with athletics directors from around the country. Thank you to these individuals for spending time with CSC and offering their insights.
Our organization has a number of active contests and deadlines approaching.
Applications close on Jan. 21 for two #CSCUnite attendance grant opportunities, both from CSC and the NCAA. Get these submitted as soon as possible.
The 2025-26 Creative & Digital Design Contest is open. Submissions for the Photographer, Designer and Videographer of the Year portfolio contests are due April 6. All submissions for general contests must be submitted before May 1. You must be a current 2025-26 member to enter.
The Fred Stabley, Sr. Writing Contest is open through Jan. 31. Get those submissions in by Midnight.
And also open right now - the 2025-26 ChangeMaker Innovation Awards. Submissions will close April 15 at Midnight.
Finally, I would like to extend both gratitude and congratulations to our recently announced 2026 Special Awards honorees and specifically the Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Thank you for all you've done for our profession and for College Sports Communicators.
Until next time, let's have a great start to 2026. I will check in with you all again very soon.
Patrick Crawford
2025-26 CSC President
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Calendar
Important Dates
06/23/26 / 11:59 P.M.
M/W At-Large Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
06/30/26 / 11:59 P.M.
M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
07/07/26 / 12:00 P.M.
W At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
07/08/26 / 12:00 P.M.
M At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
07/14/26 / 12:00 P.M.
M Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
06/07/26 / All Day
2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
06/08/26 / All Day
2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
06/09/26 / All Day
2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
06/09/26 / 11:59 P.M.
Baseball Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
06/10/26 / All Day
2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
06/16/26 / 12:00 P.M.
Softball Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
06/16/26 / 12:00 P.M.
M/W At-Large Academic All-District Released; National Voting Begins (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
06/16/26 / 11:59 P.M.
M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Nomination Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
06/23/26 / 12:00 P.M.
M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-District Released; National Voting Begins (NCAA, NAIA)
06/23/26 / 12:00 P.M.
Baseball Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
06/23/26 / 11:59 P.M.
M/W At-Large Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
06/30/26 / 11:59 P.M.
M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
07/07/26 / 12:00 P.M.
W At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
07/08/26 / 12:00 P.M.
M At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
07/14/26 / 12:00 P.M.
M Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
06/07/26 / All Day
2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
06/08/26 / All Day
2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
06/09/26 / All Day
2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
06/09/26 / 11:59 P.M.
Baseball Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
06/10/26 / All Day
2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
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