SVG College Sports Media Awards: Sports Video Group Announces 2023 Finalists

Finalists to be celebrated, winners to be named at in-person ceremony at SVG College Summit in Atlanta on May 31

The Sports Video Group (SVG), in partnership with the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 SVG College Sports Media Awards in association with NACDA (CSMAs).

This year’s competition shattered the previous record from total number of entries submitted. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and announced** at the 15th-annual SVG College Sports Media Awards in association with NACDA ceremony, which will be hosted at the SVG College Summit in the Omni Atlanta Hotel on May 31 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

REGISTER: SVG College Summit (May 31 – June 1, Omni Atlanta Hotel)

“The college sports video production community answered the call in every facet of the game for this year’s CSMAs,” says Brandon Costa, Director of Digital at Sports Video Group and Program Director of the SVG College Summit. “From live game production to special features and videos produced specifically for social media or venue videoboards, the quality of the content has never been stronger. Schools of all staffing and budget sizes excelled in this year’s competition. The amount of quality video production work being done at campuses across the country is truly incredible. It is one of the great honors for us here at SVG to host the CSMAs. This has been a special year for all involved.

“This was a record year for both entries and number of schools submitting to the SVG College Sports Media Awards by more than 30% of our pre-pandemic levels,” ays Tom Buffolano, chairman of the SVG College Sports Media Awards in association with NACDA. “What contributed to this was a combination of things. The lessons and workflows in producing live games and events that were born of necessity, became more accepted. Social Media platforms became outlets for highly creative approaches to video production, and capacity crowds were entertained by a higher degree of in venue video interaction than ever before. Social issues – in particular the 50th Anniversary of Title IX – drove storytelling in a longer form. This is further evidenced by the extremely high quality of our Finalists.”

This year’s ceremony in Atlanta with feature Morgan Uber, Director of Video Communications and Reporter for the American Athletic Conference and John Fanta, a college basketball broadcaster and reporter for FOX Sports and Digital Correspondent for the Big East Conference as Masters of Ceremonies.

2023 SVG College Sports Media Awards in association with NACDA
FINALISTS

OUTSTANDING LIVE GAME PRODUCTION

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – POWER
Auburn University (War Eagle Productions) | Men’s Basketball: Auburn vs. Tennessee
Duke University (Blue Devil Network) | Softball: Duke vs. Georgia (NCAA Regionals)
Texas A&M University (12th Man Productions) | Baseball: Texas A&M vs. Houston Christian (Behind-the Scenes Broadcast)
University of Alabama (Crimson Tide Productions) | Softball: Alabama vs. Arkansas (Ally & Madison Shipman Segment)
University of Louisville | Baseball: Louisville vs. Michigan (NCAA Regionals)
University of North Carolina (Go Heels Productions) | Baseball: North Carolina vs. Georgia (NCAA Regionals)
Wake Forest University | Men’s Basketball: Wake Forest vs. Utah Valley

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – CHAMPIONSHIP
Brown University | Men’s Basketball: Brown vs. Princeton
Colorado College | Men’s Ice Hockey: Colorado College vs. Denver
Colorado College | Men’s Ice Hockey: Colorado College vs. Princeton
Harvard University | Harvard Ski Carnival
Liberty University | Football: Liberty vs. Gardner-Webb
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT SportsZone) | Men’s Ice Hockey: RIT vs. Mercyhurst
San Jose State University | Football: San Jose State vs. Colorado State
Temple University | Men’s Basketball: Temple vs. Villanova
Tulane University | Men’s Basketball: Tulane vs. Cincinnati

COLLEGIATE CONFERENCES & GOVERNING BODIES
Mountain West Conference (Mountain West Network) | 2023 Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships
Patriot League | 2023 Patriot League Swimming and Diving Championships
Sun Belt Conference | 2022 Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Championship
Sun Belt Conference | 2023 Sun Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Championship
USA Water Polo | NCAA Division I Men’s Water Polo National Championship
USA Water Polo | NCAA Division I Women’s Water Polo National Championship

COLLEGIATE STUDENT – POWER
Michigan State University (Spartan Vision) | Women’s Gymnastics: Michigan State vs. Northern Illinois
Texas A&M University (12th Man Productions) | Baseball: Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss
University of Wisconsin | Women’s Ice Hockey: Wisconsin vs. Minnesota (Big Ten Network Student U)
Virginia Tech (HokieVision) | Men’s Basketball: Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina
Virginia Tech (HokieVision) | Men’s Basketball: Virgina Tech vs. Pittsburgh
Virginia Tech (HokieVision) | Women’s Basketball: Virginia Tech vs. Duke

COLLEGIATE STUDENT – CHAMPIONSHIP
Ball State University (Ball State Sports Link) | Men’s Basketball: Ball State vs. Kent State
Liberty University | Women’s Soccer: Liberty vs. Florida Gulf Coast (ASUN Championship)
Manhattan College | Men’s Basketball: Manhattan vs. Iona
Monmouth University | Women’s Basketball: Monmouth vs. Stony Brook
Northern Arizona University | Men’s Basketball: Northern Arizona vs. Portland State
Northern Michigan University | Men’s Ice Hockey: Northern Michigan vs. Michigan Tech
St. Cloud State University (Husky Productions) | Men’s Ice Hockey: St. Cloud State vs. Minnesota Duluth
University of California, Davis | Men’s Basketball: UC Davis vs. Long Beach State

PROFESSIONAL
FOX Sports | Football: Michigan vs. Ohio State
FOX Sports | Football: TCU vs. Baylor
Pac-12 Networks | Football: Stanford vs. California

OUTSTANDING LIVE NON-GAME PRODUCTION

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Colorado College | Colorado College vs. Denver Ice Hockey Show Open
Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State Basketball Postgame Coverage
Liberty University | Flames Countdown to Kickoff vs. Virginia Tech (Segment 1)
Princeton University | Princeton vs. Cornell Football Broadcast Open
Syracuse University | Men’s Basketball Features Men’s Soccer National Championship
University of Alabama (Crimson Tide Productions) | Arkansas at Alabama Women’s Soccer – NCAA Committee Top 10 Reveal
University of Arkansas/Sport & Story | HOGS+ Halftime Show

COLLEGIATE CONFERENCES & GOVERNING BODIES
American Athletic Conference | The American’s 2022 Cotton Bowl Preview Show
American Athletic Conference | The American’s Basketball Media Days
American Athletic Conference | The American’s Men’s Basketball Championship Preview Show
Ivy League | Live From Ivy Madness – Men’s Championship Postgame
Mountain West Conference (Mountain West Network) | 2023 Mountain West Men’s Basketball Championship Postgame Show

COLLEGIATE STUDENT
Monmouth University | Monmouth Football vs. Stony Brook Broadcast Open
Monmouth University | Monmouth Men’s Lacrosse vs. Villanova Open
Minnesota State University Moorhead | Boothcast Simulcast Open
St. Cloud State University (Husky Productions) | Husky Faceoff – Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Minnesota Duluth
St. Cloud State University (Husky Productions) | Husky Faceoff with Mick Hatten
University of Alabama (Crimson Tide Productions) | Alabama’ Men’s Basketball vs. Auburn Pregame

PROFESSIONAL
ESPN | College GameDay
FOX Sports | Big Noon Kickoff
Pac-12 Networks | Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament Postgame

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL FEATURE

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Clemson University | I’m Not Done: The Journey of Justyn Ross
Duke University (Duke Men’s Basketball) | Thank You, Coach K
East Carolina University | Previewing the 2022 Season with Gary Higgins
Liberty University | Kyle Rode: A Relationship Bigger Than Basketball
Louisiana State University | Eye to Eye – Tyrann Mathieu
Michigan State University (Spartan Vision) | Michigan State Hockey vs. Michigan
University of Kentucky | For the Team, Chapter 2 – Florida Recap
University of Louisville | Cameron Miller
University of Nebraska | Sam Griesel’s Superhero
University of South Carolina | Gamecock Football – 2022 Season Recap
University of South Florida | The Return of Arthur Jones – USFs First African-American Student Athlete
University of Virginia | The Journey Home – Sam Brunelle
Virginia Tech (HokieVision) | Chase O’Brien

COLLEGIATE CONFERENCES & GOVERNING BODIES
American Athletic Conference | 2022 American Basketball Championship Cinematic
American Athletic Conference | 2022 American Football Championship Cinematic
Big 12 Conference/LDWW | Big 12 Champions for Life: Set the Standard
Mountain West Conference | Fly, Fight, Win
Patriot League | Colgate Men’s Lacrosse: Every Child Matters
Patriot League | Natalie & Chris: Love and Basketball at West Point

COLLEGIATE STUDENT
Ball State University (Ball State Sports Link) | The Lucas Borrow Story
Clemson University | Clemson Football: ACC Championship Game Creative Recap
Clemson University | Clemson Football Microinternships: Segars Ranch
Montclair State University | “Teammates” Sam Mills Inducted Into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
St. Cloud State University (Husky Productions) | Jeremiah Minkel
University of Alabama (Crimson Tide Productions) | Alabama Gymnastics Senior Reflection
University of Alabama (Crimson Tide Productions) | Coaching Moms
University of Kentucky | Clean Sweep: Kentucky vs. Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL
CBS Sports | The 123rd Army-Navy Game: It’s a Family
CBS Sports Network | Pete Dawkins Returns
CBS Sports Network | We Need to Talk: Katie’s Save
ESPN | College GameDay: Jump Around
ESPN | College GameDay: Meechie and Michigan
ESPN | Our Own Light
FOX Sports | Meechie

OUTSTANDING IN-VENUE VIDEO

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – POWER
Clemson University | Why We Work: Clemson Football Fourth Quarter
Michigan State University (Spartan Vision) | Michigan State Gymnastics Show Open
Ohio State University | 2022-23 Ohio State Wrestling Intro
Texas A&M University (12th Man Productions) | All In
University of Georgia | Softball Friday Night Intro
University of South Carolina | Gamecock Football: Kentucky Win Recap
Wake Forest University | Wake Forest Homecoming Game Videoboard Intro

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – CHAMPIONSHIP
Belmont University | Belmont Women’s Basketball MVC Tournament Intro
Boise State University | Back to the Future
Boise State University | It’s All About Us
College of the Holy Cross | Holy Cross Women’s Basketball Intro
James Madison University | JMU Football Intro
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UAB Football – 2022 Kickoff
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UAB Men’s Basketball – 2022-23 Intro
University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati Men’s Basketball 2023 Season Intro

COLLEGIATE CONFERENCES & GOVERNING BODIES
American Athletic Conference | American Football Championship Hype
Big 12 Conference/LDWW | Big 12 Champions for Life: Set the Standard
BIG EAST Conference | 2023 Men’s Basketball Tournament Opening Essay

COLLEGIATE STUDENT
Ball State University (Ball State Sports Link) | Ball State Gymnastics 2023 Intro
Boise State University | Boise State Football Intro
Clemson University | Clemson Men’s Soccer 2022 Intro
Clemson University | Clemson Women’s Soccer 2022 Intro
Texas A&M University (12th Man Productions) | Ask the Aggies – Texas A&M Football
University of Alabama (Crimson Tide Productions) | Alabama Baseball Night Intro
University of North Carolina (Go Heels Productions) | UNC Football Intro
University of South Carolina | Gamecock Baseball – 2023 Intro
University of South Carolina | Gamecock Baseball – Program Showcase

OUTSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – POWER
Clemson University | Clemson Gymnastics: One Year Out
Clemson University | The Clemson Athletics Branding Institute
Mississippi State University/Sport & Story | Leach’s Speeches
University of Louisville | Volleyball Postseason Hype
University of Louisville | Title IX 50th Anniversary
University of South Carolina | Gamecock Football – Welcome Home
University of Texas | Texas Lives Within You Forever
Wake Forest University | Wake Forest vs. Vanderbilt Football Gameday Trailer

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – CHAMPIONSHIP
Army West Point | Army Football Uniform: Operation Torch
Belmont University | Belmont Athletics – 2023 Season Hypes Campaign
Boise State University | 2K Battleground Promo
James Madison University | JMU Women’s Basketball vs. Ohio State Hype
Kennesaw State University | This is Home
Liberty University | Offer Letter
Murray State University | The Finest Place We Know: 2022 Murray State Football Homecoming Hype
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UAB Men’s Basketball – Jelly’s Back
University of Alabama at Birmingham | UAB Men’s Basketball – Defend the Crown (C-USA Tournament Hype)

COLLEGIATE CONFERENCES & GOVERNING BODIES
Atlantic Coast Conference | ACC Baseball Coming to Durham Announcement
Atlantic Coast Conference | ACC Men’s Basketball Championship Game Hype
Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl | Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Trailer – Georgia vs. Ohio State
College Football Playoff | 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Cinematic Game Trailer
Mountain West Conference | We Believe
NCAA (NCAA Digital) | 2023 Women’s Final Four Cinematic Recap – TikTok

COLLEGIATE STUDENT
Ball State University (Ball State Sports Link) | Softball Creative Hype
Clemson University | Laws of Lacrosse
Clemson University | Clemson Baseball: State Championship Hype
Georgia Southern University | Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Hype Video
Georgia Southern University | Georgia Southern vs. Georgia State Hype Video
Portland State University | 2022 Portland State Cross Country Hype
University of Cincinnati | Storm Warning  – Cincinnati Swim and Dive 2023 AAC Championships Trailer
University of Kentucky | Believe in Blue – Kentucky Football Week 5 Hype

PROFESSIONAL
Big Ten Network | In Their Bag – Big Ten Basketball Campaign
Big Ten Network | The B1G Story: Chris Street Trailer
CBS Sports | CBS Sports – Big Ten Announcement
CBS Sports | Tennessee Goalposts

OUTSTANDING PROGRAM SERIES

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Auburn University/Sport & Story | Go Crazy Cadillac: The Journey – Auburn Football
Clemson University | Clemson Football – The VLOG: Season 9
Michigan State University (Spartan Vision) | Spartans All-Access
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | Westwood: A Season with UCLA Men’s Basketball
University of Cincinnati | Let it Fly: The Series (Season 2)
University of Georgia | Kirby Smart All-Access
University of Arkansas/Sport & Story | HOGS+: The Follow

COLLEGIATE CONFERENCES & GOVERNING BODIES
American Athletic Conference | ALL American
Big 12 Conference/LDWW | Big 12 Champions for Life: Set the Standard
BIG EAST Conference | BIG EAST Shootaround
Mountain West Conference (Mountain West Network) | #MakingHerMark Presidents’ Spotlight Series
Mountain West Conference (Mountain West Network) | #MakingHerMark Trailblazer Spotlight Series
Mountain West Conference (Mountain West Network) | Countdown to Kickoff

COLLEGIATE STUDENT
Ball State University (Ball State Sports Link) | Sports Link Stories
California State University, Fullerton | 2022-23 Cal State Fullerton Preseason Shows
Montclair State University | Inside The Nest
Texas A&M University (12th Man Productions) | Run It Back
University of Cincinnati | Talk Birdie To Me: The Series

PROFESSIONAL
Big Ten Network | On The Mat
Big Ten Network | The Journey: Big Ten Basketball 2023
Big Ten Network | The Journey: Big Ten Football 2022
CBS Sports | NCAA March Madness Confidential
Warner Bros. Discovery Sports | NCAA March Madness Features

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About Sports Video Group
The Sports Video Group was formed in 2006 to support the professional community that relies on video, audio, and broadband technologies to produce and distribute sports content. Leagues, owners, teams, players, broadcasters, and consumer technology providers have joined the SVG to learn from each other, turn vision into reality, implement new innovations, while sharing experiences that will lead to advancements in the sports production/distribution process and the overall consumer sports experience. For more information, visit www.sportsvideo.org.

About National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) was founded in 1965. It is the largest association of collegiate athletics administrators with a membership of more than 22,000 individuals and more than 2,200 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Members include athletics directors, associate and assistant athletics directors, conference commissioners and affiliate individuals or corporations. NACDA serves as the professional association for those in the field of athletics administration, providing educational opportunities and serves as a vehicle for networking and the exchange of information to others in the profession. For more information, visit www.nacda.com.