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Division III Athletic Communicators Emerging Elite Program

2024 D3 Athletic Communicators Emerging Elite Program

Launched in 2024, the Athletic Communicators Emerging Elite Program is a professional development initiative hosted annually in December at the NCAA National Office in Indianapolis. Created in partnership with D3SIDA and College Sports Communicators, the program is designed to elevate the next generation of athletic communication leaders in Division III.

Participants engage in interactive sessions focused on leadership development, managing and growing a team, cross-department collaboration, and navigating the evolving landscape of college athletics communications. The experience includes in-person networking, skill-building workshops, and a one-time complimentary registration to the College Sports Communicators Convention the following June.

Who’s Eligible?

Athletic communicators who meet one or more of the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

  • Early-career professionals aspiring to advance to a director-level role
  • Newly appointed athletic communications directors
  • Professionals committed to long-term careers in Division III athletics communication
  • Nominee name.
  • Nominee preferred email address(es).
  • Nominee college or university.
  • Nominee conference.
  • Job title.
  • How do you describe yourself?
  • What is your gender?
  • Do you have a dietary restriction?
  • How many years have you worked in collegiate athletics communication?
  • Explain why you wish to participate in this program.
  • What are your career goals (short or long-term) and how do you feel this program will assist you in achieving those goals?
  • Confirm you are available December 7-9, 2025, to travel to Indianapolis for this program.
  • If selected, would your institution support sending you to CSC Convention in June in Orlando with complementary registration to attend?
  • Acknowledgment: I understand that my profile information is associated with and considered part of my application. I acknowledge that all information included in my profile and application is accurate and up to date. Information contained in my profile, including contact information, demographic data, dietary needs, and requests for accommodations, may be used as part of the application and/or event-planning process when relevant.

Thirty participants are selected each year and receive full funding to attend the program in Indianapolis. Each institution and conference office may nominate up to two participants.

Important Dates:

  • August: Applications Open
  • September: Applications Close
  • October: Participants selected
  • December: Program held in Indianapolis, IN.

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Only athletics directors, sports information directors and conference offices may nominate athletic communicators for the program.

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