STAA All-America Program InfoThe Jim Nantz Award winner will receive a trophy, a demo and resume portfolio package from STAA and one year in STAA's industry-renowned Talent Search, the most valuable resource available to sportscasters in the job market.
The next five highest ranked individuals at the time of the awards presentation will be named STAA All-Americas. Each will receive three free months in the STAA Talent Search, a certificate of achievement, and the prestige and exposure that come with being recognized by STAA as one of the nation's top young sports broadcasters.
This year's winners will be announced June 4th, 2010.
Applicants must be enrolled in a two year or four year college or university, as of February 1, 2010. Sportscasters do not have to be an STAA client to be eligible. Non-STAA clients are strongly encourage to submit their work and are promised to earn equal consideration. Former Jim Nantz trophy winners are not eligible.
Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2010 thru May 22, 1010. Interested students should email a single mp3 audio file to AllAmerica@staatalent.com. Mp3 file should include continuous, unedited samples of at least two of the following sports broadcasting skills: football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer and/or lacrosse play-by-play, sports updates, sports talk. Play-by-play and sports talk segments must be at least six minutes each in length. For example, a submission might include at least one football and one basketball play-by-play sample, or at least one sportscast and one sports talk segment. Total length of mp3 should not exceed 24 minutes. Be certain to state your school and your expected date of graduation. TV work should be mailed to STAA on a single DVD. Only one submission per applicant will be accepted.
All-Americas will be chosen by the staff at STAA and a rotating panel of other industry professionals. Evaluations will be based upon a variety of fundamentals, and ultimately, entertainment value. Judges for the 2009 award included Tom Boman, Learfield Sports Broadcast Manager; Mark Boyle, Indiana Pacers; Wes Durham, Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Tech University; Paul Keels, Ohio State University.
Like many rankings, the STAA Top 20 is subjective. Unlike college football or basketball rankings, we don’t have won-loss records and strength of schedule comparisons to make our evaluations any easier. Anyone who was not evaluated as favorably as they would have hoped should not be discouraged in any way. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I receive a critique of my application?
A: Critiques of submitted work are available at cost.
Q: I applied last year. Do I need to re-submit audio and/or video?
A: It would most certainly be wise to submit new material. It is logical that you are a better sports broadcaster today than last year.
Q: I am presently on the Watch List for the current year's STAA All-America program. Do I still need to submit material?
A: It would be a good idea. Again, you should be a better sports broadcaster this year than last year. Showcase your best material for the competition.
Q: Will only candidates on the "pre-season" Watch List be considered for the Nantz Trophy and All-America consideration?
A: Not at all. We fully anticipate meeting many collegiate sportscasters for the first time who will be more than worthy for consideration for these awards.
Q: Does the audio and/or video we submit have to be from our university?
A: It does not. While the audio/video can be from broadcasts aired on your campus radio station, it can also be high school games, minor league sports, podcasts and even samples you simply record on your home computer. |