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 elgible. Non-STAA clients are strongly encourage to submit their work and are promised to earn equal consideration.
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 and/or hockey play-by-play, sports updates (minimum two update samples) and sports talk. Play-by-play and sports talk segments must be at least six minutes each in length. Be certain to state your school and your expected date of graduation. TV work should be mailed to STAA on a single DVD.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I receive a critique of my application?
A: Critiques of submitted work are available at cost. |