Jim Nantz Award

The Jim Nantz Award, presented annually to the nation's top college student sportscaster, is voted on by working professionals under the umbrella of Sportscasters Talent Agency of America (STAA). STAA president Jon Chelesnik presents the Nantz Award at the NSMA Awards Banquet, and Jim Nantz provides a congratulatory video message right after the presentation.

You can watch a story on the history of the Nantz Award, as well as interviews with the 2011-2019 winners here.

NANTZ AWARD WINNERS

2025 - Jack Smith - Senior - University of Southern California

2024 - Derryl Barnes - Senior - University of Miami