HLN, WebStream Productions Nominated for 2012 College Sports Media Award

INDIANAPOLIS -- Continuing to lead the way in live coverage of intercollegiate events, the Horizon League Network and partner WebStream Productions earned a 2012 College Sports Media award nomination for "Live Game and Event Production," in the Regional Sports Networks and Local Cable Providers or TV Stations category.

Specifically the HLN Game of the Week on Jan. 28, 2012, featuring Valparaiso vs. Milwaukee was nominated, with WebStream Productions and the Horizon League Network going up against nominees from FOX Sports South/Sport South, FOX Sports West/Prime Ticket, Longhorn Network and The Mtn. Sports Network.

The five-minute submission can be viewed here.

Additionally, the Horizon League PSA featuring Matt Howard, written by Bill Benner and produced by Aaron Fletcher, earned an honorable mention nod in the "Promotion, PSA, or Video Marketing Campaign" among the Regional Sports Networks and Local Cable Providers or TV Stations category.

"I am ecstatic that our work with the Horizon League is being noticed," WebStream Sports CEO John Servizzi said. "WebStream and the Horizon League have defined what a conference digital network should be. It is an honor to work with the League office and institutional staff to deliver the best live streaming platform available."

“With digital and video content becoming more integral in our industry, we want to thank the institutions who entered deserving sports-video productions for a CSMA,” stated NACDA Executive Director Bob Vecchione. “We had increased submissions this year and look forward to honoring NACDA member institutions who are at the forefront of technology at the College Sports Video Summit.”

The winners will be selected by a panel of judges and announced on June 6 at the College Sports Video Summit in Atlanta.

For the complete list of nominees, click here.