CSC Awards History

Every year, College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) announces its national awards and recognition for sports information directors and athletics communicators of every level. Saint John's athletic communications has gathered 67 national honors as of June 2026. College Sports Communicators was founded in 1957 and is a 4,700+ member national association for strategic, creative and digital communicators across intercollegiate athletics in the United States and Canada. - About CSC
 

BY CATEGORY

Creative and Digital Design Contest (65): 2025-26 – 25, 2024-25 – 1, 2019-20 – 4, 2018-19 – 3, 2016-17 – 1, 2015-16 – 3, 2014-15 – 2, 2013-14 – 4, 2012-13 – 6, 2010-11 – 4, 2009-10 – 4, 2008-09 – 3, 2007-08 – 3, 2006-07 – 1, 2005-06 – 1
ChageMaker Innovation (1): 2025-26
Rising Star (1): 2013-14
 

BY YEAR

2025-26 (26)
ChangeMaker Innovation Award
-Ryan Klinkner and Jordan Modjeski – Plays to Portraits - CSC Release 

Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Designer of the Year 
-Fourth in Division III – Jordan Modjeski

Photographer of the Year
-Third in College Division – Jordan Modjeski
-Best in Division III – Jordan Modjeski
-Fourth in Division III – Joshua Johnston
-Fourth in Student-Workers – Joshua Johnston

Photo of the Year
-Best in the Nation – Jordan Modjeski – Swim & Dive Trevor Barton
-Best in Division III – Jordan Modjeski – Swim & Dive Trevor Barton 

Long-Form Videos/Recaps/Features
-Fourth in College Division – Ryan Unger, Dominic Maas, Jordan Modjeski – Zach Frank Feature
-Best in Division III – Ryan Unger, Dominic Maas, Jordan Modjeski – Zach Frank Feature

Short Form Videos/Reels
-13th in College Division – Jordan Modjeski – Flag Football Addition
-18th in College Division – Jordan Modjeski – Flag Football Arrives
-7th in Division III – Jordan Modjeski – Flag Football Addition
-8th in Division III – Jordan Modjeski – Flag Football Arrives

Individual Awards, Milestones & Record Graphics
-15th in Division III – Jordan Modjeski – Football 700 Program Wins

Major Awards and Championship Graphics
-9th in Division III – Jordan Modjeski – Dylan Wheler All-American

Game Notes
-Best in the Nation – Ryan Klinkner and Jordan Modjeski – Football vs. UW-River Falls
-Best in Division III – Ryan Klinkner and Jordan Modjeski – Football vs. UW-River Falls

Programs
-Fourth in College Division – Jordan Modjeski, Ryan Klinkner, Scotia MacNeil – Football Game Day vs. Augsburg
-Fifth in College Division – Jordan Modjeski, Ryan Klinkner, Scotia MacNeil – Hockey Season Program
-Second in Division III – Jordan Modjeski, Ryan Klinkner, Scotia MacNeil – Football Game Day vs. Augsburg
-Third in Division III – Jordan Modjeski, Ryan Klinkner, Scotia MacNeil – Hockey Season Program

Posters
-Second in Division III – Jordan Modjeski – 2026 Football Poster
-Third in Division III – Jordan Modjeski – 2025 Football Poster

Special Projects
-Sixth in College Division – Jordan Modjeski – Kaleb Blaha Gagliardi Trophy
-Second in Division III – Jordan Modjeski – Kaleb Balaha Gagliardi Trophy
 

2024-25 (1)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Game Notes
-15th in College Division – Ryan Klinkner – Football Game Notes
 

2019-20 (4)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Basketball Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Jim Gagliardi – Basketball Program
-Best in the Nation  – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Jim Gagliardi – Basketball Program Cover

Football Game Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Jim Gagliardi – Football Program
-Best in the Nation  – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Jim Gagliardi – Football Program Cover
 

2018-19 (3)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Basketball Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program Cover

Football Game Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program
 

2016-17 (1)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Football Game Day Programs
-Third in College Division – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program
 

2015-16 (3)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Basketball Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program

Football Game Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program

Single-Sport Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Hockey Program
 

2014-15 (2)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Basketball Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program

Single-Sport Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Hockey Program
 

2013-14 (5)
Rising Star Award
-Ryan Klinkner - CSC Release | SJU Release

Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Basketball Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program Cover

Football Game Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program Cover
 

2012-13 (6)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Basketball Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program Cover

Football Game Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program

Single-Sport Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Hockey Program
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Hockey Program Cover

Special Events Publications
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Margaret Arnold, Jean Scoon – John Gagliardi Magazine
 

2010-11 (4)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Basketball Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program Cover

Football Programs
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program
-Best in the Nation – Lori Ghahn, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program Cover
 

2009-10 (4)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Football Media Guides
-Fourth in Division C – Brace Hemmelgarn, Ryan Klinkner, John Biasi – Football Media Guide

Football Programs
-Best in the Nation – John Biasi, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program
-Best in the Nation – John Biasi, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program Cover

Hockey Media Guides
-Best in the Nation – John Biasi, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Hockey Media Guide
 

2008-09 (3)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Men's Basketball Programs
-Second in Division B – John Biasi, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program
-Best in the Nation – John Biasi, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Basketball Program Cover

Men's Ice Hockey Guides
-Second in Division B – John Biasi, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Hockey Media Guide
 

2007-08 (3)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Football Programs
-Best in the Nation – John Biasi, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program

Posters
-Best in the District – John Biasi, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football
-Second in Division B – John Biasi, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Men's Soccer
 

2006-07 (1)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Football Programs
-Best in the Nation – John Biasi, Ryan Klinkner, Tom Stock – Football Program
 

2005-06 (1)
Creative and Digital Design Contest 
Football Programs
-Second in the Nation – Celeste Stang, John Biasi, Tom Stock – Football Program







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