College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced the winners of its 2025-26 Creative and Digital Design Contest, showcasing excellence in athletics communications. Tabor College Sports Information Director Nathan Howard earned CSC Best of NAIA honors for his Media Guides, with the 2026 Bluejay Baseball Media Guide taking 1st place and the 2025 Bluejay Football Media Guide securing 2nd place. This recognition marks a significant achievement as it's the first award for Howard and Tabor College from CSC, aligning them with prominent institutions like the University of Oklahoma and Kansas. The media guides are comprehensive resources, featuring rosters, schedules, records, and coaching information. Tabor's SID department is notably among the smallest in the KCAC and NAIA, yet continues to elevate its athletes and department reputation.

By the Numbers
  • A total of 2,565 entries were received for the CSC competition.
  • 1,585 entries were from the College Division, which includes NAIA submissions.
State of Play
  • Tabor College has received recognition from CSC for the first time in its history.
  • Howard's department ranked among top institutions like the University of Oklahoma and Washburn University.
What's Next

As Tabor College garners recognition, it may look to leverage this achievement for further promotional opportunities and attract more student-athletes while enhancing their media production efforts.

Bottom Line

Recognition from CSC underscores Tabor College's commitment to excellence in sports information and communication, reinforcing the value of their media efforts in elevating their athletic programs.