The National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) is excited to announce the top seven submissions that will be recognized for their efforts in creating a marketing campaign or initiative that is associated with diversity and inclusion. One team will be named the winner of the inaugural 2022 NACMA Unity Award. 

"Marketing departments from across the country have done so much great work in designing campaigns to promote diversity and inclusion and to assist in elevating the voices of student-athletes on their campuses," said NACMA President, Brian Bowsher. "This award was created to recognize those efforts -- that are more important than ever."

The 2022 NACMA Unity Award top seven submissions include:

Finalists

• University of North Carolina at Pembroke
• Temple University 
• Virginia Tech

Honorable Mention 

• Bowling Green State University 
• Clemson University 
• Northwestern University 
• Vanderbilt University

The selection committee was made up of NACMA Awards Committee Chair, two Awards Committee members, two Past Board Members, and two Personal Professional Development Committee members. The winning NACMA team will receive a brief summary of the winners' accomplishments will be honored during the annual NACMA Convention. A physical award produced by Jostens and recognition through the NACMA Community, with links included in the NACDA Daily Review. 
 
The winner will be announced at the 2022 NACDA & Affiliates Convention on Monday, June 27 during the NACMA Convention Kickoff/Opening Ceremony from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. PT. 

About NACMA: NACMA provides the tools, training, and network for collegiate sports marketers to successfully generate revenue, manage brands and develop fans. For more information about NACMA, please visit www.nacma.com. NACMA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 57th year. For more information on NACDA and the 18 affiliates that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.