The National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) is excited to announce the top three 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 2023 NACMA Unity Award. 

"The Unity Award provides us a chance to celebrate the efforts of many talented marketing departments at institutions across our country who have placed emphasis on promoting awareness surrounding diversity and inclusion and utilized their platforms to lift the voices of student-athletes," said NACMA President and Senior Associate AD for External Operations at Maryland, Carrie Blankenship.

The 2023 NACMA Unity Award top three submissions include:

Finalists

• University of Arizona
• Montana State University
• University of Oklahoma

The following three submissions have also been recognized as Honorable Mentions:

• Northern Illinois Univesity
• Northern Kentucky 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 2023 NACDA & Affiliates Convention on Monday, June 12 following the keynote session and during NACMA Convention Kickoff/Opening Ceremony from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. ET. 

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.