The National Sports Media Association (NSMA) has revealed finalists for its awards dedicating sportscasters from around the country. The organization honors regional and national industry professionals annually at its banquet in Greensboro, N.C., recognizing distinguished professionals across the industry. The full list of finalists, organized by state, can be found below:
National Sportscaster Finalists
| Name | Affiliation |
| Adam Amin | FOX |
| Brian Anderson | CBS/Turner |
| Charles Barkley | Turner |
| Holly Rowe | ESPN/ABC |
| Ian Eagle | CBS/Westwood One |
| Joe Davis | FOX |
| Kirk Herbstreit | ESPN/ABC |
| Mike Tirico | NBC |
| Scott Van Pelt | ESPN/ABC |
| Sean McDonough | ESPN/ABC |
Hall of Fame Sportscaster Finalists
| Name | Affiliation |
| Charlie Jones | NBC |
| Charlie Neal | ESPN, BET, et. al. |
| Don Criqui | NBC, Notre Dame Radio |
| Jaime Jarrin | Los Angeles Dodgers Spanish Radio |
| James Brown | CBS |
| Mary Carillo | HBO, ESPN |
| Mike Tirico | NBC, ESPN |
| * Phyllis George | CBS |
| Tim Brando | FOX, CBS, ESPN, Raycom |
| Tom Hammond | NBC |
Alabama
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Barry McKnight | Troy Radio Network | Troy |
| David Crane | UAB Sports Network | Birmingham |
| Dee Jackson | CBS 42 | Birmingham |
| Ryan Hennessey | WVTM-TV | Birmingham |
| Simone Eli | WKRG-TV | Mobile |
Arizona
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Chris Garagiola | Arizona Diamondbacks (Radio) | Phoenix |
| Dave Pasch | Arizona Cardinals Radio Network | Phoenix |
| Jody Jackson | Arizona Diamondbacks (TV) | Phoenix |
| Jon Bloom | Phoenix Suns Radio Network | Phoenix |
Arkansas
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| David Bazzel | 103.7 The Buzz | Little Rock |
| Courtney Mims | KNWA-TV | Fayetteville |
| Steve Sullivan | KATV-TV | Little Rock |
California
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Duane Kuiper | KNBR-680 | San Francisco |
| Erwin Higueros | San Francisco Giants (Spanish Radio) | San Francisco |
| Jon Miller | San Francisco Giants Radio Network, KNBR | San Francisco |
| Ken Korach | Oakland Athletics Radio Network | Oakland |
| Laura Britt | NBC Sports Bay Area | San Francisco |
| Vince Cotroneo | Oakland Athletics Radio Network | Oakland |
Colorado
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Conor McGahey | Altitude TV | Denver |
| Dave Logan | KOA Radio | Denver |
| Jerry Schemmel | KOA Radio | Denver |
| Katy Winge | Altitude Sports Radio, Altitude TV | Denver |
| Mike Klis | 9News | Denver |
| Ryan Spilborghs | MLBTV/Colorado Rockies | Denver |
| Vic Lombardi | Altitude TV | Denver |
Connecticut
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Gabby Lucivero | WVIT-TV | Hartford |
| Joe Zone | WFSB-TV | Hartford |
| John Pierson | WTNH-TV | New Haven |
| Jonah Karp | FOX 61 | Hartford |
Delaware
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Matt Janus | Blue Hens Radio | Newark |
| Scott Klatzkin | Blue Hens Radio Network | Newark |
| Sean Greene | WDEL Radio | Wilmington |
District of Columbia
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Alexa Landestoy | Monumental Sports Network | Washington, D.C. |
| Bob Carpenter | Washington Nationals (TV) | Washington, D.C. |
| Joe Beninati | Washington Capitals/Monumental Sports Network | Washington, D.C. |
| John Walton | Washington Capitals Radio Network | Washington, D.C. |
| JP Finlay | NBC 4/106.7 The Fan | Washington, D.C. |
Florida
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Gene Deckerhoff | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Radio Network | Tampa |
| Joe Rose | WQAM, Miami Dolphins | Miami |
| Sara Cardona | WTVJ-YTV | Miami |
| Shayne Wright | WPBF-TV | West Palm Beach |
| Steve Goldstein | Florida Panthers, FanDuel Sports Network | Miami |
Georgia
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Alison Mastrangelo | WSB-TV | Atlanta |
| Bill Shanks | Sports Radio 93.1 | Atlanta |
| Maria Martin | WXIA-TV | Atlanta |
| Steve Holman | Atlanta Hawks (Radio) | Atlanta |
| Wiley Ballard | Atlanta Braves/FanDuel Sports Network; Georgia Tech Radio; ACC Network | Atlanta |
| Zach Klein | WSB-TV | Atlanta |
Hawaii
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Rob DeMello | KHON-TV | Honolulu |
| Scott Robbs | Spectrum Sports | Honolulu |
| Tiff Wells | University of Hawaii | Honolulu |
Idaho
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Bob Behler | Boise State Radio | Boise |
| John Mallory | KTIK Radio | Boise |
| Scott Gross | Idaho State Radio | Pocatello |
Illinois
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Adam Amin | Chicago Bulls (TV) | Chicago |
| David Haugh | 670 The Score, CHSN | Chicago |
| Dionne Miller | WLS-TV | Chicago |
| Jeff Joniak | Chicago Bears Radio Network | Chicago |
| Laurence Holmes | 670 The Score | Chicago |
| Leila Rahimi | 670 The Score, WMAQ-TV | Chicago |
| Pat Hughes | Chicago Cubs Radio Network | Chicago |
| Taylor McGregor | Marquee Sports Network | Chicago |
Indiana
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Chris Denari | Indiana Pacers TV Network | Indianapolis |
| Don Fischer | Indiana University Sports Network/Learfield | Bloomington |
| Mark Boyle | Indiana Pacers Radio Network | Indianapolis |
Iowa
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Jake Brend | WOI-TV | Des Moines |
| John Walters | Cyclone Radio Network/Learfield | Ames |
| Keith Murphy | WHO-TV | Des Moines |
| Shannon Erhardt | KCCI-TV | Des Moines |
Kansas
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Glen Grunwald | Eagle Radio | Hutchinson |
| Mike Kennedy | Wichita State Sports Network | Wichita |
| Mike Manns | KMAJ Radio | Topeka |
| Pat Strathman | ESPN Radio | Wichita |
| Wyatt Thompson | K-State Sports Network | Manhattan |
Kentucky
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Brian Milam | WKYT-TV | Lexington |
| Kendrick Haskins | WAVE-TV | Louisville |
| Kent Spencer | WHAS-TV | Louisville |
| Maggie Davis | WLEX-TV | Lexington |
Louisiana
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Chris Blair | LSU Radio Network | Baton Rouge |
| Jamarcus Fitzpatrick | KATC | Lafayette |
| Jay Walker | Ragin’ Cajun Radio Network | Lafayette |
| Joel Myers | New Orleans Pelicans, Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network | New Orleans |
Maine
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Bryan Stackpole | Black Bear Sports Properties | Orono |
| Emma Tiedemann | Portland Sea Dogs (Radio) | Portland |
| Jeff Mannix | WJJB Radio, ESPN+/UMaine Hockey | Portland/Orono |
| Rich Kimball | Black Bear Sports Network | Orono |
| Ron Lisnet | Black Bear Sports Network | Orono |
| Travis Lee | WMTW-TV | Portland |
Maryland
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Ben McDonald | Baltimore Orioles/MASN | Baltimore |
| Gerry Sandusky | WBAL-TV, Baltimore Ravens Radio Network | Baltimore |
| Johnny Holiday | Maryland Sports Radio Network | College Park |
| Kevin Brown | Baltimore Orioles/MASN | Baltimore |
| Mark Viviano | WJZ-TV | Baltimore |
| Morgan Adsit | WBFF-TV | Baltimore |
| Rob Long | MASN, WJZ-FM | Baltimore |
Massachusetts
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Bob Socci | New England Patriots Radio Network | Boston |
| Dan Roche | WBZ-TV | Boston |
| Dave O’Brien | Boston Red Sox/NESN, ESPN | Boston |
| Jack Edwards | Boston Bruins/NESN | Boston |
| Sean Grande | Boston Celtics/98.5 The Sports Hub | Boston |
Michigan
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Dan Dickerson | Detroit Tigers Radio Network | Detroit |
| Dan Miller | Detroit Lions Radio Network | Detroit |
| Daniella Bruce | Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings (Television/Radio Networks), 97.1 The Ticket | Detroit |
| Jack Ebling | Spotlight Media | Lansing |
| Jason Benetti | Detroit Tigers/FanDuel Sports Network Detroit | Detroit |
Minnesota
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Cory Provus | Minnesota Twins/Bally Sports North | Minneapolis |
| Dawn Mitchell | KMSP-TV | Minneapolis |
| Kris Atteberry | Minnesota Twins Radio Network | Minneapolis |
| Michael Grady | Minnesota Timberwolves/FanDuel Sports Network North | Minneapolis |
| Mike Grimm | Gopher Sports Properties/Learfield | Minneapolis |
| Paul Allen | Minnesota Vikings Radio Network/KFAN Radio | Minneapolis |
Mississippi
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Charlie Winfield | Mississippi State Radio Network | Starkville |
| David Kellum | Ole Miss Radio Network | Oxford |
| Neil Price | Mississippi State Radio Network/Learfield | Learfield |
| Rob Jay | Jackson State TV | Jackson |
Missouri
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Carrington Harrison | 96.5 The Fan | Kansas City |
| Chris Kerber | St. Louis Blues Radio Network | St. Louis |
| Mitch Holthus | Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network | Kansas City |
| Soren Petro | WHB Radio | Kansas City |
Montana
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Ace Sauerwein | Grizzly Radio Network | Missoula |
| Grace Lawrence | KBZK-TV/KXLF-TV | Bozeman |
| Keaton Gillogly | Bobcat Radio Network/Learfield | Bozeman |
| Kyle Hansen | KPAX-TV | Missoula |
Nebraska
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Adam Krueger | KMTV | Omaha |
| Andy Kendeigh | KETV | Omaha |
| Greg Sharpe | Husker Sports Network | Lincoln |
| Kevin Sjuts | KOLN-TV | Lincoln |
| Larry Punteney | Big Ten Network, Nebraska Public Media | Lincoln |
| Lauren Michelson | KLKN-TV | Lincoln |
Nevada
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Chris Mathuis | KLAS-TV | Las Vegas |
| Dave Goucher | Vegas Golden Knights TV Network | Las Vegas |
| Kevin Bolinger | KTTV-TV | Las Vegas |
| Matt Neverett | Las Vegas Aviators, UNLV Sports | Las Vegas |
| Q Myers | Raider Nation Radio 920 | Las Vegas |
New Hampshire
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Bob Lipman | SNHU/New Hampshire Fishercats | Durham |
| Mike Cronin | WMUR-TV | Manchester |
| Mike Murphy | UNH Wildcat Sports Network/Learfield | Durham |
| Pete Webster | UNH Wildcat Sports Network/Learfield | Durham |
| Tyler Murray | UNH Wildcat Network/Learfield, NESN | Durham |
New Jersey
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Austin Johnson | Rutgers Radio Network | Piscataway |
| Chris Carlin | Rutgers Radio Network | Piscataway |
| Dave Popkin | Seton Hall Radio Network | South Orange |
| Eric LeGrand | Rutgers Radio Network | Piscataway |
| Gary Cohen | Seton Hall Radio Network | South Orange |
| Jerry Recco | Rutgers Sports Properties | New Brunswick |
| Matt Harmon | New York Red Bulls and Monmouth University Radio | Harrison/West Long Branch |
New Mexico
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Jared Chester | KRQE-TV | Albuquerque |
| Robert Portnoy | KKOB-AM 770/UNM Radio Network | Albuquerque |
| Van Tate | KRQE-TV | Albuquerque |
New York
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Bruce Beck | WNBC-TV | New York |
| Gary Cohen | New York Mets/SNY | New York |
| Ian Eagle | Brooklyn Nets/YES Network | Brooklyn |
| Michael Kay | New York Yankees/YES Network | New York |
| Mike Breen | New York Knicks/MSG Network | New York |
| Sam Rosen | New York Rangers/MSG Network | New York |
| Tina Cervasio | FOX5/CBS Sports Network | New York |
North Carolina
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Adam Gold | 99.9 The Fan | Raleigh |
| Anish Shroff | Carolina Panthers Radio Network, ESPN | Charlotte |
| Chris Lea | WRAL-TV | Raleigh |
| David Shumate | Duke Radio Network/Learfield | Durham |
| Joe Ovies | The OG | Raleigh |
| Jones Angell | Tar Heel Sports Network | Chapel Hill |
| Josh Graham | WSJS Radio | Winston-Salem |
| Nick Carboni | WCNC-TV | Charlotte |
| Stan Cotten | Wake Forest Radio Network/Learfield | Winston-Salem |
| Taylor Durham | Elon Radio Network | Elon |
| Tripp Tracy | FanDuel Sports Network South | Raleigh |
North Dakota
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Dom Izzo | WDAY-TV | Fargo |
| Jack Michaels | KFGO Radio | Fargo |
| Jody Norstedt | Midco Sports | Grand Forks |
| Sam Neidermann | Bison 1660 | Fargo |
| Tim Hennessy | UND Sports Network | Grand Forks |
Ohio
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Chris Welsh | Cincinnati Reds/Bally Sports | Cincinnati |
| Dan Hoard | UC Bearcats/Cincinnati Bengals Radio Networks | Cincinnati |
| Jeremy Rauch | FOX 19 | Cincinnati |
| Jim Day | Cincinnati Reds/Bally Sports | Cincinnati |
| Joe Danneman | WXIX-TV | Cincinnati |
| John Sadak | Cincinnati Reds/Bally Sports | Cincinnati |
| Steve Baker | Miami Sports Network | Oxford |
| Tom Hamilton | Cleveland Guardians Radio Network | Cleveland |
| Tommy Thrall | Cincinnati Reds Radio Network | Cincinnati |
Oklahoma
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Cayden McFarland | KJRH-TV | Tulsa |
| Dean Blevins | KWTV-TV | Oklahoma City |
| Matt Pinto | Oklahoma City Thunder Radio Network | Oklahoma City |
| Nathan Thompson | KOKI-TV | Tulsa |
Oregon
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Brooke Olzendam | Trail Blazers Broadcasting | Portland |
| Danny Marang | 1080 The Fan | Portland |
| Lamar Hurd | Trail Blazers Broadcasting | Portland |
| Nick Krupke | KPTV-TV | Portland |
| Travis Demers | Portland Trail Blazers Radio Network | Portland |
Pennsylvania
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Ducis Rogers | WPVI-TV | Philadelphia |
| Kate Scott | Philadelphia 76ers/NBC Sports Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| Merrill Reese | Philadelphia Eagles/94.1 WIP | Philadelphia |
| Scott Franzke | Philadelphia Phillies Radio Network | Philadelphia |
| Tom McCarthy | Philadelphia Phillies/NBC Sports Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
Rhode Island
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Ian Steele | WLNE-TV | Providence |
| Kevin McNamara | KevinMc Sports Hour | |
| Nick Coit | WLNE-TV | Providence |
| Nicole Menner | WJAR-TV | Cranston |
| Sam Knox | WPRI-TV | Providence |
| Scott Cordischi | Brown Bears Sports Properties | Providence |
South Carolina
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Beth Hoole | FOX Carolina | Greenville |
| Marc Whiteman | WYFF-TV | Greenville |
| Scott Eisberg | WCIV-TV | Charleston |
| Summer Huechtker | WCSC-TV | Charleston |
South Dakota
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Brian Oakland | KGFX Radio | Pierre |
| Bryce Ladwig | KYNT Radio | Yankton |
| David Tukesbrey | Hub City Radio | Aberdeen |
| Jay Elsen | Midco Sports | Sioux Falls |
| Jeff Duffy | Riverfront Broadcasting | Huron |
| Jon Winkler | KCCR Radio | Pierre |
| Tyler Merriam | Jackrabbit Sports Network/Learfield | Brookings |
Tennessee
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Bob Kesling | Tennessee Volunteers Radio Network | Knoxville |
| Chip Walters | Blue Raider Sports Network | Murfreesboro |
| Dawn Davenport | 104.5 The Zone, ESPN | Nashville |
| Jeff Hem | Nashville Sounds Radio | Nashville |
| Jill Jelnick | WZTV-TV | Nashville |
| Kevin Ingram | Vanderbilt Radio Network | Nashville |
| Pete Weber | Nashville Predators Radio Network | Nashville |
Texas
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Andrew Monaco | Texas A&M Radio | College Station |
| Brad Sham | Dallas Cowboys Radio Network | Dallas |
| Chuck Cooperstein | Dallas Mavericks Radio Network | Dallas |
| Dana Larson | Dallas Mavericks Television Network | Dallas |
| Joe Trahan | WFAA-TV | Dallas |
| Josh Bogorad | Dallas Stars TV/Radio Networks | Dallas |
| Mike Doocy | KDFW-TV | Dallas |
| Newy Scruggs | KXAS-TV | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Roger Wallace | KXAN-TV | Austin |
Utah
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Bill Riley | Utah Radio Network, ESPN 700 | Salt Lake City |
| Craig Bolerjack | Utah Jazz TV Network | Salt Lake City |
| Greg Wrubell | BYU Sports Network | Provo |
| Wesley Ruff | KTVX-TV | Salt Lake City |
Vermont
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Brian McLaughlin | UVM/Vermont Green/Lake Monsters | Burlington |
| Jack Main | WPTZ-TV | Burlington |
| Michael Dugan | WCAX-TV | Burlington |
Virginia
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Bill Roth | Virginia Tech Radio Network | Blacksburg |
| Bob Black | ESPN Richmond/University of Richmond | Richmond |
| Brian Smith | WVEC-TV | Norfolk |
| Brittany Morgan | WDBJ-TV | Roanoke |
| Brooke Leonard | WSLS-TV | Roanoke |
| Jermaine Ferrell | WFXR-TV | Roanoke |
| John Freeman | Virginia Sports Properties | Charlottesville |
| Lane Casadonte | WTVR-TV | Richmond |
| Mark Davis | WTKR-TV | Norfolk |
| Sean Robertson | WTVR-TV | Richmond |
Washington
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Aaron Levine | KCPQ-TV | Seattle |
| Alyssa Charlston | KCPQ-TV | Seattle |
| John Forslund | Seattle Kraken/ROOT Sports | Seattle |
| Niko Tamurian | KOMO-TV | Seattle |
West Virginia
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Dave Wilson | Metronews | Morgantown |
| Fred Persinger | WV Metronews | Charleston |
| Keith Morehouse | WSAZ-TV | Huntington |
| Mark Martin | WCHS-TV | Charleston |
| Paul Swann | WRVC-AM | Huntington |
| Steve Cotton | Thundering Herd Sports Net/Learfield | Huntington |
| Tony Caridi | Mountaineer Sports Network | Morgantown |
| Travis Jones | WV Metronews | Bridgeport |
Wisconsin
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Karley Marotta | WKOW-TV | Madison |
| Lance Allan | WTMJ-TV | Milwaukee |
| Matt Lepay | Badgers Radio Network/Learfield | Madison |
| Sophia Minnaert | Milwaukee Brewers/Bally Sports Wisconsin | Milwaukee |
| Wayne Larrivee | Green Bay Packers Radio Network | Green Bay |
Wyoming
| Name | Affiliation | City |
| Dennis Switzer | KKTY Radio | Douglas |
| Jerrad Anderson | County 10 | Riverton |
| Keith Kelly | KFBC Radio and Cowboy Sports Net | Cheyenne/Laramie |
| Kent Smith | KYCN/KZEW | Wheatland |
| Reece Monaco | KFBC Radio | Cheyenne |
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