Occidental College Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Joe Perrino has been named a finalist for the inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award.

FloSports Release

A new program designed to honor outstanding College Sports Communicators (CSCs) across FloCollege partner conferences, the FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award celebrates communicators and CSC staff who go above and beyond to elevate their student-athletes, athletic programs and institutions through strategic storytelling, advocacy and a commitment to excellence. The award highlights individuals who set the standard in the profession by building meaningful relationships, producing impactful content, enhancing broadcast quality, navigating crises with professionalism and championing the achievements of those they serve.

This year’s finalists represent the 18 FloCollege partner conferences from 2025-26 across the country. 

Each finalist is eligible to become the grand prize winner, which will be announced at NACDA and celebrated at a FloCollege reception on June 9 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. 

“We wouldn’t be able to operate without the contributions of these finalists and the many deserving nominees who were considered for this recognition,” said John Turner, VP & GM of FloCollege. “It’s impossible to read through more than 100 nominations and not feel inspired by the passion, creativity and dedication these communicators bring to their work every day. While only a handful could be named finalists, the submissions made one thing clear: college athletics is stronger because of the professionals who work behind the scenes to tell stories, promote student-athletes and elevate their institutions.”