Nordstrom selected to CoSIDA Hall of Fame
February 26, 2018 | General News
UW Associate Director of Athletic Communications one of six honorees in 2018 class
MADISON, Wis. —The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) will honor nearly 50 members and distinguished media and collegiate administrators with its 2018 Special Awards at its 61st annual convention this June. The Special Awards, announced throughout the week of February 28 through March 2, are presented for outstanding contributions to the organization. Wisconsin Associate Director of Athletic Communications Diane Nordstrom has been selected to the six-member 2018 CoSIDA Hall of Fame Class as part of the organization's notable honors.
CoSIDA is comprised of more than 3,000 intercollegiate athletic communications and media relations professionals from colleges, universities and athletic conferences at all divisions of competition in the United States and Canada.
"I am thrilled that CoSIDA is able to honor this phenomenal group of athletics communications professionals," noted Rob Carolla, CoSIDA President and Director of Communications. "They are among the leaders in our business and showcase the talent and skills that all administrators who handle communications in the college space possess. I look forward to seeing them recognized at our annual convention in June."
The 2018 CoSIDA Hall of Fame class highlights the Special Awards. Joining Nordstrom in the 2018 Class are:
- B.L. Elfring, University of Southern Maine Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance and Media Relations
- Steve Hatchell, National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame President & Chief Executive Officer
- Edward Hill Jr., Howard University Director of Sports Information (retired)
- Bill Jones, Skidmore College Athletic Communications and Marketing Manager
- Mike Kirk, University of Central Oklahoma Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations (retired)
- Diane Nordstrom, University of Wisconsin Associate Athletic Communications Director
Diane Nordstrom: A Fixture In CoSIDA Volunteer Leadership
Nordstrom is in her 28th season as an associate athletic communications director at Wisconsin, serving as the primary contact for the volleyball and women's basketball teams. She is also is the coordinator of the department's annual report and is on the UW Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee. She served as the host athletic communications director for two NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championships and numerous Big Ten Conference championships.
Nordstrom was recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association in 2001 with the Grant Burger Media Award, which recognizes a member of the media who has been involved in the advancement of volleyball. She was also recognized as a Burger regional award winner in 2006, 2013 and 2016.
In 2015, Nordstrom received the inaugural CoSIDA Achievement Award for the university division. She serves as the chair of the CoSIDA Special Awards committee and is also at at-large member of the Board of Directors. For many years, Nordstrom served as the chair of WoSIDA, a subsidiary group of CoSIDA.
