Sports commentator Joe Buck recently spoke with FOX8 about his career and the upcoming National Sports Media Association’s 64th awards weekend and national convention. The event, which will be held on June 30 and July 1 at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, North Carolina, promises to be a celebration of achievements in sports media.
The NSMA’s 64th awards convention will feature appearances by some of the biggest names in sports media, including Andrea Kremer, Jayson Stark, Kevin Harlan, Jeff Passan, and more than 50 state sportscasters and sportswriters from across the country. The event will include Legacy Night on June 30, where Joe Posnanski will receive an award for Best Sports Book of 2023. Additionally, Peter Gilbert, the producer and cinematographer of the groundbreaking sports documentary “Hoop Dreams,” will receive The Roone Arledge Award for Innovation during the convention.
Aside from these prestigious awards, the convention will also include a welcome reception, a sports trivia contest, and the Sports Media Convergence Summit. This summit features panels geared towards students and young professionals in the industry, providing valuable insights into navigating a successful career in sports media.
Overall, Joe Buck is excited about this year’s NSMA event and encourages everyone to attend to celebrate achievements in sports media while learning from industry leaders. With so much talent on display and valuable networking opportunities available at every turn
