(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 05, 2010 ) Los Angeles, CA - John Twork (Sr. Eastern Illinois) has been presented the second annual Jim Nantz Award as the top collegiate sports broadcaster in the U.S.

The award, sports broadcasting’s equivalent of the Heisman Trophy, is presented by Sportscasters Talent Agency of America.

Other finalists for the Jim Nantz Award were sports broadcasters Andrew Allegretta (Sr, Syracuse), John Stevens (Sr, East Tennessee State), Kevin O’Rourke (Sr, Rutgers), Andrew Africk (Sr, Syracuse) and Brian Boesch (Jr, Ohio University). Each of the finalists has been recognized as a 2010 sports broadcasting STAA All-American. A list of the Top 20 collegiate sports broadcasters from across the U.S as ranked by STAA is available at:

http://www.staatalent.com/all-america

“John puts his listeners inside the stadium or arena by describing the action, as well as the sights, sounds and emotions of the players, coaches and fans. His play-by-play is a story," says STAA CEO Jon Chelesnik.

Twork is in his fourth year as a sports broadcaster for Hit-Mix 88.9 WEIU-FM in Charleston, IL, and his third year as the station’s sports director. He is the play-by-play voice of EIU's baseball and women’s basketball. Twork anchors daily sportscasts and contributes to the weekly Panther Sports Talk show.

“The aim of the STAA All-America program is to encourage collegiate sports broadcasters nationwide to strive to achieve their professional best,” says STAA CEO Chelesnik. “We also want to recognize those students who have worked exceptionally hard to develop their sports broadcasting skills.” The Jim Nantz Award, named in honor of the 5-time Sports Broadcaster of the Year from CBS Sports, is the crown jewel of the STAA All-America program.

“STAA hopes to encourage young sports broadcasters to emulate Jim's work ethic, personal values and devotion to family,” Chelesnik says.

Sportscasters Talent Agency of America CEO Chelesnik evaluated the sportscasters and chose the finalists. A panel including Learfield Sports Broadcast Manager Tom Boman, Indiana Pacers broadcaster Mark Boyle, veteran Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Tech University sportscaster Wes Durham, Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State University play-by-play broadcaster Paul Keels, New Orleans Hornets broadcaster Bob Licht and Virginia Tech University play-by-play broadcaster Bill Roth helped judge the finalists.

About Sportscasters Talent Agency of America:
Sportscasters Talent Agency of America (S-T-Double-A, http://www.staatalent.com ) is dedicated to helping individuals advance their radio and TV sports broadcasting careers. Services include sports broadcasting job placement assistance, career development, sports broadcasting demo and resume construction and sports broadcasting coaching.

Contact Information:
Sportscasters Talent Agency of America
Jon Chelesnik
Tel: 949-215-6713
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