The SVG College Sports Summit Pioneer Award celebrates those who have innovated in the fields of video production and technology at the university level and have advanced the industry at large.
The SVG College Sports Summit Pioneer Award is selected by a panel of past Pioneer Award honorees, current and former SVG College Sports Summit chairmen, SVG staff, and senior members of the SVG College Advisory Committee.
2023
Shot Kleen, University of Nebraska
2021-22
Imry Halevi, Harvard University
2019
Tom Odjakjian, American Athletic Conference
2018
Rick Bagby, Clemson University
2017
Chris Taylor, Ball State University
2016
Jim Nachtman, Penn State University
2015
John Kvatek, University of Central Florida
2015
Jeff Schmahl, Texas A&M University, University of Nebraska
2014
Rick Church, Michigan State University
2013
Mark Rodin, Florida State University
2012
Ken Norris, University of California, Los Angeles
The SVG/NACDA Technology Leadership Award is presented annually to the university athletic department, conference office, or broadcast entity that demonstrates a commitment to the investment in and execution of broadcast and video infrastructure and technologies.
| 2019 - Raycom Sports |
| 2018 - Texas A&M University |
| 2017 - University of Nebraska |
| 2016 - University of Alabama |
| 2015 - Brigham Young University |
| 2014 - University of Oklahoma |
| 2013 - University of Notre Dame |
