KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The NAIA released the 2025-2026 NAIA-SIDA Publications & Media Contest awards, and the Wildcats had 23 entries place in the Top-10 of their respective categories, totaling the most in the department's history. IWU also received two first-place finishes in the categories of Publicity Video and Season Preview/Review.
"These recognitions are a reflection of the incredible people I have the privilege of working alongside every day," said Director of Athletic Communications, David Kalk. "Our staff and students consistently bring passion, creativity, and excellence to everything they do. Any success we achieve is the result of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our institution and telling the stories of our student-athletes. I am grateful to be part of such a talented team and proud of what we continue to accomplish together."
HISTORICAL NAIA-SIDA TOP-10 HONORS
- 2026: 23
- 2025: 12
- 2024: 13
- 2023: 17
- 2022: 21
- 2021: 8
- 2020: 7
- 2019: 5
To view the full contest results, click
HERE.
Publicity Video
Football Intro Hype Video - Jacob Daniels & Donovan Edwards, IWU Marketing Staff Videographers - 1st Place
Volleyball Intro Hype Video - Jacob Daniels & Donovan Edwards, IWU Marketing Staff Videographers - 2nd Place
Football Game Promo - Dyago Flores, Athletics Staff Videographer - 8th Place
Feature Video
Snapshots feat. Eva Joldersma - Jacob Daniels & Donovan Edwards, IWU Marketing Staff Videographers - T4th Place
Snapshots feat. Caleb Olsen - Jacob Daniels & Donovan Edwards, IWU Marketing Staff Videographers - T7th Place
Thank you, Deane Webb - Dyago Flores, Athletics Staff Videographer - 10th Place
Game Highlights
Women's Volleyball vs. Grace - Dyago Flores, Athletics Staff Videographer - 5th Place
Baseball vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene - Dyago Flores, Athletics Staff Videographer - 6th Place
Men's Basketball vs. Dalton State - Dyago Flores, Athletics Staff Videographer - 9th Place
Call of the Year
Men's Soccer - Brandon Ross, Athletics Broadcaster - 6th Place
Women's Soccer - Brandon Ross, Athletics Broadcaster - 7th Place
Season Preview/Review
Women's Volleyball Staff Announcement - Joel Rennaker, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications - T1st Place
Game Recaps
Wallpaper
Football 2026 Schedule - Jake Monacelli, Athletics Student Graphic Designer - 2nd Place
Wildcat Background - Jake Monacelli, Athletics Student Graphic Designer - T10th Place
Infographics – Events/Accolades/Breaking News
Women's Volleyball National Championship - Jake Monacelli, Athletics Student Graphic Designer - T7th Place
Infographics – Game Day
Football vs Siena Heights - Jake Monacelli, Athletics Student Graphic Designer - T10th Place
Sport Posters
Football 2026 Schedule - Jake Monacelli, Athletics Student Graphic Designer - T6th Place
Track & Field Schedule - Jake Monacelli, Athletics Student Graphic Designer - T6th Place
Splash Page
Club Sports - David Kalk, Director of Athletic Communications - 8th Place
Football Season Tickets - David Kalk, Director of Athletic Communications - 9th Place
