June 4, 2009

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky women’s gymnastics media guide has been judged “Best in the Nation” by the 2008-09 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Publications Contest.

The 70-page publication was written and edited by Media Relations Assistant Sara Reichbaum and designed by Creative Director Kim Troxall. UK Athletics photographer David Coyle and members of the gymnastics staff provided the photos. Along with complete and thorough content, the 2009 media guide featured portraits of the student-athletes around campus, accentuating the beauty of UK and the artistic nature of the sport. The Kentucky gymnastics media guide was also tabbed “Best in the Nation” in 2007.

National Results
1. University of Kentucky – Women (Sara Reichbaum, Kim Troxall, David Coyle)
2. West Virginia University – Women (Sports Communications)
3. Ohio State University – Men (Emily Meyer, Kyle McKee)
4. University of Arkansas – Women (Jeri Thorpe, Dr. Bill Smith)

Best Cover: University of Oklahoma -Women
(Phillip Rogers, Craig Moran, Scott Matthews)