NSMA Mission Statement The National Sports Media Association (NSMA) and Hall of Fame (formerly the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association & Hall of Fame) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to develop educational opportunities for those who are interested in pursuing a career in sports media, through networking, mentoring and scholarship programs. The NSMA is dedicated to honoring, preserving and celebrating the legacy of sportscasters and sportswriters in the United States. Each Fall, NSMA members elect a Sportscaster and Sportswriter of the Year from each state, as well as a National Sportscaster and Sportswriter of the Year, and Hall of Fame sportscasters and sportswriters. The 61st NSMA Awards will be presented on December 13, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC.