Wellman Named 2YSIDA National Sports Information Director of the Year

Riverside City College Director of Sports Information Sammi Wellman was named the 2025-26 2YSIDA National Sports Information Director of the Year.

The 2YSIDA SID of the Year award is presented annually to an individual who demonstrates excellence in athletic communications at the two-year level while making significant contributions to the profession and the colleagues they serve.

Wellman, who serves as the sole communications professional for RCC's 19-sport athletics program, is the voice behind the Tigers' incredible teams, managing game day media operations, maintaining accurate stats, promoting student-athlete success, and telling the stories of Riverside Athletics.

In addition to managing communications efforts for the Tigers, Wellman currently serves as the Second Vice President of 2YSIDA and is the Chair of the CSC U Committee, helping shape professional development opportunities for athletic communicators across the country. She also serves as the Orange Empire Conference men's golf SID, handling the stats and championship coverage throughout the season.

The award recognizes not only professional achievement but Wellman's impact on colleagues throughout the profession as well.

"Beyond her professional accomplishments, what truly distinguishes Sammi is the impact she has had on the people within our profession and throughout the 3C2A, 2YSIDA, and CSC communities," one nominator wrote. "She consistently goes above and beyond to mentor young and emerging sports information professionals, generously sharing her time, knowledge, and encouragement with individuals navigating the early stages of their careers. She represents the very best of what the SID profession can be: accomplished, collaborative, compassionate, and deeply committed to lifting others as she succeeds."

The nomination further highlighted Wellman's commitment to supporting women and new mothers in athletics communications, helping create a more welcoming and sustainable environment within the profession.

Wellman was also recognized earlier this year as the 2YSIDA SID of the Month for February and received a College Sports Communicators professional development grant to attend the 2026 CSC Convention.