The University of Maryland Athletics' Strategic Communications and Content Development unit was honored with seven College Sports Communicators (CSC) Fred Stabley Sr. Writing Awards, announced in May. 

The feature story "A Full Circle Journey," written by staff writer Michael Rovetto, was recognized as the District 2 (Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, District of Columbia) winner in the Coach/Administrator Profile category of the University Division. The feature chronicled the journey of Michael Marchiano from a two-time national champion with Maryland men's soccer from 2005-08 to being named head coach of the Maryland women's soccer program. 
 
Preview story "Honoring 50 Years of Greatness," written by contributing writer Julianne Garnett, was named a national runner-up in the University's Student Submission after previously being named a District 2 winner. The story previewed Maryland field hockey's 2024 season, which was its 50th year as a varsity program.  

Rovetto was also honored with five runner-ups in the District 2 University Division. He had a story nominated in six of seven categories. 

• Athlete Profile: "Motivated to Succeed," a story of grit and determination behind the tough upbringing of Maryland men's soccer forward Sadam Masereka and how he's looking to pay back family and friends who have supported him throughout his journey. 
• Event Coverage: "It's All About Seizing the Opportunity," a piece covering Maryland football at the 2024 Big Ten Conference Football Media Day that breaks down its three core pillar principles of leadership, community and culture. 
• General Feature/Blog: "He Is My Why," an emotional story about Maryland women's basketball guard Saylor Poffenbarger and how losing her younger brother motivates her and lead her back home. 
• Season Recap/Preview: "Paris 2024: Ready to Make Their Mark," previewing four Maryland field hockey players' participation in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.  
• Social Justice/Diversity: "In Her Own Words: Shining Her True Colors," a Pride Month feature advocating for inclusivity, written from the perspective of former Maryland women's basketball guard Shyanne Sellers.  

The Stabley Writing Contest recognizes the top writing and storytelling content in eight different categories, including a category for undergraduate student writing entries. It honors winners in two divisions — NCAA Division I and College.

CSC members in all eight districts submitted nearly 500 articles. District winners advance to the national ballot, with national winners in each of the seven categories to be announced later this month. All writing had to have an original publish date between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024, to be eligible.