

Darien High Student is 25th Recipient of Bohdan Kolinsky Sports Media Scholarship
Owen Heffron, a senior from Darien, is the winner of the 2026 Bo Kolinsky Sports Media Scholarship. Owen Heffron, a senior at Darien High School, has been selected as the 25th recipient of the Bohdan Kolinsky Memorial Sports Media Scholarship from the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance. Owen was chosen from a competitive, statewide pool of applicants. The scholarship provides a one-time award of $3,000 to a high school senior from Connecticut who is admitted to an accredited f
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance
May 23


Four Alliance members recognized in Connecticut SPJ contest.
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance Four members of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance were recognized with Excellence in Journalism awards by the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in their recent competition. Vickie Fulkerson of the Day in New London, Jimmy Zanor of the Norwich Bulletin, Gerry deSimas, Jr., of the Collinsville Press and Rick Wilson from Litchfield County Sports were each recognized in the 2025 Excellence in Journalist contest.
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance
May 10


Rescheduled Gold Key Dinner Set for May 17
The 83rd Gold Key dinner, presented by the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance (CSMA), will be held on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club in the Plantsville section of Southington. Originally scheduled for last October, the annual dinner was postponed after the death of Alliance President Tim Jensen in September at the age of 59. Tickets sold for the original banquet date will be honored in May. Tickets are $80 and may be reserved by contacting Alliance
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance
Feb 9


Gold Key Dinner Has Been Postponed
The Connecticut Sports Media Alliance’s 83rd Gold Key dinner has been postponed due to the recent passing of the organization’s president, Tim Jensen. The dinner was scheduled to be held at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. A new date has not yet been determined. Tickets sold for Oct. 26 event will be honored at the rescheduled banquet. If you have questions or concerns about refunds, please email JohnDHolt@yahoo.com
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance
Oct 15, 2025


Lineup of Honorees Set for 83rd Gold Key Dinner in October
A total of 21 sportsmen and sportswomen, ranging in age from 18 to 95, will be honored for their contributions to the state's sporting...
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance
Aug 20, 2025


Good Sport Award Recipients Announced By CSMA For 83rd Gold Key Dinner
They will be honored by the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance at the 83rd Gold Key Dinner in October at the Aqua Turf Club in...
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance
Jul 5, 2025


Two More Award Recipients Announced for 83rd Gold Key Dinner
They will be honored by the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance at the 83rd Gold Key Dinner in October at the Aqua Turf Club in...
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance
Jul 5, 2025


Five Outstanding Connecticut Sports Figures to Receive Prestigious Gold Keys
They will be honored by the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance at the 83rd Gold Key Dinner in October SOUTHINGTON, May 5, 2025 — Five...
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance
May 5, 2025


Alliance Members Win Awards in Connecticut SPJ Contest
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance The Connecticut chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists recently announced the winners of...
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance
Apr 29, 2025


Last Chance To Order Tickets To Prestigious 82nd Gold Key Dinner
A total of 19 awards, including five Gold Keys, will be presented at the 82nd annual gathering on Oct. 20 at the Aqua Turf Club....
Connecticut Sports Media Alliance
Sep 24, 2024









