Congratulations to CIU Rams Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Gordie Frierson. He is the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) 2025-2026 Willie Belcher Sports Information Director of the Year.
Frierson earns the honor for the first time in his career after seven years leading communications and digital media efforts for CIU Athletics. In his role, He serves as the primary media contact for all Rams programs and has played a key role in increasing the department’s visibility at the local and national levels.
Frierson also leads Rams Club fundraising efforts that support facility improvements.
The Willie Belcher award is named in honor of the late Virginia Intermont sports information director who exhibited a strong passion for her job and for the students and student-athletes that she encountered daily.
Read more about Gordie Frierson and his key role in CIU Athletics on the Rams website.
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