Gore named MACCC Sports Information Director of the Year
Itawamba Community College Sports Information Director and Director of Media Relations Adam Gore has been named the 2026 Sports Information Director of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC).
June 10, 2026
Tyler Camp/LetsGoICC.com
FULTON, Miss. - Itawamba Community College Sports Information Director and Director of Media Relations Adam Gore has been named the 2026 Sports Information Director of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC).
The award recognizes outstanding leadership and service in athletic communications among Mississippi's community colleges.
Gore joined ICC in 2010 as the college's first Assistant Sports Information Director and was promoted to Sports Information Director and Director of Media Relations in 2014. Since then, he has helped increase the visibility of ICC Athletics through innovative storytelling, digital media and strategic communications.
"Adam has dedicated his career to telling the stories of our student-athletes, coaches and programs," said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. "His passion for ICC, commitment to excellence and innovative approach to athletic communications have elevated the visibility of our college across the state and nation. This recognition is well deserved."
Prior to joining ICC, Gore worked in sports broadcasting and journalism and founded GoreSports.net, a regional sports coverage website. His professional accomplishments include more than 100 Mississippi Press Association awards and 70 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi awards. He was most recently recognized in March 2026 by the Two-Year Sports Information Directors of America (2ySIDA) as sports information director of the month.
"Adam's impact extends far beyond game coverage," said ICC Chief of Staff Tyler Camp. "He has built meaningful relationships with student-athletes and coaches while creating opportunities for their accomplishments to be seen by audiences across Mississippi and beyond. His team continues to strengthen the ICC brand and enhance the student-athlete experience."
Gore is a graduate of Itawamba Community College and the University of West Alabama and resides in Fulton.
FULTON, Miss. - Itawamba Community College Sports Information Director and Director of Media Relations Adam Gore has been named the 2026 Sports Information Director of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC).
The award recognizes outstanding leadership and service in athletic communications among Mississippi's community colleges.
Gore joined ICC in 2010 as the college's first Assistant Sports Information Director and was promoted to Sports Information Director and Director of Media Relations in 2014. Since then, he has helped increase the visibility of ICC Athletics through innovative storytelling, digital media and strategic communications.
"Adam has dedicated his career to telling the stories of our student-athletes, coaches and programs," said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. "His passion for ICC, commitment to excellence and innovative approach to athletic communications have elevated the visibility of our college across the state and nation. This recognition is well deserved."
Prior to joining ICC, Gore worked in sports broadcasting and journalism and founded GoreSports.net, a regional sports coverage website. His professional accomplishments include more than 100 Mississippi Press Association awards and 70 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi awards. He was most recently recognized in March 2026 by the Two-Year Sports Information Directors of America (2ySIDA) as sports information director of the month.
"Adam's impact extends far beyond game coverage," said ICC Chief of Staff Tyler Camp. "He has built meaningful relationships with student-athletes and coaches while creating opportunities for their accomplishments to be seen by audiences across Mississippi and beyond. His team continues to strengthen the ICC brand and enhance the student-athlete experience."
Gore is a graduate of Itawamba Community College and the University of West Alabama and resides in Fulton.