Nardin Academy Alumna Nominated by Television Academy for 45th College Television Awards

Nardin Academy alumna Jordyn Cerullo has been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 45th College Television Awards. Cerullo received a nomination in the Sports category for co-writing the April 18, 2025, episode of SportsDesk while attending the University of Miami.

The College Television Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in student-produced programs from colleges and universities nationwide. Winners in the competition will be announced by television stars at the red carpet awards ceremony on March 28, 2026, at the Television Academy in North Hollywood, California.

SportsDesk is a half-hour weekly live show that highlights the best of the week’s sports at the University of Miami with interviews of Miami Hurricanes athletes and coaches, commentary and in-depth analysis of upcoming games.

“I am beyond honored that members of the Television Academy chose SportsDesk to be nominated for an award,” said Cerullo. “I learned from working on this nominated project just how much effort and teamwork goes into putting on a live production. Every single person on our cast and crew had a role that came together to produce such an amazing piece, and we truly could not have done it without everyone's hard work.”

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Cerullo is a 2025 graduate of the University of Miami who majored in broadcast journalism. She currently works as a production assistant and graphics researcher at NBC's TODAY Show in New York City.

Open to undergraduate and graduate students, the annual College Television Awards are regarded as one of the most distinguished and high-profile steppingstones for careers in television and media. Emulating the Emmy Awards selection process, entries are judged by Television Academy members. Criteria for the awards reflect industry standards of excellence, imagination and innovation. Nominees were selected from over 185 entries from colleges nationwide by Television Academy members.

Attending nominees of the 45th College Television Awards will participate in two days of professional development events with media and industry leaders and a special screening of their projects for Television Academy members prior to the awards show on March 28.