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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications and Branding Chris Lindeke has been named the Division III winner of the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Excellence in Communications Award.
 
One of four honorees nationwide in college athletics, Lindeke was recognized for his commitment to outstanding coverage and support of collegiate cross country during the 2019 season.
 
As the Warhawks' men's and women's cross country teams enjoyed strong seasons, Lindeke enhanced content on the teams' social media pages, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. He coordinated drone video coverage of the team's annual Tom Hoffman Invitational.
 
As Assistant AD for Strategic Communications and Branding, Lindeke oversees all facets of the department's communication efforts, including web and social media content and media relations. He also manages the statistics and results for each of the Warhawks' 22 sport programs.
 
The UW-Whitewater cross country teams each placed among the top 10 at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. The men placed eighth out of 36 teams, the program's highest finish since 2010, and the women finished 10th out of 35 teams for the program's best result since 2007.