CSC Honors Lester as NAIA Photographer of the Year, Places Fourth in College Division

Oskaloosa–Jordan Lester was lauded as one of the top photographers in the country as the College Sports Communicators announced their 2023-2024 awards recently.

Lester‘s portfolio submission earned him the title of NAIA Photographer of the Year. He also placed fourth in the College Division, which includes NAIA, NCAA Division II and III, NJCAA, and Canadian schools.

“This honor should go to our student-athletes, coaches, and community,” Lester said. “When I started at WPU as a graduate assistant, they all trusted our process and vision of showcasing our NAIA student-athletes and their stories. They included me in moments of joy and sadness, and allowed me behind closed doors, trusting me to capture those moments in William Penn University history. It is not something I would trade for the world. I look forward to next year!”

After two years as a graduate assistant in the Athletic Communications office, Lester was hired full-time as the Director of Creative Media. In his role, he oversees the department’s photography and videography as well as live production streaming.

“I cannot express how important Jordan is to our office,” Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Wade Steinlage said. “Despite being so young and new to the profession, he brings a level of expertise that is far beyond his years. He has taken us to a higher stratum than I ever envisioned, and I applaud his efforts every day. We are incredibly fortunate to have him here at William Penn.”