*RELEASE COURTESY MANSFIELD ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS*

MANSFIELD, Pa. - Bob Michaels, of RLM Sports and the voice of Mansfield baseball and softball, was awarded the 2024 George Heaslip Award from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and PSAC Associate Commissioner Will Adair during halftime of the Mansfield sprint football game on Saturday Oct. 19.
 
The George Heaslip Award, chosen annually by the PSAC's sports information directors and athletic communicators, is named in honor of the late Cheyney University Sports Information Director George Heaslip. The award recognizes a media professional for his or her meritorious service while covering the conference's student-athletes, coaches, and teams.
 
"This is a well deserved honor for Bob Michaels," Director of Athletic Communications Drew Patrick stated. "It's long overdue to recognize someone that has enhanced our coverage of baseball and softball with his unique brand of knowledge, wit, and charm." 
 
The voice of Mountaineer baseball, and softball, Michaels is a well-known personality in the Corning/Elmira region.   
 
Michaels has broadcasted Mansfield baseball and softball for 26 years through RLM sports and has simulcasted through Mountie All-Access for the past seven years.
 
In addition, Michaels has served as a mentor for numerous aspiring students who have had interest in entering the broadcasting profession.