November 8, 2023 – Lombard, IL – Officially Human has partnered with the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) it was announced today by Brenda Hilton, Founder & CEO of Officially Human, and Dean Myrick, Commissioner of the ACCC.
"In my first conversation with Commissioner Myrick, he was clear that he wanted his conference to be leaders in this space at the Community College level, forging conversations that officials are human and should be treated as such. I look forward to building out programs within the ACCC membership to promote officiating as a craft and "humanize" those working their competitions."
Officially Human CEO Hilton also currently works for a Division I collegiate athletic conference. She spent 11 years with the Summit League (formerly the Mid-Continent conference) and overall 22+ years working in major collegiate officiating.
"The ACCC is excited to partner with Officially Human, as we raise awareness and restore respect for all game officials, while promoting sportsmanship to all parties. As the nation deals with officiating shortages and lack of respect for officials, the ACCC looks to be the example and driving force for the rest of the two-year college athletic programs, regions, and conference across the country. We must not be idle in watching the disrespect and abuse of game officials continue. Officially Human, Brenda, and her team will be the ideal organization to help deliver that message."
ABOUT OFFICIALLY HUMAN
Based in Lombard, IL, Officially Human was founded to restore respect to, and positive treatment of, sport officials through increased education and communication to all stakeholders (administrators, coaches, athletes, and fans.) Founded in 2019, Officially Human is the leader in addressing the growing crisis in officiating that touches every sport, official, and level of competition. Officially Human offers tailored solutions to athletic host organizations of all sizes that improve the stakeholder experience at each of their sporting competitions. The comprehensive solutions package includes digital education, awareness building, event host communication strategies, and organizational support in addressing poor fan behavior. To learn more about Officially Human, visit officiallyhuman.com.
ABOUT the ACCC
The Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) is a 501(c)(3) collegiate athletic conference and a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Region XXII. The 21 participating member colleges comprise 146 individual teams across 15 sports, providing opportunities for more than 2,500 student-athletes.
ACCC colleges have won NJCAA Division I national championships in baseball, men's golf and softball and Division II national championships in cross country and men's and women's tennis. Final Four appearances have been made in women's basketball, andACCC athletes have ultimately competed as Olympians, in the PGA Tour, NBA, NFL and in MLB, including producing World Series champions.