Congratulations to Ron Johnston of the Marietta Times, recipient of the 2026 OAC Bill Nichols Media Award! A longtime champion of NCAA Division III athletics, Johnston spent more than three decades covering Marietta College and the Ohio Athletic Conference, telling the stories of countless student-athletes, coaches, and championship moments. His dedication to Division III athletics and sports journalism has left a lasting impact. Read more on oac.org #OAC #NCAAD3 #SportsJournalism