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BNP Paribas Open Media Director Matt Van Tuinen honored with Bud Collins Media Award

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March 8, 2025 8:22 AM
Published 8:38 PM

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) - Each year since 2009, the BNP Paribas Open has presented the Bud Collins Media Award to a person or organization that has been integral in media coverage, promotion, and support of the tournament.

The 2025 Bud Collins Media Award recipient is longtime BNP Paribas Open Media Director Matt Van Tuinen.

Matt is working his 22nd tournament this year despite receiving devastating news last April.

Matt was diagnosed with ALS.

News Channel 3's Sports Director Blake Arthur sat down with Van Tuinen, who offered great perspective on life and his journey with this disease.

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Sports Director Blake Arthur joined the KESQ/CBS Local 2 team in August of 2015. Learn more about Blake here.

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