Sports Star of the Year
February 7, 2019 | 5:30pm Reception, 7:30pm Show
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Created by Royal Brougham and the Seattle P-I in 1936, this event has celebrated the achievements of Washington sports for nine decades. The event features a pre-show reception and silent auction where guests are invited to mingle and bid with the Seattle sports community. The reception is followed by the awards show that showcases the athletes, coaches, executives, philanthropists and stories of 2018. Follow #84SSY for posts and visit our Gallery to see photos from this year’s event.
Should you have questions about the event, please contact the Seattle Sports Commission Team at sscmarketing@seattlesports.org or (206) 461-5844.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Supporting the Team Ewan Guild & Seattle Children’s pediatric cancer research. Donate online or in-person at #84SSY
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Sports Star of the Year Nominees
Female Sports StarDevon Adelman – Special Olympics USA Games Sis Bates – University of Washington Alexis Montgomery – Seattle University Breanna Stewart – Seattle Storm Jodie Taylor – Seattle Reign FC Morgan Weaver – Washington State University |
Male Sports StarBen Burr-Kirven – University of Washington Mitch Haniger – Seattle Mariners Tyler Lockett – Seattle Seahawks Phil Mack – Seattle Seawolves Gardner Minshew II – Washington State UniversityCoach Brian Schmetzer – Seattle Sounders FC |
Sports StoryNHL Seattle ticket sales and franchise announcement Seattle Seawolves win MLR Championship Seattle Storm win WNBA Championship Shaquem Griffin re-united with twin as Seattle Seahawks draft selection Special Olympics USA Games hosted in Seattle |
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Sports Star of the Year Honorees
Courtesy Seattle Storm
Royal Brougham Award
Given to an individual for a lifetime of achievement in sports and who exemplifies the spirit of our state
Sue Bird
Even in the midst of a celebrated WNBA career, Sue Bird has proven herself to be among the best women’s basketball players of all time. The Seattle Storm’s savvy point guard has won two NCAA titles, four World Cup gold medals, and four Olympic gold medals, in addition to playing a key role in all three of the Storm’s championship seasons.
Courtesy Seattle Seahawks
Paul G. Allen Award
Given to an individual who has made a significant or compelling philanthropic contribution
Sandy Gregory
The last of the original Seahawks employees, Sandy Gregory joined the franchise as a public relations assistant in 1976. She retired in June 2018 as senior director of legends, team history and special projects. She was the heart and soul of the team’s community outreach, earning praise from past and present players whose charity events she helped stage.
Courtesy The Hagstrom Family
Wayne Gittinger Inspirational Award
Given to an inspirational young athlete who has overcome major medical obstacles to inspire others
Elijah Hagstrom
When he was 6, Elijah Hagstrom was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in his liver and lungs. He spent nearly a year hospitalized, undergoing 10 rounds of chemotherapy and having most of his liver removed. He has done more than survive the ordeal. Now 9, he and his team recently completed their football season – fittingly, as champs.
© Jerry and Lois Photography
Keith Jackson Award
Given to a member of the media for excellence in communicating the sports stories of our state
Art Thiel
For four decades Art Thiel has been one of Puget Sound’s most insightful and funniest sports columnists. He worked at the News Tribune in Tacoma, the Journal-American in Bellevue and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer before co-founding the website SportsPress Northwest. He also is the author of four books on Seattle sports.
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