Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards

Sports Star of the Year

February 8, 2017 | 5:30pm Reception – 7:00pm Show | The Paramount

Rick May

Created by Royal Brougham and the Seattle P-I in 1936, this event has celebrated the achievements of Washington sports for eight 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 will be followed by the awards show that showcases the athletes, coaches, executives, philanthropists and stories of 2016.

Awards Nominees

Selected by the Sports Star Committee, then voted by the public

The Male Sports Star of the Year is given to a male athlete or coach for outstanding sports achievement in the past year or season.
The Female Sports Star of the Year is given to a female athlete or coach for outstanding sports achievement in the past year or season.
The Sports Story of the Year is given to an individual, group of individuals or a team/organization that has positively captured the attention of and inspired the state of Washington.

Honorees

Selected by the Sports Star Committee

The Royal Brougham Legend Award is given to an individual for a lifetime of achievement in sports and who exemplifies the spirit of our state.
The Paul G. Allen Award is given to an individual who has made a significant or compelling philanthropic contribution.
The Keith Jackson Award is given to a member of the media for excellence in communicating the sports stories of the state of Washington.
The Wayne Gittinger Inspirational Youth Award, presented by Seattle Children’s Hospital is given to an inspirational young athlete who has overcome major medical obstacles to inspire others.