KANSAS CITY SPORTS AWARDS

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024

Kansas City Marriott Downtown - Muehlebach Tower
5:30 PM - RECEPTION
7:00 PM - PROGRAM BEGINS

Each year, the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation honors outstanding individuals for their commitment to, and achievement in, sports. The benefits of sport are long-standing and this awards banquet celebrates all the positive aspects of sports.

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2023 AWARD HONOREES

“As Kansas City continues to generate unprecedented excitement for its national and international sporting events, these honorees represent the best of our local sporting community,” says Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission. “Together, these individuals and their organizations play a critical role driving fan engagement, awareness and opportunity for Kansas City.” 

McCownGordon Construction Executive of the Year 
Brett Veach, General Manager 
Kansas City Chiefs 

Spire Community Champion 
Grant Wahl
Internationally Acclaimed Sports Journalist 
In Memoriam 

Burns & McDonnell Coach of the Year 
Jerome Tang, Men’s Basketball Coach 
Kansas State Wildcats 

Polsinelli Sportsman of the Year 
Chris Jones, Defensive Tackle 
Kansas City Chiefs 

Children’s Mercy Kansas City Sportswoman of the Year 
Lo’eau LaBonta, Midfielder 
Kansas City Current 

T-Mobile Legacy Award 
Ron Labinski
Sports Architecture Visionary 
In Memoriam


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