KANSAS CITY SPORTS AWARDS
Presented by POPULOUS
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