The 2024 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute aired last night on WKMG’s ClickOrlando.com. Viewers watched as 12 category winners were revealed from a field of 68 finalists. The Greater Orlando Sports Commission also hosted an in-person Watch Party and Sports Industry Reception, sponsored by AAU, at the Orlando Museum of Art to coincide with the broadcast. See below for the complete list of winners.
The 2024 SPORTYS honored sports business professionals whose contributions and impact have been vital in making Greater Orlando one of the country’s premier sports destinations. The 68 finalists represented 34 different organizations across Greater Orlando and were selected by a voting committee made up of members of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission board of directors.
In a special segment presented by Brandon Kravitz from 96.9 The Game and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winners were also named in the categories of Play, Player, and Team of the Year. Play of the Year went to Ibrahima Diallo’s block to preserve UCF Men’s Basketball’s win over #3 ranked Kansas. Player of the Year was awarded to Barbra Banda, from the NWSL Champion Orlando Pride, and Team of the Year went to Lake Mary Little League, for bringing the Little League World Series Championship home to Florida.
“Congratulations to all of our finalists and winners who were announced on Wednesday night, and a special thank you to Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, AAU and WKMG-TV News 6 for their support,” said Jason Siegel, President & CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.
2024 SPORTYS Winners by Category:
Chairman’s Award of Excellence presented by AdventHealth
- Pat Williams, Orlando Magic (presented posthumously)
Sports Tourism Alliance Award presented by the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
- Tom Draper, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Best in Media, Communications & PR presented by Full Sail University’s Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting
- Sam Gardner, Florida Citrus Sports
Best in Gameday & Team Operations presented by Osceola Heritage Park
- Kim Bruno, Track Shack Events
Best in Venue Operations presented by Florida Citrus Sports
- Julie Baca, Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride and Inter&Co Stadium
Best in Marketing presented by Berman Hopkins, CPAs and Associates
- Grace Burr, United States Tennis Association
Best in Corporate Partnerships presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute
- Kelly Hyne, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
Best in Sales presented by Renewal by Andersen
- Giovanni Duarte, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
Best in Social Responsibility presented by VyStar Credit Union
- Brodrick Johnson, UCF Athletics
Sponsorship Activation of the Year presented by Mission Resort + Club
- Florida Citrus Sports & Pop Tarts Bowl
Best in Business Operations presented by OUC The Reliable One
- Aurusa Moosani, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
Executive of the Year presented by Visit Orlando
- Steve Hogan, Florida Citrus Sports
ABOUT THE GREATER ORLANDO SPORTS COMMISSION
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is a private, non-profit organization established to attract and manage sports-related events, conferences and activities that drive positive economic development in the City of Orlando, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Seminole County. Founded in 1992-93, the organization has hosted or co-hosted more than 1,660 events in the Greater Orlando area with a total economic impact exceeding $3.3 billion in spending within the community. For more information, visit www.
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Greater Orlando Sports Commission
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Elizabeth Caldarelli Manager of Business Development & Events
- December 12, 2024
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