Greater Orlando Sports Commission Reveals Winners Of 2024 Sportys During Broadcast On WKMG-Tv News 6
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
U.S. Paralympics Swimming Returns to Rosen Aquatic Center in Orlando for 2024 National Championships Presented by Toyota
For the second consecutive year, U.S. Paralympics Swimming will host the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships, presented by Toyota, at the Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center (RAFC) in Orlando, Florida. The competition is set to run from Dec. 13-15, 2024 and will be the second time U.S. Paralympics Swimming has hosted an event in Orlando, Florida, following the 2023 edition of the event. “We are excited and honored to once again be hosting the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships
Pat Williams, Tom Draper To Be Honored As Part Of Greater Orlando Sports Commission's 2024 SPORTYS Awards
The Chairman’s Award of Excellence and Sports Tourism Alliance Award will be presented alongside 10 other award categories during the 2024 SPORTYS on Wednesday, December 4 Orlando, Fla. (November 12, 2024) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has announced the recipients for the Chairman’s Award of Excellence and the Sports Tourism Alliance Award as part of the 2024 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, which airs on
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Unveils List Of 68 Finalists For 2024 Sportys Awards
Orlando, Fla. (October 16, 2024) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has unveiled the list of 68 finalists for the 2024 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. The finalists were selected by a voting committee made up of members of the GO Sports board of directors. Representing 34 different organizations throughout Greater Orlando, the finalists are listed below. “Congratulations to all of the finalists announced today,” said
EMERGENCY INFORMATION & COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR HURRICANE MILTON
At a press conference held Tuesday, October 7 at 1:30pm, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a State of Emergency in the City of Orlando. The city’s Emergency Operations Center will move to a Level 2 Activation on Tuesday, October 8, at 10am and expects to move to a Level 1 Full Activation on Wednesday, October 9 at 12pm. City and County Emergency Information: City of OrlandoOrange CountySeminole CountyLake CountyOsceola County Other Local Resources: Orlando-based Rosen Hotel brand is offering
2028 March Madness, 2027 DII Women’s Golf To Be Hosted In Orlando As NCAA Reveals Site Selections For 2026-2028 Championship Events
The NCAA announced today that Orlando was selected to host the First-and-Second Rounds of the 2028 NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship, as well as the 2027 Division II Women’s Golf Championship. The Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, also known as March Madness, will return to Kia Center in 2028, co-hosted by UCF. Orlando most recently hosted First-and-Seconds Round games in 2023, 2017 and 2014, and 2004. The 2027 Division II Women’s Golf Championship will be held at Mission Resort + Club in Lake
Orlando Bolsters Position as Top Soccer Destination with Two Venues Selected to Host 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Matches
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2024) — The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced the 11 cities and 12 venues that will host matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with Orlando's Inter&Co Stadium and Camping World Stadium both set to welcome competition as the 32-team tournament makes its U.S. debut next summer. The lineup was unveiled Saturday as part of the Global Citizen Festival in New York City. Recently named the nation's No. 1 city for hosting events by Sports
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Announces Date And Watch Party Location For 2024 Sportys: Greater Orlando’s Night Of Champions
Nominations are now being accepted for awards show to honor sports business professionals from Greater Orlando’s sports ecosystem ORLANDO, Fla. (August 22, 2024) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has opened nominations and announced the date for the 2024 SPORTYS awards. With Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute returning as the presenting sponsor, the 2024 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions will be streamed on WKMG News 6’s website ClickOrlando.com and streaming
Welcome Coach Malzahn to Good Morning Seminole in June
Yesterday morning, we heard a great presentation on the business of sports from the Greater Orlando Sports Commission and the impact it has on our economy. We're keeping with the sports theme with a very special guest, UCF Head Football Coach Gus Malzahn to our June 6 Good Morning Seminole event. If you don't know Coach Malzahn, he has built a successful program along the way, including leading Auburn University to an SEC Championship and a National Title Game appearance in 2014. This fall
Greater Orlando Sports Commission President And CEO Jason Siegel Announced As 2023 Downtowner Of The Year
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 15, 2024) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is proud to announce that President & CEO Jason Siegel has been selected as the 2023 “Downtowner of the Year” by the Downtown Orlando Partnership. The award, given annually to an individual who gives their effort and energy to promote and advance downtown Orlando, will be presented at this year’s Golden Brick Awards. The Golden Brick Awards are Downtown Orlando Partnership’s exclusive annual awards celebrating the people,
Orlando ranked No. 1 as the Best Sports Business City for Attracting and Hosting Events
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 18, 2024) – Sports Business Journal (SBJ) presents its much-anticipated 2024 Best Sports Business Cities (BSBC) rankings, a comprehensive analysis focusing on U.S. cities that have demonstrated recent success in attracting and hosting a diverse array of sporting events. The unveiling of this year's results is a testament to the booming sports travel and tourism sector, with significant investments, increased sporting event bids and a surge in municipal funding earmarked for event
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Announces Date And Featured Speaker For 2024 Celebrating Women In Sports
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 8, 2024) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is proud to announce that the 6th Annual Celebrating Women in Sports luncheon presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute will be hosted at Addition Financial Arena on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. In addition to Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute returning as the presenting sponsor, Florida Blue is returning as the sponsor of the fireside chat with featured speaker, Doris Burke. “We are thrilled to
2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon Update
January 11, 2024 (Orlando, FL) – Orlando will soon welcome the nation’s elite male and female long-distance runners to compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon for the chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The City of Orlando, in collaboration with Orange County, Track Shack Events, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, Visit Orlando, USA Track & Field and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, will host America’s best male and female runners for the
ECNL Soccer Events Generate Over $5.2M in Economic Impact to Seminole County
Seminole County, FL (January 5, 2024) — Seminole County will once again host the annual Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Girls and Boys soccer events at Sylvan Lake Park, the Seminole Soccer Complex, and the Boombah Sports Complex on January 6–8 and February 2–4, 2024. These events bring over 23,000 players, coaches, and visitors to the area, occupying over 3,800 hotel rooms and generating a direct economic impact of more than $5.2 million to Seminole County. More than 335 teams from around the country
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Announces Staff Promotions and Title Changes for 2024
Orlando, Fla. (January 5, 2024) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has announced a series of promotions and title changes to start the new year. “Each of these individuals has made significant contributions to the Greater Orlando Sports Commission,” said President & CEO Jason Siegel. “It’s an exciting time in our organization and I look forward to all we will continue to do together.” Below are details on the staff promotions. Kyle Sturley – Associate Vice President of
