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The 90th Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards presented by Microsoft

Jan 14, 2025, 9:40 AM | Updated: Jan 15, 2025, 12:18 pm

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Who’s ready for Washington’s biggest night out for sports? Seattle Sports Commission is hosting the 90th annual Sports Star of the Year Awards presented by Microsoft on Thursday, February 27th at the Seattle Convention Center Summit building. This year’s Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award recipient will be Marshawn Lynch, while Harper Wilson will receive the Wayne Gittinger Inspirational Youth Award.

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See nominees below, voting opens on Wednesday, January 15th and runs until January 29th, 2025. Click here to submit your vote.

Sports Star of the Year, Women’s Sports presented by T-Mobile

  • Katie Holloway Bridge, sitting volleyball – Team USA
  • Jordan Chiles, Team USA Gymnastics
  • Sarah Lessig, Garfield High School
  • Hana Moll, track & field – University of Washington
  • Nneka Ogwumike, basketball – Seattle Storm

Sports Star of the Year, Men’s Sports presented by Snoqualmie Casino

  • Josh Kerr, track & field – Brooks Beasts
  • John Mateer, football – Washington State University
  • Cal Raleigh, baseball – Seattle Mariners
  • Albert Rusnák, soccer – Seattle Sounders FC
  • Joe Waskom, track & field – University of Washington
  • Leonard Williams, football – Seattle Seahawks

Sports Story of the Year presented by MTR Western

  • Kraken’s Jessica Campbell makes NHL History
  • University of Washington Crew Reigns
  • Ringing in the New Year: Seattle Hosts NHL Winter Classic and Huskies Win the Sugar Bowl
  • Seattle Seawolves’ Western Conference Domination and Championship Run

Highlights

What: The 90th Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards

When: Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Time: 5:30PM – 10:00PM

Where: Seattle Convention Center Summit Building, 900 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

Tickets: Here

About the event

Created by legendary sports editor Royal Brougham, the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards (SSY) is one of the longest-running sports awards in the country – along with the Heisman trophy. Showcasing the athletes, coaches, and community members behind the most memorable sports stories, there’s no doubt this Is Washington’s most anticipated night out for sports. Previous winners and special guests include Sue Bird, Gary Payton, Steve Largent, Doris Brown Heritage, Ken Griffey Jr., Apolo Ohno, Paul G. Allen, Kelsey Plum, Keith Jackson, and more.

The pre-show reception will feature:

  • Champions Gallery – a pop-up display room of our Washington sports history, from pro team championship trophies to autographed cleats and other memorabilia.
  • Media Row – live interviews of Sports Star nominees, honorees, and special guests
  • Step + Repeat photo opportunities and mascot engagement
  • Silent Auction benefitting 501c6 nonprofit Seattle Sports Commission and its charitable affiliate, SSC Foundation, for youth sports equity.

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