February 26, 2024
1st – 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana
The 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana brought over 10,000 athletes ages 50-100 to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to compete in 21 sports over 12 days. Held every other year, the National Senior Games is the largest qualified multi-sport event …
February 26, 2024
1st – Barber Beast on the Bay & Erie Sports Commission
“The Barber Beast on the Bay has evolved into one of the most impactful events that we support annually,” said Mark Jeanneret, executive director of the Erie Sports Commission. “We are extremely fortunate to have a team …
February 26, 2024
1st – Cedar Point Sports Center
Cedar Point Sports Center is an elite sports and events venue in Sandusky, OH. The facility is built with the athlete in mind and is state-of-the-art, offering a modern, yet inviting atmosphere where winners play. The center brings more than 145,000 square …
February 21, 2024
1st – Publix Sports Complex
Publix Sports Park represents a premier sports tourism and community recreation venue. There are many things to enjoy about Publix Sports Park, including 13 configurable fields, nine synthetic turf fields, two championship fields, and a variety of on-site amenities. Located just North of …
February 21, 2024
1st – Kaitlyn Bedgood, Ripken Baseball
Kaitlyn Bedgood is an Alabama native and Auburn University graduate who got her start in the sports world 7 years ago with SportsEvents Media Group. As a National Account Executive she worked with sports destinations and event planners across the country. Kaitlyn …
February 21, 2024
1st – J.B. Mirza, AAU President
AAU’s 49th President, J.B. (Jo) Mirza, is nominated as an Emerging Sports Events Industry Leader. President Mirza has dedicated more than five decades of service to AAU at the local, national, and international levels. Elected in October 2022, his role is leading …
February 21, 2024
1st – Todd Skovron, Amateur Athletic Union
As the founder of Blue Silver Sports, LLC (est. 2018) and a dedicated AAU volunteer since 2010, Todd has been at the forefront of organizing a growing list of over 20 events annually. Highlights include his annual AAU Volleyball Grand Prix …
February 17, 2024
Running is a physical activity that’s enjoyed in some form or another by approximately 50 million Americans each year, according to LiveStrong, and that’s translating to an increase in road race participation.
February 16, 2024
With more than three million cheerleaders in the United States., participating in youth rec, all-star, school cheer, and STUNT, cheerleading is one of the most popular activities around the globe, according to USA Cheer.
February 16, 2024
When it comes to attracting and hosting big sporting events, smaller communities are proving they don’t have to sit on the sidelines.
