February 26, 2024
1st – Erie Sports Commission
From initial planning to crowning a champion, the Erie Sports Commission offers event directors a one-stop shop when hosting events in Erie County, PA. Our nationally recognized, award-winning team offers comprehensive support for attracting and hosting events, including grant availability, marketing and promotion, …
February 26, 2024
1st – 2024 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships
The AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships has been a premier event in the amateur sports world for the past 50 years. In 2024, the 51st edition of the event is more anticipated than ever before, as the number of participants …
February 26, 2024
1st – Rocky Top Sports World
Award winning sports and entertainment destination, this 80-acre, state-of-the-art sports campus in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is the premier indoor/outdoor sports destination for sports teams and youth sporting events and tournaments in the …
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 …
