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 Sharon Line Clary, Chairman of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission Board of Directors. “We could not be more pleased to celebrate these tremendously talented individuals in our sports community. This year’s inclusive field of 68 finalists represents 34 different regional organizations and shows the continued growth and impact of the sports industry in Central Florida.”
The 2024 SPORTYS will honor sports business professionals whose contributions and impact are vital in making Greater Orlando one of the country’s premier sports destinations. The show will steam online at WKMG-TV News 6’s ClickOrlando.com on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. with the winners being revealed during the broadcast.
Tickets are now on sale for the watch party and industry reception that will take place the same night at the Orlando Museum of Art. Registration will open at 6:00 p.m., followed by the live watch party at 7:00 p.m. and Orlando Sports Industry Reception at 8:00 p.m.
In addition to Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute returning as the presenting sponsor, the following corporate partners have returned as award sponsors: AdventHealth, Berman Hopkins & Associates LLP, Florida Citrus Sports, Full Sail University’s Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting, Mission Resort + Club, Osceola Heritage Park, OUC The Reliable One, Visit Orlando, and VyStar Credit Union.
“Thank you to the team at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, as well as all of our award sponsors for returning to support this terrific event,” said Jason Siegel, President & CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.
In addition to the 10 categories listed below, two award category winners will be announced at a later date: the Chairman’s Award of Excellence, and the Sports Tourism Alliance Award. These winners will be revealed in a separate announcement prior to the broadcast.
Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Michael D. Kalinich at Michael@greaterorlandosports.
2024 SPORTYS Finalists:
Finalists are listed in alphabetical order within each category.
Best in Business Operations
- Mary Burd, Osceola Heritage Park/ASM Global
- Aurusa Moosani, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
- Len Moser, Barton Malow
- Monica Nieves, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
- Nick Stepp, Florida Citrus Sports
- Kelly Walston, Orlando Sports Foundation
Best in Corporate Partnerships
- Kelly Hyne, Orlando City & Orlando Pride
- Michael Loulan, Orlando Magic
- Mason Mitchell, UCF Athletics
- Gabe Park, Florida Citrus Sports
- Matt Stover, Orlando Sports Foundation
- Dylan Tell, Orlando Solar Bears
Best in Gameday & Team Operations
- Kim Bruno, Track Shack Events
- Tony Donnelly, Osceola Heritage Park/ASM Global
- Chrissy Elliott, Florida Citrus Sports
- Tori Forney, UCF Athletics
- Jackson Metzger, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
- Darrell Taylor, BNA Sports Organization
Best in Marketing
- Caroline Brinson, Orlando Solar Bears
- Grace Burr, United States Tennis Association
- Aaron Cranford, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
- Daryl Holt, EA Sports
- Danielle Hounshell, Florida Citrus Sports
- Jimmy Skiles, UCF Athletics
Best in Media, Communications & Public Relations
- Sam Gardner, Florida Citrus Sports
- Tom LaDue, United States Tennis Association
- Dante Marchitelli, Orlando Magic
- Deion McCarter, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
- Martin LaFica, Arnold Palmer Invitational
- Kerri Woody, Experience Kissimmee
Best in Sales
- Giovanni Duarte, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
- Bryan Floyd, Arnold Palmer Invitational
- Joseph Kempa, Visit Orlando
- Danielle Pechous, Orlando Magic
- Matt Stover, Orlando Sports Foundation
- Tyler Weyant, Kissimmee Sports
Best in Social Responsibility
- Alan Gooch, Orlando Sports Foundation
- Brodrick Johnson, UCF Athletics
- Justin Kinsey, West Lakes District
- Sari Kitelyn, Full Sail University
- Danny Trossett, Sports 4 The Kids
- Shawna Webb & Aaron Phillips, Winter Park Volleyball Club
Sponsorship Activation of the Year
- Arnold Palmer Invitational & Primrose Schools
- Florida Citrus Sports & Pop Tarts Bowl
- Full Sail University & EA Sports
- Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride & Inter&Co
- Orlando Magic & Kia
- Orlando Pride & Orlando Health Women’s Institute
- Special Olympics Florida & Orlando Health & Brightline
- UCF Athletics & Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital
Best in Venue Operations
- Julie Baca, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
- Maryanne Baglos, ESPN Wide World of Sports
- Gladi Friedrich, Caribe Royale
- Jeff Moorefield, Arnold Palmer Invitational
- Daniel Parks, Mission Resort + Club
- Hope Paccione, Addition Financial Arena
Executive of the Year
- Jarrod Dillon, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
- Drew Donovan, Arnold Palmer Invitational
- Kurt Esser, Seminole State College
- Alan Gooch, Orlando Sports Foundation
- Steve Hogan, Florida Citrus Sports
- Robb Larson, Osceola Heritage Park/ASM Global
- Alex Martins, Orlando Magic
- Jo Mirza, AAU
- Terry Mohajir, UCF Athletics
- Pennie Parker, Rollins College
- Lew Sherr, United States Tennis Association
- Ricardo Villar, FC Series
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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Jason Siegel President & Chief Executive Officer
- October 16, 2024
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