Posted November 21, 2024 in Press Releases
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE 25TH GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS AWARDS PRESENTED BY ANCORA AND MEDICAL MUTUAL
New $75 ticket offering to the “Diehard District,” presented by K&D Group and ESPN Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OH – Nov. 21, 2024 – Tickets are now on sale for the 25th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards presented by Ancora and Medical Mutual: Celebrating 25 Years of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission – Impact, History, and Success. This premier annual fundraiser supports Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and celebrates a year of athletic achievements in Northeast Ohio from high school stars to professional athletes. The event will take place Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115.
A new offering for 2025 is a $75 admission ticket to the “Diehard District,” presented by K&D Group and ESPN Cleveland. Each ticket will include a $10 loaded value for concessions and access to the After Party, presented by Westfield. Purchase tickets via SeatGeek here.
This year’s Sports Awards will feature a new show format, including two stages: The "Legends" stage sponsored by JPMorganChase, will feature fireside chat conversations and special presentations, while the "Champions" stage will feature awards presentations and more. The fireside chat segments will feature a special reunion marking the 30th anniversary of the 1995 American League Championship team.
Confirmed members of the team attending include manager Mike Hargrove, star infielder Carlos Baerga, and All-Star and Gold Glove centerfielder Kenny Lofton, with additional attendees to be announced at a later date. (Subject to change.)
The evening will also include red carpet arrivals, a Cocktail Hour presented by Medical Mutual and Ancora, a high-value Silent Auction presented by Physicians Ambulance, an open bar and a dinner buffet. Following the hour, guests will head to their seats in the arena for refreshments and a fully produced awards program mirrored on the venue’s big screen. The live awards show will be followed by an after party featuring martini and dessert bars and a live DJ.
In addition to the Diehard District, various table and package options are available to purchase ranging from $4,000-$7,000 and guarantee purchaser 10 seats, cocktail hour, refreshments during the show and access to the After Party. Tables can be purchased by contacting jbillak@clevelandsports.org.
Award nominations will be selected in the following categories:
- Male High School Athlete of the Year presented by University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute
- Female High School Athlete of the Year presented by University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute
- Male Collegiate Athlete of the Year presented by H. Jack's Plumbing & Heating Co. "The Super Plumber!"
- Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year presented by H. Jack's Plumbing & Heating Co. "The Super Plumber!"
- Professional Athlete of the Year
- Best Moment in Cleveland Sports presented by JACK Entertainment
- Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Courage Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Senior Athlete Award presented by Medical Mutual
- Sports Development Award
A host announcement is forthcoming. To learn more about the 25thGreater Cleveland Sports Awards, visit https://www.clevelandsportsawards.com/.
A digital toolkit (for Diehard District promotion) is available here.