Posted February 05, 2026 in Press Releases
CLEVELAND, OH – Feb. 5, 2026 – 26th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards, presented by Ancora and Minutemen Workforce Solutions, announced the best of Cleveland sports in 2025 on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at Rocket Arena. Sports Awards is the premier annual fundraiser that supports Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) and celebrates a year of athletic achievements in Northeast Ohio from high school stars to professional athletes.
Watch the opening video for the 26th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards.
Highlights from tonight’s show included Myles Garrett receiving the 2025 Professional Athlete of the Year award, presented by Physicians Ambulance. The award was accepted by Cleveland Browns General Manager, Andrew Berry, on behalf of Myles Garrett, who was unable to attend in-person.
Cavaliers legends Austin Carr and Campy Russell presented the Male and Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year, presented by H. Jack's Plumbing & Heating Co., the "Super Plumber!"
Mark Schwab of Rock Entertainment Sports Network and 19 News moderated an exclusive Fireside Chat, presented by betJACK. Schwab led a deep-dive conversation with some of the key architects and personalities of the 2016 NBA championship run. The featured panel included:
• David Griffin: Cavaliers General Manager (2014 - 2017)
• J.R. Smith: Member of 2016 Championship Team
• Iman Shumpert: Member of 2016 Championship Team
The Cleveland Guardians 2025 Post Season was announced as the 2025 Best Moment in Cleveland Sports presented by JACK Entertainment. (VIDEO) Local sports broadcaster Andre Knott interviewed 2025 American League Manager of the year, Stephen Vogt, live from Goodyear, Arizona.
Winners from each category were announced live at the event. Each award recipient is highlighted under their respective category.
Male High School Athlete of the Year presented by University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute
Shahn Alston, Harvey High School, Football
Marcus Johnson, Garfield Heights High School, Basketball
Jack Ragon, Saint Ignatius High School, Volleyball
Female High School Athlete of the Year presented by University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute
Sydney Borowy, Magnificat High School, Volleyball
Saniyah Hall, SPIRE Academy, Basketball
Emily Morgan, Hathaway Brown School, Lacrosse
Male Collegiate Athlete of the Year presented by H. Jack's Plumbing & Heating Co. "The Super Plumber!"
Eric Colaco, Denison University (Revere High School), Baseball Giovanni Kennedy, University of Mount Union (St. Edward High School), Football
Arvell Reese, The Ohio State University (Glenville High School), Football
Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year presented by H. Jack's Plumbing & Heating Co. "The Super Plumber!"
Katie Clark, University of Mount Union (Walsh Jesuit High School), Lacrosse
Grace Kelsheimer, Marshall University (Westlake High School), Swimming & Diving
Shyanne Sellers, University of Maryland (Aurora High School), Basketball
Professional Athlete of the Year presented by Physicians Ambulance
José Ramírez, Cleveland Guardians
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
Recipients of additional awards for the 26th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards are as follows:
Jim Donovan Courage Award presented by Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine
Myles Grimmett, Elyria High School, Basketball
Sports Development Award
North Coast Athletic Conference
GCSC Volunteer of the Year Award presented by KeyBank
Michelle Ricco
Lifetime Achievement Award presented by EOX Vantage
Hanford Dixon, legendary Cleveland Browns Cornerback
Best Moment in Cleveland Sports presented by JACK Entertainment
Cleveland Guardians 15-game comeback and Central Division Championship (VIDEO)
For more information, visit clevelandsportsawards.com.