Posted October 15, 2026 in Press Releases
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Contact: Alyssa Bozin, abozin@clevelandsports.org, (216)- 363-1315
TREY WINGO, RENOWNED SPORTS BROADCASTER AND 23-YEAR ESPN VETERAN, TO HOST THE 27TH GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS AWARDS AT ROCKET ARENA
Table and ticket packages are now on sale for Cleveland’s biggest night in sports
CLEVELAND – Trey Wingo, one of the most recognizable voices in sports media, will host the 27th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards presented by Ancora and Minutemen Workforce Solutions on Wednesday, February 3, 2027, at Rocket Arena. The premier annual sports fundraiser supporting the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) celebrates and honors athletic achievement throughout Northeast Ohio, from high school standouts to professional athletes. Table packages and individual tickets are on sale at clevelandsportsawards.com.
Watch Trey Wingo share his excitement to host Sports Awards.
The evening will begin with red carpet arrivals, a pre-show reception, and networking. Guests will enjoy an open bar, dinner stations and a high-value silent auction before taking their seats for the awards program, which will feature special guest appearances from local and national celebrities. The live awards show will be followed by an after-party featuring martini and dessert bars and live entertainment.
The 27th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards will recognize Northeast Ohio’s top athletic achievements, memorable sports moments and individuals whose courage, service and contributions have made a lasting impact on the region’s sports community. Awards presented during the event will include:
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Male High School Athlete of the Year presented by University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute
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Female High School Athlete of the Year presented by University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute
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Male Collegiate Athlete of the Year presented by H. Jack’s Plumbing and Heating “The Super Plumber”
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Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year presented by H. Jack’s Plumbing and Heating “The Super Plumber”
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Professional Athlete of the Year
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Best Moment in Cleveland Sports presented by JACK Entertainment
- Jim Donovan Courage Award presented by Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- GCSC Sports Development Award
- GCSC Volunteer of the Year Award
A 23-year ESPN veteran, Wingo became a cornerstone of the network’s NFL coverage, serving as the longtime host of NFL Live, SportsCenter, and the NFL Draft. During his broadcasting career, he also anchored coverage of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, Wimbledon, and golf’s major championships.
A graduate of Baylor University, Wingo has earned six Mid-America Regional Emmy Awards for reporting excellence, including three consecutive honors for Outstanding Sports Reporting. His career has spanned television, radio, and digital media.
Since departing ESPN, Wingo has expanded his presence in the digital media landscape as the founder of The Wingo Network and host of The OG Football Show, alongside former ESPN colleagues Merril Hoge, Damien Woody, and Mark Schlereth. The weekly YouTube program airs Mondays and examines the NFL's biggest storylines and standout games from the weekend.
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About Greater Cleveland Sports Commission:
Since 2000, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) is responsible for attracting 280+ sporting events which provide more than $1.4 billion in economic activity to Northeast Ohio. GCSC serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events. For more information, visit clevelandsports.org