Greater Cleveland Sports Awards

AWARDS

Award winners for 23rd Greater Cleveland Sports Awards presented by Medical Mutual and Ancora have been announced!

The award winner from each of the categories listed below were announced live during Greater Cleveland Sports Commission's annual fundraiser on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.

Male High School Athlete of the Year presented by University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

Tyler Lencewicz, Shaker Heights High School, Hockey

Female High School Athlete of the Year presented by University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

Katie Clute, Olmsted Falls High School, Cross Country and Track & Field

Male Collegiate Athlete of the Year presented by H. Jack's Plumbing & Heating Co. "The Super Plumber!"

Sincere Carry, Kent State University, Basketball (Solon High School)

Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year presented by H. Jack's Plumbing & Heating Co. "The Super Plumber!"

Case Western Reserve University Women's Soccer Team

Professional Athlete of the Year 

José Ramírez, Cleveland Guardians, Third Baseman

Additional awards for 23rd Greater Cleveland Sports Awards will include:

• Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Courage Award - Maya Austerman
• Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Union Home Mortgage - Ted Ginn Sr.
• Best Moment in Cleveland Sports presented by JACK Entertainment - Cleveland Guardians 2022 American League Championship Season
• Sports Development Award - Downtown Cleveland Alliance
• 5-Star Senior Athlete Award presented by Medical Mutual - Luise Easton

Finalists are selected by local sports and media outlets as well as an awards committee who chose outstanding athletes from Northeast Ohio’s following counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark and Summit. The finalists in the above categories will be based on the highest number of votes.

To view a full list of all past Greater Cleveland Sports Awards winners, click here.