Submitted by Experience Olympia & Beyond
Join the Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission in celebrating our community’s athletes, coaches, sports enthusiasts, influencers, and moments that make Thurston County a sports destination. The 2024 Sports Awards will start at 5:30 p.m. on November 7, 2024 at South Puget Sound Community College’s Olympia campus, where we’ll honor the individuals and teams that have made a significant impact on our local sports scene. Doors will open at 5 p.m.
Tickets are now available! Make sure to secure your spot and be part of this exciting event. There will be no ticket sales at the door this year, so plan ahead!
Meet this year’s nominees, submitted by local peers:
Men’s Collegiate Sports Star of the Year
Kai Johnson, University of Montana
Luke Fenner, South Puget Sound Community College
Manny Nicasio, The Evergreen State College
Women’s Collegiate Sports Star of the Year
Nizhoni Tallman, The Evergreen State College
Flor Parker Borrero (Jasmine), The Evergreen State College
Alauna Carstens, The Evergreen State College
Grace Hurley, South Puget Sound Community College
Boys High School Sports Star of the Year
Dylan Stevens, Tumwater High School
Kriya Hart, Capital High School
Jaylen Kennedy, North Thurston High School
Mason Embrey, Yelm High School
Drew Carlson, Olympia High School
Girls High School Sports Star of the Year
Samantha Blank, Yelm High School
Hana Mall, Capital High School
Ella Ferguson, Tumwater High School
Claudia Wilson, Olympia High School
Rylee Hall, Capital High School
Sports Legend
Brad Hooper
Bob Atwell
Carl Hancock
Sports Moment of the Year Awards
Dylan Stevens, Tumwater High School Soccer
Kai Johnson, WWU Men’s Basketball Team
Prairie Days Charity Mushball Tournament
NTHS Volleyball Team
Yelm Powerlifting
Tia Kutz & River Ridge Cheer
Shannon Brigham & North Thurston Public Schools Gymnastics
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Send a note to Braeden Armin!
