Greater Orlando Sports Commission Unveils List of 68 Finalists For 2024 SPORTYS Awards

Orlando, Fla. (October 16, 2024) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has unveiled the list of 68 finalists for the 2024 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. The finalists were selected by a voting committee made up of members of the GO Sports board of directors. Representing 34 different organizations throughout Greater Orlando, the finalists are listed below.

“Congratulations to all of the finalists announced today,” said Sharon Line Clary, Chairman of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission Board of Directors. “We could not be more pleased to celebrate these tremendously talented individuals in our sports community. This year’s inclusive field of 68 finalists represents 34 different regional organizations and shows the continued growth and impact of the sports industry in Central Florida.”

The 2024 SPORTYS will honor sports business professionals whose contributions and impact are vital in making Greater Orlando one of the country’s premier sports destinations. The show will steam online at WKMG-TV News 6’s ClickOrlando.com on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. with the winners being revealed during the broadcast.

Tickets are now on sale for the watch party and industry reception that will take place the same night at the Orlando Museum of Art. Registration will open at 6:00 p.m., followed by the live watch party at 7:00 p.m. and Orlando Sports Industry Reception at 8:00 p.m.

In addition to Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute returning as the presenting sponsor, the following corporate partners have returned as award sponsors: AdventHealth, Berman Hopkins & Associates LLP, Florida Citrus Sports, Full Sail University’s Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting, Mission Resort + Club, Osceola Heritage Park, OUC The Reliable One, Visit Orlando, and VyStar Credit Union.

“Thank you to the team at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, as well as all of our award sponsors for returning to support this terrific event,” said Jason Siegel, President & CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.

In addition to the 10 categories listed below, two award category winners will be announced at a later date: the Chairman’s Award of Excellence, and the Sports Tourism Alliance Award. These winners will be revealed in a separate announcement prior to the broadcast.

Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Michael D. Kalinich at Michael@greaterorlandosports.com.

2024 SPORTYS Finalists:

Finalists are listed in alphabetical order within each category.

Best in Business Operations

Best in Corporate Partnerships

Best in Gameday & Team Operations

Best in Marketing

Best in Media, Communications & Public Relations

Best in Sales

Best in Social Responsibility

Sponsorship Activation of the Year

Best in Venue Operations

Executive of the Year

About the Greater Orlando Sports Commission

The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is a private, non-profit organization established to attract and manage sports-related events, conferences and activities that drive positive economic development in the City of Orlando, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Seminole County. Founded in 1992-93, the organization has hosted or co-hosted more than 1,660 events in the Greater Orlando area with a total economic impact exceeding $3.3 billion in spending within the community. For more information, visit www.GreaterOrlandoSports.com.