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The 8th Annual Sports Awards recognizes local game changers!

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.

June 4, 2025

South Puget Sound Community College

2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

2025 SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

We are beyond excited to be able to bring attention to our local sports community, however, we can’t do it without you! The Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission is looking for local partners to sponsor the event in a variety of unique and customizable opportunities.

2025 Sponsorships Available

2025 Sports Awards Nominations

Seven awards will be presented at our annual Sports Awards banquet on June 4, 2025. Community members can nominate high school, collegiate, and recreational athletes or coaches for one of those seven awards. Sports community leaders and influencers are also eligible for awards.

Nominations are open until May 12, 2025.

Collegiate Sports Star of the Year - Women's Sports

Nominees must have been enrolled at a full-time Thurston County college for the 2024-2025 academic year or be a native of Thurston County. Nominees must also have participated for a minimum of one year in at least one collegiate sport and exemplify strong leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship with good school behavior.

Women's Sports Nomination

Collegiate Sports Star of the Year - Men's Sports

Nominees must have been enrolled at a full-time Thurston County college for the 2024-2025 academic year or be a native of Thurston County. Nominees must also have participated for a minimum of one year in at least one collegiate sport and exemplify strong leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship with good school behavior.

Men's Sports Nomination

High School Sports Star of the Year – Girl’s Sports

Nominees must have been enrolled full-time in a Thurston County high school program during the 2024-2025 academic year. Nominees must have participated for at least one season in at least one organized sport (high school, club, etc.), and exemplify strong leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship with good school behavior.

Girl's Sports Nomination

High School Sports Star of the Year – Boy's Sports

Nominees must have been enrolled full-time in a Thurston County high school program during the 2024-2025 academic year. Nominees must have participated for at least one season in at least one organized sport (high school, club, etc.), and exemplify strong leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship with good school behavior.

Boy's Sports Nomination

Sports Contributor of the Year

Nominees are passionate about the growth and success of sports in Thurston County. Nominees could be coaches, people affiliated with nonprofit organizations, individuals, or major monetary donors to sports initiatives that serve to increase or improve sports access in Thurston County. Nominees must have demonstrated a commitment to sports during the 2024-2025 academic year. Open to all ages.

Sports Contributor of the Year Nomination

Sports Moment of the Year

Nominees can be a team or individual that has achieved local, regional or national recognition for a sports moment that occurred during the 2024-2025 academic year. Nominations should highlight an inspiring story, or an outstanding achievement by either a team or individual having ties to Thurston County.

Sports Moment of the Year Nomination

Thurston County Sports Legend

Nominees must be individuals (five years removed from High School) who have resided in Thurston County for a minimum of five years and are passionate about the growth and success of sports in Thurston County. The nominee must have maintained and continue to maintain ties to Thurston County through philanthropic events, volunteer activity, or financial donations to support sports in the community. Nominees will have had a significant impact on the Thurston County sports community (prior or current collegiate or professional sports players may be included).

Thurston County Sports Legend Nomination