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2016 Atlanta Sports Awards 2016 Atlanta Sports Awards 11th Anniversary The Atlanta Sports Awards was created by the Atlanta Sports Council (ASC) to celebrate the most accomplished athletes, coaches, teams and outstanding contributors in the Atlanta sports community. The audience is filled with a “who’s who” of Atlanta sports celebrities along with a blue-chip roster of Atlanta-based FORTUNE 500 corporations, many of which sponsor the event. This sold-out, gala-style event draws nearly 450 attendees to The Fox Theatre’s Egyptian Ballroom each year. The evening begins with a private reception and silent auction followed by dinner and the awards show. AWARD CATEGORIES & WINNERS The Atlanta coach whose dedication and commitment COACH OF THE YEAR to coaching excellence is fostered in the lives of his/her Mike Budenholzer, Atlanta Hawks athletes both on and off the field. PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR The Atlanta professional athlete who demonstrates Mike Budenholzer Paul Millsap Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks superior physical ability in his/her sport. COLLEGIATE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR The Atlanta collegiate athlete who demonstrates superior Lee McCoy, University of Georgia Men’s Golf physical ability in his/her sport. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR The Atlanta high school athlete who demonstrates Jaylen Brown, Wheeler High School Boy’s Basketball superior physical ability in his/her sport. Chris McMcrary presenting award to Tina Woods, representing Malcolm Mitchell The Atlanta team whose dedication and work ethic Hawks, Team of the Year TEAM OF THE YEAR resulted in a consistently high level of achievement Atlanta Hawks or a championship. COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD The Atlanta athlete or coach who is actively involved in Malcolm Mitchell, University of Georgia the community and epitomizes the highest standards for leadership, sportsmanship and integrity. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Atlanta athlete or individual whose dedication to the John Smoltz, Atlanta Braves development of sports has made a lasting positive effect. Chase Strompl, Wheeler Athletic Director, accepting award on behalf of Jaylen Brown John Smoltz SILENT AUCTION AWARD SPONSORS & EVENT PARTNERS The silent auction raises funds to support the 680 The Fan Habrif, Arogeti & Wynne ASC’s event recruitment initiatives and features AT&T The Home Depot items (such as golf, concert, hospitality, and A Divine Event Kia sporting event packages, as well as sports Delta Air Lines PrimeSport memorabilia) provided by Heritage and Coca-Cola SCORE Atlanta ETA Creative-Production SunTrust Sports & Entertainment additional partners. FOX Sports South Georgia Power, A Southern Company THE AWARD SHOW Alec Schimke, Andy Arlotta - Georgia Swarm Ovie Mughelli, Former Atlanta Falcon and Dan Corso Lindsay Billings, finalist for High School Athlete of the Year and parents D.J. Shockley, former Atlanta Falcon David Hartnett, Metro Atlanta Chamber and wife Paul Millsap Lee McCoy and Marsha Mock Patrick Dimarco (right), Falcons John Smoltz and wife Kathryn Smoltz Bobby Dodd Foundation Table Sterling Brown, KSU Director of Character Darren Eales (left), Atlanta United FC and Wes Development and son Elijah Brown Durham (right), FOX Sport South Broadcastor.
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