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We believe in the power of sports.
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91st Annual Sports Star of the Year
Presenting Sponsor
Event Information
Seattle Convention Center Summit
900 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Program Begins:
5:00pm
Airing on King 5
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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In The News
90th annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards honors Washington athletes
February 27, 2025
In The News
90th annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards honors Washington athletes
February 27, 2025
In The News
Three Seahawks Inducted Into PNW Football Hall Of Fame, Two More Win Seattle Sports Star Awards
February 27, 2025
In The News
Three Seahawks Inducted Into PNW Football Hall Of Fame, Two More Win Seattle Sports Star Awards
February 27, 2025
In The News
Fred Couples earned lifetime achievement award, Jim Nantz came to the rescue with speech
February 28, 2025
In The News
Fred Couples earned lifetime achievement award, Jim Nantz came to the rescue with speech
February 28, 2025
In The News
90th Sports Star of the Year Awards honor the best in Washington Sports
February 28, 2025
In The News
90th Sports Star of the Year Awards honor the best in Washington Sports
February 28, 2025
Washington’s Biggest Night Out for Sports
Royal Brougham Sports Legend Award
This award is given to one honoree each year, selected by the committee as someone who has excelled in their sport and exemplifies the spirit of our state. Named after the Sports Star creator and Sports Editor of the Seattle P-I, Royal Brougham was determined to create a permanent home and celebration of those legendary moments that make Washington sports what it is.
Kasey Keller
Michelle Akers
Keith Jackson Media Excellence Award
Some of the most recognizable voices in Washington sports have received this award for excellence in communicating the sports stories of our state. The award pays homage to Keith Jackson, a WSU alum and beloved sports commentator. From hydroplane races to minor league baseball, Keith Jackson covered locally and as a celebrated national broadcaster for ABC Sports and ABC Radio.
Presented By:
Tony Ventrella
Sports Story of the Year
From the highest highs to the devastating losses, we feel each moment together as sports fans. This award celebrates the victories of our teams and the accolades of our athletes.
Presented By:
2025 Award Winner
Seattle Torrent Takes the Ice
2025 Award Winner
Sounders FC First to Fill Trophy Case with Continental Conquest
2025 Award Winner
UW Soccer Captures National Attention
2025 Award Winner
Seahawks to Super Bowl LX with Winningest Season
2025 Award Winner
Mariners Postseason Magic while Raleigh Sets Records
Sports Star of the Year, Women's Sports
Since introducing the category, Sports Star of the Year has worked to acknowledge and celebrate the vast array of powerful athletes throughout women's sports.
Presented By:
2025 Award Winner
Gabby Williams
Seattle Storm | All-Star Defense
2025 Award Winner
Caroline Penner
Seattle U Soccer | High-scoring All-American
2025 Award Winner
Amanda and Hana Moll
UW Track and Field, Pole Vault | National Record Breakers
2025 Award Winner
Emily Lundgren
WSU Swimming | Cougars’ First All-American
2025 Award Winner
Yvonne Ejim
Gonzaga Basketball | Bulldogs All-time Great
2025 Award Winner
Jordyn Bugg
Reign FC | Standout Defender
Sports Star of the Year, Men's Sports
Washington athletes have been honored in a variety of sports over the last nine decades. The wonderful thing about Sports Star is the celebration of other key people in athletics, with the inaugural award going to referee Bobby Morris.
Presented By:
2025 Award Winner
Bryan Woo
Mariners | American League All-Star
2025 Award Winner
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Seahawks | NFL’s Leading Receiver
2025 Award Winner
Cristian Roldan
Sounders FC | Star Midfielder
2025 Award Winner
Nathan Green
UW Track and Field | Two-time National Champion
2025 Award Winner
Richie Aman
UW Soccer | Hermann Trophy Finalist
9 decades of sports star
Founded in 1935 by legendary sports editor Royal Brougham and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Sports Star of the Year (SSY) has celebrated the achievements of Washington sports for nine decades.
Washington’s biggest night out for sports features a pre-show reception and live awards show.
Showcasing the athletes, coaches, and community members behind the most memorable sports stories, previous winners and special guests include Sue Bird, Gary Payton, Steve Largent, Doris Brown Heritage, Ken Griffey Jr., Apolo Ohno, Paul G. Allen, Kelsey Plum, Stefan Frei and more.
2026 PARTNERS
Presenting Partner
microsoft
Official Broadcast Partner
king-5
Event Partners
seattle-convention-center
Official Commission Partners: Alabastro Photography, Fearey, Encore,Cutter & Buck, Ernst & Young LLP, Gensler, KPMG, Madak, Net-Tech, Trifilm.