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90th Annual Sports Star of the Year
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JORDAN BABINEAUX
Former NFL Player, Speaker, Author, and Mindset Coach
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From making game-changing plays in the NFL to helping leaders and organizations navigate their own high-stakes moments, Jordan Babineaux has mastered the art of adaptation and success.
Babineaux, known as “Big Play Babs” for his clutch performances during his nine-year NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans, has taken the same resilience, discipline, and leadership that defined his time on the field and applied it to the world of business and personal development.
Author of international best-seller, Pivot to Win: Make the Big Plays in Life, Sports & Business, Babineaux is a sought-after speaker, leadership coach, and business consultant, working with athlete- entrepreneurs, small business owners, and high performers to develop the mindset and strategies necessary to lead with confidence, build winning teams, and achieve lasting success.

STEVE RAIBLE
Former NFL Player, Sportscaster, Anchor, and Voice of the Seahawks
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A longtime broadcaster and original Seattle Seahawk, Steve Raible has been a fixture in the Pacific Northwest for almost half a century. Raible entered broadcasting in 1982 following a six-year career as a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, and was inducted into the PNW Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
The multi Emmy-award-winning reporter and anchor was a trusted figure on the airwaves of KIRO-7 News for almost thirty years. After retiring from the news desk in 2020, Raible continues to be the “Voice of the Seahawks” as the team’s radio play-by-play announcer, a job he’s held since 2004.
Steve has been married to his bride Sharon since 1981 and together they have helped raise millions of dollars for countless charities in the Northwest.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.

Fred Couples
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.
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Kenny Mayne
Sports Equity & Inclusion Award
Presented in partnership with King County Play Equity Coalition, the recipient is an individual or organization that has served the region by designing and implementing system-level change to engage youth and families historically marginalized from sports.
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Skate Like A Girl
Wayne Gittinger Inspirational Youth Award
This award honors a young Washingtonian athlete who has overcome significant obstacles— medical, environmental, or circumstantial — and inspired others. Named for Wayne Gittinger, a former UW athlete and avid UW fan. He and his wife endowed numerous student-athlete scholarships, mentored many young athletes, and were loyal champions of those young athletes who strive to persevere over adversity.
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Harper Wilson
Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award
The recipient of this award is someone who has made an impact on the greater Seattle community through their philanthropic contributions or dedication to community. The award was given the moniker for lifelong sports fan and philanthropist Paul G. Allen, who helped keep the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle when he bought the team, built our stadium, and helped launch 2-time MLS Cup Champion Seattle Sounders FC.
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Marshawn Lynch
Sports Leader of the Year
This honor is awarded to members of the sports community whose efforts have made a direct and significant impact to the sports landscape, either through the building of a successful sports franchise, securing an impactful partnership, launching a new arena, or other means.
The Seattle Sports Commission is thrilled to announce this year's Sports Leader, presented by Alaska Airlines, is Chuck Arnold, Seahawks President.
Under Chuck’s leadership, the Seahawks organization is one of the strongest in the NFL, making an impact both on and off the field with a streak of 180 consecutive home game sellouts, supporting nearly 2,500 PNW charities and championing efforts to launch girls flag football programs at the high school level.
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Chuck Arnold
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.
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2025 Award Winner
Seattle Kraken's Jessica Campbell Makes NHL History

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Ringing in the New Year with a Spotlight on Seattle

2025 Award Winner
Seattle Seawolves Dominate Western Conference
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UW Crew Reigns
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.
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2025 Award Winner
Jordan Chiles
USA Gymnastics

2025 Award Winner
Nneka Ogwumike
Seattle Storm

2025 Award Winner
Hana Moll
UW Track and Field

2025 Award Winner
Sarah Lessig
Garfield High School

2025 Award Winner
Katie Holloway Bridge
USA Sitting Volleyball
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.
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2025 Award Winner
Cal Raleigh

2025 Award Winner
Leonard Williams

2025 Award Winner
Joe Waskom

2025 Award Winner
Albert Rusnák

2025 Award Winner
John Mateer

2025 Award Winner
Josh Kerr
The Pacific Northwest Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Seattle Convention Center Summit
900 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
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90 Years 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.
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