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Washington’s Biggest Night Out for Sports
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.
Awards
Sports Star of the Year, Men's Sports Award
Sports Star of the Year, Women's Sports Award
Sports Story of the Year Award
Sports Leader of the Year Award
Pacific Northwest Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award presented by Microsoft
Wayne Gittinger Inspirational Youth Award
Keith Jackson Media Excellence Award
Royal Brougham Sports Legend Award
Sports Equity & Inclusion Award presented by Bank of America
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