Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shall be one of many featured presenters within the Better of Hometeam highschool sports activities awards present on Thursday, June 18.

Mahomes will announce the Hometeam Male and Feminine Athletes of the 12 months, that are the highest awards of the evening.

The present will premiere at 6 p.m. on June 18 and is free to observe on-line at Telegram.com/BestofHometeam.

Honorees who’ve been named 2019-20 Hometeam All-Stars ought to register on the web site by Sunday to obtain a particular present package deal that shall be mailed to their dwelling previous to the occasion. Registration is just not required to observe the present. 

In recognition of seniors who missed their remaining sports activities seasons the occasion may also embrace a nationwide tribute video honoring these student-athletes.

The title sponsor for the present is DCU – Digital Federal Credit score Union. Different supporting companies embrace Constancy Financial institution, Wachusett Mountain and Massive Y.

In February, the 24-year-old Mahomes led to the Chiefs to their first Tremendous Bowl title since 1969, whereas changing into the youngest participant to earn MVP honors. 

Mahomes joins a strong checklist {of professional} athletes who will current awards within the Better of Hometeam present, together with Venus Williams, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Phelps, Drew Brees, Gabby Douglas, Bode Miller, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Gary Woodland, Misty Might-Treanor, Jordan Burroughs, Norm Duke, Rose Lavelle, Jessica Mendoza and Keli Smith Puzo.

Tv sports activities broadcasters Jesse Palmer, Sage Steele, Dr. Jerry Punch and Courtney Cronin will host the awards present. Extra presenters shall be introduced in coming weeks.

The general public may present assist of seniors by becoming a member of within the nationwide motion with assist messages on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #DontStopNow. One particular person nationally utilizing #DontStopNow will win $1,000 for themselves and $1,000 for the charity of their selection. See particulars on the occasion web site the evening of the present for added data.

The Telegram & Gazette may also take part in a nationwide effort to lift funds regionally for these impacted most by the COVID-19 pandemic. Donate on Telegram.com/BestofHometeam to the “Group Telegram Covid Reduction.” This nationwide effort will assist the United Approach, The American Crimson Cross and Feeding America. The neighborhood that raises essentially the most funds by June 20 will receiving an identical donation from the USA Immediately Community, as much as $10,000, for these native charities.