Patrick Mahomes II, quarterback for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, shall be one of many featured visitor presenters within the Each day Information All-Stars awards present on Thursday, June 18. Mahomes will announce the female and male athletes of the 12 months, that are the highest awards of the night time.

“We’re thrilled so as to add knowledgeable athlete of Patrick Mahomes’ caliber to an already sturdy lineup of fantastic skilled athletes,” mentioned Mark Olivieri, Vice President Multimedia Gross sales, MetroWest Each day Information. “We wished to ensure that the printed awards present, which changed our dwell occasion for this 12 months, was further particular for the athletes, coaches and faculties, honored every year as a part of the annual Each day Information All-Stars occasion. Thanks to our title sponsor, DCU – Digital Federal Credit score Union and different supporting companies. With out their help, this broadcast wouldn’t be potential.”

Mahomes, a local of Tyler, Texas, dazzled Chief followers in the course of the 2019-20 season with come-from-behind rallies that in the end led to the Chiefs’ first Tremendous Bowl victory for the reason that 1969 season. His poise and management throughout important moments defied his age, 24, and led to him turning into the youngest participant in NFL historical past to be named the Tremendous Bowl MVP.

Mahomes will announce the Participant of the Yr awards and joins a strong listing {of professional} athlete award presenters, 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. Further presenters shall be introduced in coming weeks.

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

Honorees, who’ve been named Each day Information All-Stars ought to register on the web site by Sunday, Might 17 to obtain a particular present package deal that shall be mailed to their house previous to the occasion. Registration is just not required to observe the present.

In recognition of seniors who missed their remaining sports activities seasons, this occasion will embody a nationwide tribute video honoring these pupil athletes. The general public may also present help of seniors by becoming a member of within the nationwide motion with “help messages” on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #DontStopNow. One individual nationally utilizing #DontStopNow will win $1,000 for themselves and $1,000 for the charity of their alternative. See particulars on the occasion web site the night time of the present for added data.

MetroWest Each day Information can even take part in a nationwide effort to lift funds domestically for these impacted most by the COVID-19 pandemic. Donate on MetroWestDailyNews.com/AllStars to the “Staff Each day Information Covid Reduction.” This nationwide effort will help the United Manner, The American Crimson Cross and Feeding America. The neighborhood that raises probably the most funds by June 20 will obtain an identical donation from the USA Right now Community, as much as $10,000, for these native charities.

Gannett owns and operates the most important highschool athlete recognition program within the U.S. Viewers can discover varied areas, together with the Each day Information All-Stars broadcast, at: sportsawards.usatoday.com, in addition to on the occasion web site at MetroWestDailyNews.com/AllStars.