Patrick Mahomes II, quarterback for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, can be one of many featured visitor presenters within the Every 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 evening.
“We’re thrilled so as to add knowledgeable athlete of Patrick Mahomes’ caliber to an already sturdy lineup of wonderful skilled athletes,” mentioned Mark Olivieri, Vice President Multimedia Gross sales, MetroWest Every day Information. “We needed to guarantee that the printed awards present, which changed our stay occasion for this 12 months, was further particular for the athletes, coaches and colleges, honored every year as a part of the annual Every 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 doable.”
Mahomes, a local of Tyler, Texas, dazzled Chief followers throughout the 2019-20 season with come-from-behind rallies that finally 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 changing 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 sturdy record {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 can 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 Every day Information All-Stars ought to register on the web site by Sunday, Might 17 to obtain a particular reward bundle that can be mailed to their residence previous to the occasion. Registration shouldn’t be required to observe the present.
In recognition of seniors who missed their closing sports activities seasons, this occasion will embody a nationwide tribute video honoring these scholar athletes. The general public may 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 evening of the present for extra data.
MetroWest Every day Information will even take part in a nationwide effort to boost funds domestically for these impacted most by the COVID-19 pandemic. Donate on MetroWestDailyNews.com/AllStars to the “Crew Every day Information Covid Aid.” This nationwide effort will help the United Method, The American Crimson Cross and Feeding America. The group that raises essentially the most funds by June 20 will obtain an identical donation from the USA Right this moment 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 places, together with the Every day Information All-Stars broadcast, at: sportsawards.usatoday.com, in addition to on the occasion web site at MetroWestDailyNews.com/AllStars.
