The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has announced the finalists for the 2023 Annual Sports Awards. These awards will be presented at the 46th Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame presented by Baptist Health, an event that honors the outstanding athletes, coaches, and contributors to sports in the region. This year’s banquet will take place Sunday, April 2. Tickets for the event are on sale now.
The Annual Sports Awards recognize excellence across a range of categories, including Amateur Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, High School Coach of the Year, High School Player of the Year (male and female), and the Special Olympics Athlete of the Year. The finalists are:
Amateur Athlete of the Year
Marques Burgess – Keiser University, Football
Jillienne Cangelosi – Florida Atlantic University, Beach Volleyball
Todd Centeio – James Madison University, Football
Coach of the Year
Adam Epstein – Keiser University, Swimming and Diving
Dusty May – Florida Atlantic University, Basketball
Doug Socha – Keiser University, Football
High School Coach of the Year
Drew Immler – Spanish River Community High School, Flag Football
Tony Seaman – Saint Andrew’s School, Lacrosse
Kevin Thompson – Palm Beach Central High School, Football
High School Athlete of the Year – Female
Luna Curran – Oxbridge Academy, Softball
Carli Fleisher – American Heritage School-Delray, Lacrosse
Mya Quinn – Spanish River Community High School, Flag Football
High School Athlete of the Year – Male
Jayden Hylton – Palm Beach Gardens Community High School, Baseball
DeeJay Holmes – Pahokee High School, Football
Micah Mays – The Benjamin School, Football and Track and Field
Special Olympics Athlete of the Year
Keith Porges
