The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has announced the finalists for the 2024 Annual Sport Awards. These awards will be presented at the 47th 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 on March 24, 2024. Tickets for the event are on sale now.
The Annual Sport 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), Special Olympics Athlete of the Year, and Outstanding Sports Contributor. The finalists are:
Amateur Athlete of the Year
Johnell Davis – Florida Atlantic University, Basketball
Andrew Riley – Palm Beach Atlantic University, Golf
Jordan Travis – Florida State 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
Ashley Byrd – Spanish River Community High School, Softball
Toby Harbeck – The Benjamin School, Golf
Fred Ross – William T. Dwyer High School, Basketball
High School Athlete of the Year – Female
Alex Dorr – American Heritage School, Lacrosse
Emma O’Day – Boca Raton Community High School, Cross Country
Lily White – The Benjamin School, Soccer and Football
High School Athlete of the Year – Male
Javian Mallory – West Boca Raton Community High School, Football
Jack Schulte – Saint Andrew’s School, Lacrosse
Calvin “Bobo” Sirman – Lake Worth Community High School, Basketball
Special Olympics Athlete of the Year
Eric Ford
Outstanding Sports Contributor
Miracle League of Palm Beach County