OCSports Awards 2026

Orange County’s Premier Sports & Business Event

An exclusive night bringing together the region’s top athletes, executives, and leaders.

The OC Sports Awards return June 18, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.

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We are excited to welcome Travis Rodgers as our host for the evening.

If you love sports in Orange County, this is your night. The OC Sports Awards is all about celebrating the people who make this community special. As a place I've called home for more than 20+ years, I’m fired up to be part of it.

Travis Rodgers

Co-host DMarco & Travis Show, Host of LA Rams Pregame & Postgame Shows

Who's Attending

  • Professional athletes
  • Team executives
  • Corporate and civic leaders
  • Sponsors and decision-makers

Why Attend

  • Network with OC’s top business and sports leaders
  • Gain access to athletes and industry insiders
  • Be part of one of Orange County’s fastest-growing sports events
  • Entertain clients in a premium setting

Join us for Orange County’s premier celebration of athletic excellence, where we honor the region’s most outstanding athletes, coaches, and sports leaders. As a national hub for elite talent—and home to one of the highest concentrations of Olympians in California—Orange County stands at the forefront of sport, producing champions who inspire on both a local and global stage.

The evening will feature a red-carpet arrival, dynamic award presentations, and remarks from some of the most influential figures in Orange County sports. Athletes, coaches, executives, media, and community leaders will come together for an unforgettable night celebrating achievement, leadership, and the powerful impact of sport.

The inaugural 2025 OC Sports Awards welcomed more than 300 guests and a distinguished group of sports icons, including Matt Leinart, A.C. Green, Kelly Slater, Nick Itkin, Caroline Marks, Sara Hughes, and Scott Boras, and garnered regional media coverage across NBC, FanDuel Sports Network, and the Under the Halo Podcast—setting the stage for what is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated nights in Orange County sports.

Make Your Nominations By April 24 !

Nominate an athlete from Orange County! Nominations are now open.

Until nominations close!

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Finalists will be announced in late Spring 2026. Honorees are selected by credentialed voting members of the media and sports community.

Join us in celebrating Orange County’s athletic talents at every level this summer at Angel Stadium.

Tickets to the OC Sports Awards will close June 11, 2026.

Presented By

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Awards Presenting Sponsor

VIP Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Official Hotel Sponsor

Official Swag Bag Sponsor

OC Sports Awards Committee:

ANTHONY BRENNEMAN

Executive Director, OC Sports Commission

BLAIN SKINNER

Principal, BSC Consulting

NILO G. LOW

CEO, Kapture

JULIA PALACIO

Events & Executive Liaison Manager, Kapture Global

TIMOTHY JACKSON

Assistant AD of Broadcasting, Facility & Event Operations, CSU Fullerton

DR. CHAD BEAUCHAMP

Founder, REPAIR Sports Institute

DAN RUTSTEIN

President of Business Operations, Orange County Soccer Club

MELANIE POLLAK

Event Services Manager, Visit Anaheim

GEORGE AMEER

Director of Industry Relations, Kwokman Productions