Pensacola Sports Annual Awards Banquet 2025

Congratulations to our Winners:

Georgia Hood

This award is given to an individual for outstanding accomplishment in athletics during the past year as a professional. This award may be given to multiple winners for one female and one male, or two joint winners if such accomplishments justify.

Winners from the 2024 banquet were honored for their hard work and dedication during the previous year. (2023)

James Currie is a long-term friend, volunteer and former employee of Pensacola Sports, or as he knew it, Pensacola Sports Association. James retired in December after spending the past four decades dedicating himself to the organization.

Congratulations to our Awardees:

Brian Carmack

Awarded to an individual who has shown exceptional commitment in assisting with sporting events in the community (Pensacola Sports events are the preferred criteria, but others may be considered.)

Winners from the 2024 banquet were honored for their hard work and dedication during the previous year. (2023)

Congratulations to the 2023 Awardees:

• Trent Jeffcoat
• Dalton Neuschwander
• Elias Haavisto
• Stefanie Markwardt
• John McMullen
• Olivia Nelson
• Adriana Mieses-Sanchez
• Daniela Reyes
• Tony Capano
• Pace Girls Weightlifting Team
• Logan Robinson
• Ian Malone
• Max Little
• Coulson Voeltz
• Larry Tilley
• Golden Elite Track & Field Club
• Drew Beroset
• Ariyanna Williams
• Kayden Engel
• Therron Percival
• Kevin Randel
• Gulf Breeze High School Girls Soccer
• Pensacola Christian Academy Cross Country
• Paige Pierce
• Madison Walker
• Connor Laughlin
• Izek Keodouangdy
• Sophia Nguyen
• Kiara Vega
• Patiricia Gandolfo
• Mark Yepishin
• Paige Phillips

This award is given to individuals or organizations in the Pensacola Area that have made significant achievements/contributions in sports. State and National championships at the highest level attainable for the sports should be considered.

Winners from the 2024 banquet were honored for their hard work and dedication during the previous year. (2023)

Congratulations to our Awardee:

Carl Stallworth

The recipient of this award is a Special Olympian whose achievements are extraordinary and who best exemplifies the spirit of the Special Olympics.

Winners from the 2024 banquet were honored for their hard work and dedication during the previous year. (2023)

Congratulations to our 2023 Class:

• Paul & Matthew Chestnutt
• Deric Ladnier

Candidates should be selected for outstanding contributions to the Pensacola area in the following categories:

• Improvements to Pensacola Sports events and/or work
• Superior career achievements in athletics
• Meritorious service to a particular event, but not necessarily limited to a particular one
• Other noteworthy accomplishments in the field of sports worthy of this distinction

Not presented for one-year accomplishments

Winners from the 2024 banquet were honored for their hard work and dedication during the previous year. (2023)

Congratulations to our Awardee

Josn Sitton

The sportsman of the year is presented for contributing to the advancement of sports in the greater Pensacola Area, or achievement of an outstanding athletic accomplishment.

Winners from the 2024 banquet were honored for their hard work and dedication during the previous year. (2023)