CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – February 16, 2024 – The Corpus Christi Sports Commission, a strategic initiative of Visit Corpus Christi, has unveiled plans for the Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame & Awards Show. This inaugural event will celebrate both the achievements of local sports legends, highlighting their contributions to the rich athletic tapestry of the Coastal Bend region while also celebrating the past year's best athletes and teams.
Scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, at the American Bank Center, the Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame & Awards Show will bring together athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts from across the community to honor those individuals who have left an indelible mark on the local sports landscape.
The Executive Director of the Corpus Christi Sports Commission, Joey Jewell, emphasized the significance of the event, and nomination criteria, "Awards are open to anyone residing in the 11 counties of the Coastal Bend. This could include youth or adult recreation teams, club teams, and Masters and youth individual athletes. If you have a story, we want to celebrate it."
The Corpus Christi Sports commission is now accepting nominations for the following categories:
- Coastal Bend Team of the Year
- Moment of the Year
- Athlete with Heart Award
- Comeback Story of the Year
- Rising Star Award
- Pride of Corpus Christi Award
The Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame & Awards Show is expected to become an annual tradition celebrating the best in the region's athletics.
“The creation of the Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame & Awards Show was very important to me.” said President and CEO of Visit Corpus Christi. “We truly believe our region can be a leader in sports tourism. To do that, the local sports ecosystem needs to band together. What better way than an evening of celebration.”
For more information about the Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame & Awards Show, including the nomination application/criteria, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/sports/events/coastal-bend-sports-hall-of-fame/.
ABOUT CORPUS CHRISTI SPORTS COMMISSION:
The Corpus Christi Sports Commission operates under Visit Corpus Christi, a 501c6 Destination Management Organization, with a mission to create a better community by sharing Corpus Christi with the world. The goal of the Corpus Christi Sports Commission is to develop and promote sports tourism in the region.
ABOUT VISIT CORPUS CHRISTI:
Visit Corpus Christi is a state and national award-winning 501c6 Destination Management Organization contracted by the city of Corpus Christi with a mission to create a better community by sharing Corpus Christi with the world. The organization is primarily funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) paid by visitors while staying overnight in hotels and short-term rentals. Visit Corpus Christi also has a non-profit foundation that supports the hospitality and tourism industry via education programs, raising and providing funding to individuals and businesses during times of need through the Visit CC Cares program.
For more information go to visitcorpuschristi.com.