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Winners Announced for the 2025 Kansas City Sports Awards Presented by Populous

KANSAS CITY, MO (June 17, 2025) – The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation have announced the honorees for the 2025 Kansas City Sports Awards presented by Populous.

“Over this past year, Kansas City has seen extraordinary sporting achievements across the professional, collegiate and amateur levels,” says Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission. “This year’s honorees showcase the continuous growth of Kansas City sports and the impact they have in our community.”

The 2025 Honorees:

Children’s Mercy Athlete of the Year
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current

McCownGordon Construction Executive of the Year
J.J. Picollo
Kansas City Royals

Spire Community Champion
Sarah Nauser & Salvador Perez
Kansas City Royals

Polsinelli Team of the Year
Pittsburg State Men’s and Women’s Track & Field

Burns & McDonnell Coach of the Year:
Matt Quatraro
Kansas City Royals

Mobile Legacy Award
Ray Bechard
University of Kansas

The Kansas City Sports Awards will be held on Thursday, August 14 at the Muehleblach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The event will start with a 5:30 p.m. reception followed by the dinner and awards program, scheduled for 7 p.m. More information can be here.

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