The 7th Annual Wisconsin Sports Awards Announces Nominees
MILWAUKEE - Good Karma Brands is proud to announce the nominees for the 7th Annual Wisconsin Sports Awards, presented American Family Insurance and Fiduciary Management. The event will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Sports Awards is an annual celebration of Wisconsin’s high school, collegiate and professional athletic achievements.
The 7th Annual Wisconsin Sports Awards will be streamed live and on-demand nationwide on ESPN3, and in the past has seen appearances by Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy, Jabari Parker, Barry Alvarez, Mark Tauscher, Herb Kohler, Wes Edens, and many more prominent Wisconsin athletes, coaches and executives.
In addition, the 7th Annual Wisconsin Sports Awards will spotlight Cousins Subs® and its Make It Better Foundation as they present $20,000 in scholarships to four Wisconsin high school senior athletes. Over the years, Cousins Subs and its Make It Better Foundation has awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 24 high school student-athletes throughout Wisconsin.
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High School Football Player of the Year
Boyd Dietzen, Kimberly High School
Jacob Heyroth, Lodi High School
DJ Stewart, Kimberly High School
Rick Majerus Boys High School Basketball Player of the Year
Tyrese Haliburton, Oshkosh North High School
Tyler Herro, Whitnall High School
Jordan McCabe, Kaukauna High School
Goodwill Power of Work Girls High School Basketball Player of the Year
Hailey Oskey, Seymour High School
McKenna Warnock, Monona Grove High School
Shemera Williams, Milwaukee Academy of Science High School
High School Athlete of the Year, presented by Associated Bank
Max Alba, Franklin High School Baseball
Lillie Hosack, Cedarburg High School Swimming
Lexi Romero, Brookfield Central High School – Gymnastics, Golf, Track & Field
Jeremy Schoenherr, Stratford High School Boys Wrestling
Marc Marotta College Athlete of the Year
Ethan Happ, University of Wisconsin Men’s Basketball
Markus Howard, Marquette University Men’s Basketball
Alex Hornibrook, University of Wisconsin Football
Abby Roque, University of Wisconsin Women’s Hockey
Andrew Rowsey, Marquette University Men’s Basketball
Jonathan Taylor, University of Wisconsin Football
Professional Athlete of the Year, presented by Wisconsin Distributors
Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
David Bakhtiari, Green Bay Packers
Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks
Travis Shaw, Milwaukee Brewers
Homegrown Athlete of the Year, presented by Cousins Subs
Nina Roth, Becca and Matt Hamilton, Team USA, Curling
Joe Schobert, Cleveland Browns
Joe Thomas, Cleveland Browns
TJ Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, presented by Wheels Up
Brad Davison, University of Wisconsin Basketball
Josh Hader, Milwaukee Brewers
Sam Hauser, Marquette Basketball
Blake Martinez, Green Bay Packers
Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks
Jonathan Taylor, University of Wisconsin Football
Moment of the Year, presented by Network Health
October 8, 2017 – Aaron Rodgers’ touchdown pass to Davante Adams to beat Dallas with :16 remaining
December 30, 2017 – Paul Chryst celebrates the Badgers’ Orange Bowl victory
February 6, 2018 – Giannis Antetokounmpo jumps over Tim Hardaway Jr for an alley-oop dunk
February 15, 2018 – University of Wisconsin enshrines Frank Kaminsky’s #44 jersey and beats #6 Purdue
February 22, 2018 – Wisconsin women help bring home Gold for the US Women’s Hockey Team in the 2018 Olympics (Brianna Decker, Meghan Duggan, Hilary Knight, Alex Rigsby)
April 1, 2018 – Arike Ogunbowale hits her 2nd buzzer-beater shot to win the NCAA Championship
Individual Performance of the Year
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) scores 44 points vs. Portland
Josh Hader (Milwaukee Brewers) strikes out 8 batters vs. Cincinnati
Natasha Heideman (Marquette University Women’s Basketball) scores 32 points vs. Dayton
Alex Hornibrook (University of Wisconsin) throws four touchdowns in the Orange Bowl
Markus Howard (Marquette University Men’s Basketball) scores 52 points vs. Providence
Gruber Law Offices “One Call That’s All” Coach of the Year
Paul Chryst, University of Wisconsin Football
Craig Counsell, Milwaukee Brewers
Steve Jones, Kimberly High School Football
Carolyn Kieger, Marquette University Basketball
ATI Athlete of the Year
Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Jonathan Taylor, University of Wisconsin Football
American Family Insurance Dream Team of the Year
Kimberly High School Football
Milwaukee Brewers
University of Wisconsin Football
University of Wisconsin Women’s Hockey
The winners of the following awards will be announced at the event on August 22, 2018:
• Fiduciary Management Gamechanger Award
• Community Involved Athlete of the Year
• Inspirational Athlete of the Year, presented by Husch Blackwell
Listen to WSA Weekly Host, Lance Davis, joined ESPN Wisconsin's Wilde and Tausch to announce some of the nominees. Download the podcast.
Good Karma Brands Founder/CEO Craig Karmazin joined ESPN Wisconsin's Homer and Gabe to also announce nominees. Download the podcast.
Media availability will be limited to the Wheels Up Blue Carpet, and a limited number of media credentials for the show will be available for working media who wish to cover the event. To request a credential, please visit goodkarmabrands.com/wsa.
The Wisconsin Sports Awards was created and is produced by Good Karma Brands. Those interested in sponsorship should contact Dan Carlson of ESPN Milwaukee at dcarlson@goodkarmabrands.com.
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Wisconsin Sports Awards Media Contact:
Emily Dillinger | 440.759.3440 | edillinger@goodkarmabrands.com
About Good Karma Brands:
Good Karma Brands, LLC (GKB) is a sports marketing company with expertise in sports and event marketing. GKB owns and operates six ESPN affiliated stations, in addition to managing local ESPN digital inventory on ESPN.com, WatchESPN and the ESPN App. GKB also owns two Wisconsin-based Verizon Premium Wireless retail stores specializing in concierge service, and a home furnishings and design business called the Home Market in Milwaukee. GKB Events operates the Wisconsin Sports Awards and the Tundra Trio, a luxury tailgate destination in Green Bay. For more information, please visit www,goodkarmabrands.com.