Guest of honor
NFL legend Peyton Manning will speak at the All-City Prep Sports Awards.
The Oklahoman’s AllCity Prep Sports Awards celebrating top high school athletes, is set for June 15 at the Cox Convention Center.
Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, the NFL’s only five-time Most Valuable Player and a 14-time Pro Bowl selection, will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker.
Over 500 of the best student-athletes in the Oklahoma City metro area will earn invitations to the 2017 All-City Prep Sports Awards.
The two-hour program includes a question-and-answer session with Manning, 20 major awards in various sports plus awards for Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year and Team of the Year.
“We are committed to covering high school athletics better than anyone else,” said Chris Reen, President and Publisher of The Oklahoman. “That’s why we believe Peyton Manning is the perfect speaker for this
event because his work ethic, passion and strong family values are in alignment with our mission. Plus, imagine the thrill of being on stage with Peyton Manning while receiving an award for exceptional athletic performance, in front of your family, peers and coaches. What a special memory for these student athletes.”
The signature sponsor for this year’s event is Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores.
“Sponsoring an impactful event such as The Oklahoman’s AllCity Prep Sports Awards was a no brainer for us,” said Drew Braum, President, Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores. “We are proud to sponsor an event celebrating the Oklahoma City metro area’s best high school athletes. The light that will shine on these wonderful student athletes will leave a lasting impression and instill a sense of accomplishment with each award recipient and nominee.”
All-City athletes from 12 different sports will earn an invitation and free entry to the All-City Prep Sports Awards. The top two athletes from each sport will be honored.
Peyton Manning earned his place among the greatest quarterbacks in league history as a leader in nearly every statistical passing category. During the 2015/2016 season, Manning led the Denver Broncos to a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50, making him the first starting quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different teams. Manning entered the NFL in 1998 with the Indianapolis Colts as the first overall draft pick. He amassed the most career touchdown passes in league history in addition to ranking first all-time in completions and passing yards.
For more information on the event, visit www. okprepsportsawards. com. For sponsorship information, please contact Wayne Snow at wsnow@oklahoman.com or (405) 475-3771.