The 2023 Las Vegas Sun Standout Awards at the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa, Monday May 23, 2023.
Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 | 2 a.m.
Do you know a high school athlete in Southern Nevada who is dominating the competition?
What about a student-athlete who is excelling in both the classroom and on the playing field? Or that prep athlete who is also making an impact in our community?
Here’s your chance to have them recognized.
The Las Vegas Sun is seeking nominations for the Sun Standout Awards, our annual sports awards show May 20 at the South Point Showroom. Nominate here.
Modeled after ESPN’s ESPY Awards, the black-tie-optional event honors top games, moments, teams and players. Awards include Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Scholar Athlete of the Year and Citizen of the Year.
It’s our seventh year hosting the show, where student-athletes from all corners of Southern Nevada gather for an evening celebrating the brightest in high school sports.
Our goal is to highlight the best of the best — regardless of sport. We’ve featured top wrestlers, tennis players, girls flag football players and others among the honorees. We’ve honored athletes who’ve become first round picks in the MLB First-Year Player Draft, and those who are currently in the NBA.
“I’m so proud to be part of this meaningful evening for Las Vegas student-athletes,” said Ray Brewer, the Sun’s managing editor and the show’s host. “There’s nothing more important than giving the teenagers the spotlight they deserve and sharing in their accomplishments. It’s an honor to shine a light on their achievements.”
The show also has become popular with Las Vegas professional sports teams. The Aces, Golden Knights and Raiders have contributed to the evening in various ways. The Raiderettes dance team helped distribute awards; the Golden Knights have sent their mascot, “Chance,” to the show; and Aces players have participated in the occasion.
Nominations close April 19.
