The 6th annual Sneaker Soiree, hosted by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, was held Thursday night at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre.
It is known as Tampa Bay's premier annual "off-the-field" event.
The Soiree recognizes a year's worth of local sports properties’ on and off the field achievements. The event also commemorates leaders and key members of the Bay Area sports scene who have had a lasting impact.
Here's a list of this year's winners:
Sports Community Hero Award - Meredith Bissette, USF Softball
USF Moment of the Year - USF Football vs #21 Temple
Lee Roy Selmon Lifetime achievement award - Chi Chi Rodriguez
Sports Community Hero Award - Billy Turner
Sports Community Moment of the Year - 2016 NCAA MEN's Frozen Frozen
Under Armour "I will" award - Lizzie Dolan
Tampa Bay Rays Moment of the Year - Kevin Kiermaier wins platinum and gold glove awards
Freddie Solomon Moral Courage Award - Jake Hampton(Sickles)
Bucs Moment of the Year - Jameis Winston Voted Rookie of the Year
Tom McEwen Community Advocate Winner - Jack Harris
Tampa Bay Lightning Moment of the Year - Round 2 vs. NY Islanders