DEAR FRIENDS

Over the last 22 years, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission has had the unique experience of hosting hundreds of sporting events that have provided hundreds of millions in impact to our community.

Not only have we aided in making Northeast Ohio a premier destination for sporting and competitive events, but we’ve made a major impact within our community through providing under resourced youth opportunities to experience their favorite sport, boosting local businesses with visitors and raising worldwide awareness of what makes Cleveland so special.

As we wrap up 22 years of impact, we’d like to celebrate another incredible year for our community. NBA All-Star 2022 made a slam dunk in The Land by welcoming over 120 thousand visitors as well as NBA Stars and Legends on Feb. 18-20 to celebrate basketball, culture, fashion and music as well as leave an impact through legacy projects in our community.

From professional basketball to events hosted for the first time, Stonewall Sports National Tournament and Summit saw nearly 1,500 athletes from 23 cities competing in various tournaments as part of Stonewall Sports, an LGBQTIA+ and Ally communitybased non-profit.

This past year, our community showed up in big ways to support our mission and welcome 10 national sports events. With over 4,300 volunteer hours and 165 youth who participated in programs, our hosted events were a major success thanks to you.

As we look forward to 2023, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is excited to welcome 9 national sporting events providing over $17.8 million in economic activity and continuing its mission to make an impact on our community through the lens of sports.

Tonight, we recognize the accomplishments of some of those who make this community strong and celebrate their success both on and off the court. The show will feature a celebration of athletic achievements, a lifetime of community commitment and the courage to overcome any obstacle through the power of sport.

Sports Awards, the organization’s premier fundraiser, provides the necessary support to continue to compete and win on behalf of Cleveland.

As we celebrate together, we’re appreciative of your support of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission’s mission and we can’t wait to share this evening with you.

Bob Klonk

David Gilbert Chairman President & CEO

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive

GCSC supports the local economy, utilizes sports as a vehicle to forward community agendas and maintains a goal of producing events that are more successful when held in Cleveland than in other cities.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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