Best of Amarillo celebrates 10 years of awards, Sox land first honor

October 10, 2011 - American Association (AA)
Amarillo ThunderHeads News Release


AMARILLO, TX - For a decade now, the Amarillo Globe-News has asked readers each year to select their favorite businesses, personalities, and consumer services to be recognized as the Best of Amarillo. It's the best of the best from restaurants to cleaners to dentist and the list goes on to fill the 145 categories of winners.

After their inaugural season of 2011, the Amarillo Sox Baseball Club was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers which is the equivalent to winning one of Hollywood's esteemed Emmy, Golden Globe or Oscar Awards. 2011 marks the Sox first nomination and win but dating back to 2006, this year's honor is the sixth consecutive award for the front office.

The evening doesn't include any red carpet glitz prior to the event but the Best of Awards holds the same glamour in the community and truly has become a signature event in Amarillo of Who's the Best' What's the Best' Glitz and glamour certainly aren't words Amarillo Sox general manager Mark Lee would use to describe a professional minor league baseball team but he believes that the award is more than just an award.

"Winning a best of (Amarillo) is truly an honor because it validates what your business has done over the last year", Lee said. "This award really belongs to our fans because without their loyal support our purpose would be meaningless in this community, our goal is to provide affordable family entertainment and this award signifies our accomplishment".

The evening of honorees, turned winners will be recognized with a special event held on Wednesday, October 12 at the Amarillo Civic Center's Heritage Room from 5pm to 8pm. The event is open to the public with admission of $15 in advance and $17.50 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at any Amarillo Pak-A-Sak location, this year's winner for "Best Convenience Store".

Season tickets are available for purchase in-person or over the phone by visiting the Amarillo Sox Executive Offices at 801 South Polk Street or by calling (806) 242-4653. VISA, MasterCard, and Discover accepted.

For more information about season and individual game tickets, game times, promotions, marketing opportunities, full game schedule, and everything else Sox Baseball, visit the "Official Website of the Amarillo Sox" by logging onto www.amarillosox.com.



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