Sports San Diego Announces 2024 Rising Tide Award Winners
Published on May 18, 2024 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
San Diego Strike Force News Release
San Diego - Sports San Diego announced the winners of the Rising Tide Awards at their inaugural Game Time Gala this evening. The awards recognize significant contributions from organizations and individuals in San Diego in 2023 and 2024 and celebrates the impacts of sports events on the tourism and hospitality industry.
The gala was hosted by Sports San Diego, a non-profit organization that produces the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, Rady Children's Invitational, and the California State Games, and serves as the region's sports commission.
"We're excited to announce our first winners of the Rising Tide Awards," said Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego. "Sports events have been a pillar of the tourism industry in San Diego for decades. Even recently, San Diego has attracted some of the largest events and most iconic brands in the world including the World Surf League, World Lacrosse Championships, Manchester United, New Zealand All Blacks, and Breeders' Cup to name a few."
2024 Rising Tide Award Winners:
- Best Marketing Campaign - San Diego Wave, 2024 Jersey Kit Release
- Allied Partner of the Year - Rady Children's Hospital-SanDiego
- Impact Player of the Year - Ryan Patterson, Owner, San Diego Legion
- Venues of the Year- Snapdragon Stadium and Barnes Tennis Center
- Special Event of Year - Concacaf Women's Gold Cup
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