Contact: Austin Lee, 561-233-3124, alee@palmbeachsports.com

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Palm Beach County, FL — The Palm Beach County Sports Commission proudly unveiled the distinguished honorees for the 2024 Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame. Recognizing outstanding coaches, athletes, and community leaders dedicated to the positive impact of sports, the 47th Annual Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame presented by Baptist Health will take place on March 24, 2024, at the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach.

 

The 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees include:

"The Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame proudly welcomes its 47th class—an extraordinary group of seven outstanding individuals, including athletes, coaches, and contributors," said Steve Rockoff, Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame Committee Chair. "Their decades-long commitment to excellence has profoundly shaped the local sports scene. Their stories of triumph, dedication, and determination create a lasting legacy that truly defines the sports culture of The Palm Beaches."

 

The event, a longstanding tradition since 1977, was started by sportswriter Chuck Otterson to honor the achievements of local athletes. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has been involved with the event since 2004, evolving it into the successful program it is today.

 

Nominations for induction into the Hall of Fame are made by the general public and Hall of Fame Committee members. To be considered, candidates must have been born, attended school, or achieved their major sports accomplishment in Palm Beach County. The Hall of Fame Committee, consisting of committee members and past inductees, diligently reviews nominations to select deserving individuals annually.

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the County as a sports and sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the County, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (primarily in the off-season), and maximizes utilization of County facilities. The Commission offers a full range of event service support, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and a local membership program that supports its goals. Local, regional, national, and international marketing efforts are ongoing by the Commission with sports organizations and event owners. The Commission also produces sports-related programs for the residents of Palm Beach County including the annual Lou Groza Award program, the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame, and the Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches. For more information on the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, go to www.palmbeachsports.com [discover.palmbeachsports.com].