Phoenix, AZ – The National Society of Black Sports Professionals, Phoenix Chapter (BSP-Phx) announced today they are hosting its first annual awards gala celebration presented by Desert Diamond Casino West Valley. The star-studded event is slated for Friday, October 4, 2024. Guests will gather at the historic George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center for dinner and dancing and to recognize sports professionals and community leaders.
“We are excited to host our first-ever awards gala celebration in Phoenix,” said Shaun Mayo, BSP-Phoenix president and Chief People Officer at the Arizona Cardinals. “It is our mission to not only provide career development and mentorship to the next generation of sports industry leaders but recognize those who created opportunities and lead by example.”
This year’s BSP – Phoenix honorees are Natasha Adair, Head Coach, Arizona State University Women’s Basketball, Latasha Causey, President, Phoenix Raceway, Erik Moses, Chief Executive Officer, Fiesta Sports Foundation, Leah Payne, Vice President, Phoenix Suns, the Arizona Black Rodeo and the Honorable Corey Woods, Mayor, Tempe, Arizona. Noted journalist and CBS 5 and 3TV Anchor Yetta Gibson will serve as the gala’s Mistress of Ceremony.
Major sponsors of the gala are Desert Diamond Casino, Arizona Cardinals, Blitz Sports Media Group, Phoenix Raceway, Player 15 Group, Fiesta Bowl Charities, PNC Bank, Coca-Cola Swire, the Culture Equity, Fennemore, Snell & Wilmer, National Association of Black Accredited Investors, Black Philanthropy Initiative, Bounce Back, Pathward, Impact X Sports Group, and Sonoran Technology.
To support the work of BSP-Phoenix and purchase tickets to the gala celebration, visit www.sportisartgala.com or www.bspphx.org.
About National Society of Sports Professionals – Phoenix (BSP-PHX)
Founded in 2022, BSP-Phx is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and is dedicated to
accelerating the advancement and impact of Black professionals who work in all sports in
the Greater Phoenix community. Our members work at every level of the sports industry,
including (but not limited to) the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL, college athletics, agencies,
sports commissions, media entities, and beyond.
BSP-Phx is committed to creating greater opportunities for Black professionals through
career development, mentoring, recruitment, search, placement, and onboarding of black
professionals within the sports and entertainment industries.
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