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Detroit High School Sports Awards

The Detroit High School Sports Awards is an athletic recognition program honoring the area’s top-performing athletes, coaches and teams. The nine-month program, selecting and announcing nominees each season, culminates in an in-person awards show where winners are announced and special awards are given. Attendance to the June awards show is complimentary for nominated athletes and one guest, thanks to our sponsors. Additional family, friends and supporters can purchase tickets to attend. Tickets include a carpet walk and photos, awards presentation and inspirational talk with a special guest professional athlete.

This program is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards. Follow the Facebook Event and sign up for email updates to keep up with local nominee selections, the awards show and special announcements. Follow our main Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and Threads pages for more.

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June 18, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.

The Fillmore Detroit

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Award Categories and Nominees

Below are the sports and awards that are part of the Detroit High School Sports Awards. Nominees are selected by our Sports Department based on statistical analysis, game coverage and Coach/Athletic Director feedback and are announced publicly on their local newspaper’s website. These announcement articles are linked underneath their respective sports below. All nominees must register to provide their information and receive their complimentary tickets and plus one complimentary tickets to the awards show. Sign up for updates to be the first to know when nominees are announced.

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Sports and Nominees

Girls Swimming & Diving

Nominees Announced

see nominees

Boys Tennis

Nominees Announced

see nominees

Girls Tennis

Nominees Announced

see nominees

Boys Track & Field

Nominees Announced

Girls Wrestling

Nominees Announced

See nominees

Premier Awards

Boys Athlete of the Year

winner Announced

see winner

Girls Athlete of the Year

winner Announced

see winner

Courage Award Recipient

Winner Announced

See winner

Inspiration Award

winner Announced

see winner

John Herrington Boys Coach of the Year Award

winner Announced

Event Information

The Detroit High School Sports Awards event honors all nominated athletes. Players of the Year winners in each sport are announced and special awards are also given. Prior to the awards show, guests mingle and take photos on our carpet, while athletes socialize in a special nominee-only area called “The Clubhouse.”

Date: June 18, 2024 | Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for reception and photos. Awards show begins at 7:00 p.m.

Venue and Parking: This year’s event is being held at The Fillmore Detroit located at 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201. Parking is available around the venue.

Attire: Attire for the event is business/semi-formal. Something you’d wear to a graduation ceremony.

Bag Policy: Bags must be smaller than 12x 6 x 12 and non-clear bags are subject to search.

Concessions: Available for purchase by credit or debit card.

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Event Program

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Show Special Guest

Appearing LIVE at this year’s Detroit High School Sports Awards will be none other than Detroit Native and Lions Wide Receiver, Donovan Peoples-Jones. At the event, he will provide an inspirational talk with a question and answer session.

About Donovan Peoples-Jones

A native of Detroit, Donovan Peoples-Jones (aka “DPJ”) has played high school, collegiate, and professional football within the state of Michigan. A graduate of Cass Technical High School, DPJ was a five-star recruit and rated the best wide receiver in the state of Michigan since Charles Rogers in 2000. In 2016, DPJ was named the Michigan High School Football Player of the Year. That same year, he committed to play for the University of Michigan. After an outstanding freshman year at Michigan, where DPJ garnered the second-most return attempts and eighth-most return yards in a single season, the Football Writers Association of America and 247 Sports named him Freshman All-American and Michigan’s Rookie of the Year. He finished his sophomore and junior years with All-Big Ten special teams third-team and All-Big Ten offensive teams third-team and honorable mention honors. The Cleveland Browns selected DPJ in the sixth round (187th overall pick) in the 2020 NFL draft. After three productive seasons with the Browns, he was traded to the Detroit Lions on October 31, 2023. In eight games with the Lions, DPJ caught five passes for 58 yards and played 30 special teams snaps. He signed a new deal with the Lions in March 2024 where the team expects big things from him in his first full season with the Lions.

Donovan Peoples-Jones

Detroit Native and Lions Wide Receiver

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are nominees selected?

Nominees and winners are selected by our Sports Department based on statistical analysis, game coverage and Coach/Athletic Director feedback. Nominations are not accepted from the public. Full selection criteria can be viewed here.

When are nominees announced?

Nominees are announced at the end of each sports season (fall, winter and spring). To be alerted when nominees are announced, sign up to receive email communications from us. You can also follow this program’s Facebook Event.

How are nominees announced and informed?

Nominees are announced publicly on their local newspaper’s website. These announcement articles are linked underneath their respective sports in the award categories and nominees section of this website. We also make efforts to inform nominees of their nomination via social media direct message, by email and/or through Coaches and Athletic Directors. Sign up for email updates to be informed of nominee selections.

What happens after nominees are announced?

Nominees are invited to attend their High School Sports Awards show at no cost where they will find out if they’ve won Player of the Year in their respective sport or other awards. Each nominee also can bring one complimentary guest. All nominees must register to provide their information and receive their complimentary tickets and plus one complimentary ticket to the awards show. Nominees should register whether they plan to attend the event or not.

How do nominees register for the awards show?

Nominees can register for the show by clicking the register button above. All nominees should register as soon as possible whether they plan to attend the event or not. Registering enables us to send updates about the program and provides us with information needed for the awards show.

Where and when will the awards show take place?

Venue and date information can be found at the top of this page and the event details section once announced. On the night of the event, doors open at 6:00 p.m. for reception and photos and the awards show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Do nominees have to purchase tickets?

No, nominees receive one complimentary ticket for themselves and one complimentary ticket for a guest to attend the awards show. Additional family, friends and supporters need to purchase tickets to attend the show when they are available.

Can family and friends attend the awards show?

Absolutely! Family, friends and supporters are welcome and encouraged to attend the awards show to celebrate their nominees and see if they’ve won. The awards show is a special occasion you don’t want to miss.

What is the attire for the awards show?

Attire for the awards show is business/semi-formal. Something you’d wear to a graduation ceremony.

How does seating work at the awards show?

Nominees will be seated in a reserved section towards the stage so that they can quickly retrieve their award if they are announced as a winner. All other ticket holders will be seated in a general admission section behind them. There is no assigned seating. All are first-come, first-served.

How do I receive program and awards show updates?

To receive updates on the program and show, including nominee selections, the awards show, special announcements and more, sign up to receive email communications from us. You can also follow this program’s Facebook Event.

Who can I contact with additional questions?

If you have additional questions regarding the awards program or show, please contact us using the form below or through our contact page.

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