Sportsperson of the Year Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Location: Orange County, California
Overview
Award Overview
The Orange County Youth Sports Foundation (OCYSF) Sportsperson of the Year Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to sports and have served as inspirational role models for youth.
Award Focus
This prestigious award celebrates:
- Excellence in athletics and sports
- Leadership in sports and community
- Dedication to the sport and youth development
- Positive impact on communities through sportsmanship and mentorship
Recognition Criteria
Recipients are recognized for:
- Achievements on the field/in competition
- Commitment to fostering development and success of young athletes
- Sportsmanship and mentorship of youth
- Being inspirational role models
Geographic Scope
- Location: Orange County, California
Contact Information
- Name: Andrea Manes
- Phone: (714) 815-3885
- Email: andreamanes@ocysf.org
- Address: P.O. Box 9323, Anaheim, CA 92812
Past Recipients
- Recipients page available at ocysf.org showing past award winners (including Colin Cowherd as 2024 recipient)
Organization Information
- Federal Tax ID: 23-7117333
- Website: ocysf.org
- OCYSF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit comprised of Orange County business and education professionals devoted to improving young lives through athletics and education
What Orange County Youth Sports Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $34K
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Range
- $7,500–$9,997
- By dollars: California 78%, Texas 22%. Top recipient cities: Santa Ana, CA; Long Beach, CA; Irvine, CA.
Example grants
Kevin Armstrong Foundation · Santa Ana, CA
Support of sports programs
$9,997
Educationesp Leadership · Long Beach, CA
Support of sports programs
$9,000
National Football Foundation · Irving, TX
Support of sports programs
$7,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
- Mentoring
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