Event-Recap-2026-05-18-Las-Vegas-Sun-Standout-Awards

2026

LAS VEGAS SUN STANDOUT AWARDS EVENT RECAP

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M O N DAY, M AY 1 8 , 2 0 2 6 Las Vegas Sun celebrated its ninth annual Sun Standout Awards at South Point Hotel & Casino. Presented

by Zero Teen Fatalities, The A’s and Las Vegas Aviators, the event honored outstanding student-athletes, coaches, memorable moments and more across 15 award categories.

Before the awards, Las Vegas Sun Assistant Sports Editor, Case Keefer interviewed a selection of finalists in the green room. As other finalists and guests arrived, they were treated to an appetizer buffet and enjoyed a photo booth sponsored by Zero Teen Fatalities. All finalist received medals sponsored by Nevada Gold Mines, Las Vegas Sun Standout Award t-shirts sponsored by Las Vegas Raiders and framed photos sponsored by the A’s and the Las Vegas Aviators. Each winner received a trophy sponsored by UFC. Las Vegas Sun Managing Editor, Ray Brewer hosted the program introducing all finalists and announcing each winner. During the show Scholar Athletes of the Year, Angelina Carrillo and Tyrus Worley, were each surprised with a $2,500 scholarship from Vegas Golden Knights, Henderson Silver Knights and Vegas Night Hawks. The Hank Greenspun Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Pam Sloan for her exceptional work and impact. The evening ended on a high note with mascots Raider Rusher, Lucky, Cherry Bear, Bucket$, Spruce the Goose and Aviator releasing inflatable sport balls into the crowd.

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ZYREN MENOR Bishop Gorman Rising Star (Male) Finalist

JAYLANI PALMER Shadow Ridge Female Athlete of the Year WINNER

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CHARLI TAYLOR Liberty Rising Star (Female) WINNER

GRACE CARRINGTON Coronado Female Athlete of the Year Finalist

TAYLOR TAKAHASHI Coronado Rising Star (Female) Finalist

KLOE ABDALLA Faith Lutheran Female Athlete of the Year Finalist

MADISON PITTS Faith Lutheran Rising Star (Female) Finalist

DERRIAH WREN Mojave Female Athlete of the Year Finalist

NICHOLE SIMMONS SLAM Nevada Rising Star (Female) Finalist

GAVIN FLICKINGER Coronado Male Athlete of the Year WINNER

AARON MCMORRAN II Desert Pines Rising Star (Male) WINNER

CARTER PRATER Skye Pointe Male Athlete of the Year Finalist

LUCAS RAGO Bishop Gorman Rising Star (Male) Finalist

DRAKE HOOIMAN SLAM Nevada Male Athlete of the Year Finalist

TJ OTIS Centennial Rising Star (Male) Finalist

MUNIR GREIG Coronado Male Athlete of the Year Finalist

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BISHOP GORMAN VS. DEMOCRACY PREP Bishop Gorman Game of the Year WINNER

BROOKE & BRENNA BOLLINGER Palo Verde Citizen of the Year WINNER

EZEKIEL TREJO Arbor View Moment of the Year WINNER

SOPHIA VILLATORO Mojave Citizen of the Year Finalist

RACHELLE HUXFORD Boulder City Coach of the Year WINNER

JOSHUA BENEDICT Basic Academy Citizen of the Year Finalist

JOSE CERRITEÑO Las Vegas HS Coach of the Year Finalist

TYRUS WORLEY Basic Academy Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year WINNER

SEQUOIA HOLMES Mojave Coach of the Year Finalist

ANGELINA CARRILLO Chaparral Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year WINNER

MATT IGLITZ Foothill HS Coach of the Year Finalist

STEVEN MULL Western High School Unsung Hero WINNER

PALO VERDE Team of the Year WINNER

AALIAH SPAIGHT Bishop Gorman Sun Standout Award of Excellence WINNER

CORONADO Team of the Year Finalist

TAYLOR JOHNS Palo Verde Sun Standout Award of Excellence WINNER

SKYE POINTE Team of the Year Finalist

PAM SLOAN CCSD Hank Greenspun Award WINNER

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Nomination Print Ad

Nomination Print Ad

Featured in the Las Vegas Weekly 3/26/26

Nomination Ad

Featured in Weekly Fix 3/19/26

Nomination Flyer

Nomination Ad

Featured in The Sun Daily 3/23/26

Sent to local Las Vegas high school coaches and athletic directors

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Featured in the Las Vegas Weekly 4/9/26

Nomination Ad

Featured in BizClick 3/23/26 and 3/30/26

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Nomination Website

Press Release: Announcement of Honorees/Event Recap Sent by Neon PR Studios

Save the Date Ticket

Shared with Finalists at Photo Day

Congratulations on being a f inalist for the Sun Standout Awards!

The show is 7 p.m. Monday, May 18 at the South Point Showroom, 9777 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, 89183.

You probably have questions. We have answers: HOW DO I GET TICKETS? The event is f ree and tickets can be booked online at lasvegassun.com/SunStandoutAwards26. Each f inalist can bring up to three family members and/or supporters. The show is invitation only for family and supporters.

WHAT DO I WEAR? Please dress in formal attire.

WHEN TO ARRIVE? Finalists and their families will be allowed into the venue starting at 6 p.m. You must be on location by 6 p.m. It’s imperative that you sit in the assigned seat near the stage because the order of the show’s production is based on the seating layout.

WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE THE SHOW? Finalists will be able to take pictures on the red carpet when entering the showroom. More picture opportunities are available inside with a photo booth. We’ll have interviews with f inalists in the Green Room blasted throughout the showroom.

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Schedule for Green Room Interviews

Finalist Reserved Seat Signs Sponsored by the A’s and Las Vegas Aviators

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ANG E L IN A CA R R IL LO

2,500

TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100

F E M A L E S C H O L A R AT H L E T E O F T H E Y E A R

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TYR U S WOR L EY

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TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100

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Scholarship Checks

Sponsored by Vegas Golden Knights, Henderson Silver Knights, and Vegas Knight Hawks

TAP TO START

Photo Booth

Sponsored by Zero Teen Fatalities

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Gold Medals for Finalists

Sponsored by Nevada Gold Mines

CONGRATULATIONS!

“JUST WIN”

T-Shirts for Finalists

T-Shirt Cards

Sponsored by Las Vegas Raiders

Bishop Gorman High School

Girls Basketball Game of the Year

Winner Trophies Sponsored by UFC

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Digital Screen - Main Stage

Digital Screen - Sponsor Logos

AN D TH E AWARD GO E S TO...

CHARLI TAYLOR LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL RISING STAR FEMALE

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Winner Card

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Featured Story

Published in Las Vegas Weekly 5/21/26

Photo Spread

Featured in the Las Vegas Weekly 5/28/26

Bounce Back Email and Offers

Sent to Event Attendees

Online Digital Edition

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The Sun Daily

Sent by Las Vegas Sun 5/19/26

Photo Gallery Promotion Featured in Weekly Fix 5/21/26

Online Gallery

Featured on LasVegasSun.com

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Broadcast

Featured on Fox5’s Silver State Sports Show 5/19/26

Online Video Recap

Featured on YouTube.com

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