Join Us for the 2026 Tribute to Champions
The 2026 Tribute to Champions is a special evening celebrating the athletes, coaches, officials, families, administrators, and community leaders who have helped shape sports in Tacoma and Pierce County.
This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood. The evening will be hosted by King 5 Sports’ Chris Egan and will include a non-alcoholic dessert social, sports memorabilia, wine and golf packages, specialty baskets, a live auction, and award presentations.
The event begins at 5:00 PM with the dessert social and auction activities. A live auction featuring three marquee items will take place from 6:00 to 6:15 PM, followed by award presentations from 6:30 to 8:15 PM. The first 250 guests will also receive a free copy of Playgrounds to the Pros, with free autographs available from several local sports figures.
This year’s celebration will honor the 2026 Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame inductees, Distinguished Achievement Award recipients, Excellence in Officiating honorees, the First Family of Sports Award recipients, coaching and lifetime achievement award winners, and the Dick Hannula Amateur Athlete of the Year recipients. Click here to see a full list of all of the honorees
Tickets are still available, and guests are encouraged to purchase them as soon as possible. Adult tickets are $38, and children’s tickets for ages 12 and under are $15. Tickets can be purchased online. For those who prefer not to buy tickets online, contact Colleen Barta at colleenhallbarta@gmail.com or 253-208-9702.
Come be part of an evening that honors local sports history, celebrates outstanding achievement, and supports the Tacoma-Pierce County sports community. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to TAC Member Paul Stabbert!!!
Kolten McGuire, a junior wrestling at 113 lbs for the Bison, reached a major milestone this month with his 100th career varsity victory. He’s compiled 19 individual wins in January alone, including a perfect 6-0 performance at the Prairie Duals, where he defeated a state-ranked opponent. Kolten’s consistency and high-level competition make him a standout leader for Bethel Wrestling.
Join us on January 8th for the Tacoma-Pierce Athletic Commission's monthly meeting! Social hour will be from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by the meeting from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM at Cheney Stadium. This month's guest speaker is Mariner's Executive Producer and Engineer, Gary Hill Jr! "Gary is like a five-tool ballplayer. He can do it all. He's a creative producer, host, play-by-play announcer, and content creator, and he has a knack for translating statistics so the numbers tell a story. We're excited about what Gary will bring to Mariners baseball as a full-time member of our broadcast team," said Kevin Martinez, Seattle Mariners Sr. Vice President, Marketing and Communications. We are very excited to welcome Gary to this month's lunch meeting.
As we close out 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of the TAC and for your continued support and involvement with our local student-athletes. We wish you and your loved ones a safe, relaxing, and joyful New Year. We hope 2026 brings good health, happiness, and new opportunities for growth and connection. We look forward to another great year together and are excited for what’s ahead.
