2017 ESPY Awards

25th annual ESPY Awards show

The 2017 ESPY Awards were presented at the 25th annual ESPY Awards show, held on July 12, 2017 at 5 pm Pacific at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California and on television nationwide in the United States on ABC at 8 pm Eastern/7 pm Central. On May 16, 2017, it was announced by ESPN.com that Peyton Manning would host the show. 33 competitive awards were presented, along with several honorary awards.^[2]

Winners and nominees

These were the nominees for each of the competitive awards. Fans were able to vote online at a dedicated ESPN site. For "Best Play", fans voted on the plays Bracket-styled, with Round 1 of voting lasting from June 21 to June 27, Round 2 of voting lasting from June 28 to July 4, Round 3 of voting lasting from July 5 to July 11, and Round 4 of voting being on the day of the show, July 12.

Honorary awards

Arthur Ashe Courage Award

• Eunice Kennedy Shriver^[3]

Jimmy V Perseverance Award

• Jarrius Robertson^[4]

Pat Tillman Award for Service

• U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro^[5]

Best Moment

• Chicago Cubs win the World Series.^[5]

Icon Award

• Vin Scully^[6]

Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award

• Mark Giordano of the Calgary Flames, NHL^[5]

Special Olympic Athletes

• Kindlelon “Kobie” Respicio for accomplishments in the Special Olympics and success in school^[7]

In Memoriam

During the segment the music was "The Song for You" performed by Gallant.

• John Saunders
• José Fernández
• Dennis Byrd
• Ralph Branca
• Dennis Green
• Dan Rooney
• Yordano Ventura
• Bobby Chacon
• Jerry Krause
• Frank Deford
• Nate Thurmond
• Rubén Amaro Sr.
• Dallas Green
• LaVell Edwards
• Jack McCloskey
• Sam Foltz
• Craig Sager
• Jim Bunning
• Fab Melo
• Joao Havelange
• Mike Ilitch
• Joe McKnight
• Jimmy Piersall
• John Andariese
• Cortez Kennedy
• Luis Olmo
• Rashaan Salaam
• Bernie Custis
• Herve Filion
• Gene Conley
• Tony DiCicco
• Arnold Palmer

References

1. "Peyton Manning tabbed to host 25th ESPY Awards". ESPN.com. May 16, 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
2. "2017 ESPYs Nominees". June 27, 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
3. "Special Olympics Founder Honored at The 2017 ESPYS". Archived from the original on July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
4. Adams, Char. "Teen New Orleans Saints Superfan Battling Chronic Disease Receives Special Honor at ESPY Awards". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
5. Wells, Adam. "ESPY 2017 Winners: Awards Results, Recap, Top Moments and Twitter Reaction". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
6. "VIN SCULLY RECEIVES ICON AWARD AT 2017 ESPYS". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
7. "Local Special Olympics athlete receives ESPY award". 10 July 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2019.

External links

• http://www.espn.com/espys/