ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF Athletics is proud to recognize its outstanding staff members who have been named finalists for the 2026 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions, as announced by the Greater Orlando Sports Commission on Tuesday.
UCF Athletics earned multiple nominations across a wide range of categories, highlighting the department’s continued excellence and impact across social media, operations, marketing, partnerships, and leadership within Central Florida’s sports community.
Among this year’s finalists are:
- Elizabeth Hartsock (Best in Business Operations)
- Garrett Altier (Best in Corporate Partnerships)
- Tori Forney (Best in Gameday & Team Operations)
- Hannah Stark (Best in Marketing)
- Eric DeSalvo (Best in Social Media, Communications & Public Relations)
- Adam Haukap (Best in Sales)
- Holly Kaminski (Best in Venue Operations)
- Terry Mohajir (Executive of the Year)
The SPORTYS Awards celebrate excellence across the region’s sports industry, recognizing individuals and organizations that contribute to the continued growth and success of Orlando as a premier sports destination. Since its relaunch in 2020, the event has honored more than 300 finalists representing a wide range of organizations.
The 2026 SPORTYS will stream live on ClickOrlando.com on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m., with winners announced during the broadcast.
Full List of 2026 SPORTYS Finalists
Best in Business Operations
• Tiffany Beasley – Arnold Palmer Invitational
• Clyde Boutte – Orlando Venues
• Elizabeth Hartsock – UCF Athletics
• Sarah Ratzlaff – Orlando Valkyries
• Nick Stepp – Florida Citrus Sports
• Danny Trosset – Seminole County Tourism
Best in Corporate Partnerships
• Garrett Altier – UCF Athletics
• Holly Baney – United States Tennis Association
• Josh Kleinmann – Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
• Michael Loulan – Orlando Magic
• Lori Newcomb – Special Olympics Florida
• David Strahan – Arnold Palmer Invitational
Best in Gameday & Team Operations
• Chrissy Elliott – Florida Citrus Sports
• Tori Forney – UCF Athletics
• Joe Hierholzer – Orlando Sports Foundation/Cure Bowl
• Evan Knowlton – Rollins College Athletics
• Bryan Mulry – Mission Resort + Club
• Mike Weeman – Orlando Venues
Best in Marketing
• Caroline Brinson – Orlando Solar Bears
• Aaron Cranford – Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
• Chris Delahoz – HiFive Agency
• Jordan Eichenblatt – HiFive Agency
• Hannah Stark – UCF Athletics
• Haley White – Rollins College Athletics
Best in Social Media, Communications & Public Relations
• Phil Chinnery – Rollins College Athletics
• Eric DeSalvo – UCF Athletics
• Joel Glass – Orlando Magic
• Tom LaDue – United States Tennis Association
• Troy MacNeill – Amateur Athletic Union
• Madison Mehringer – Orlando Sports Foundation/Cure Bowl
Best in Sales
• Adam Haukap – UCF Athletics
• Bryan Floyd – Arnold Palmer Invitational
• David Kucinski – Orlando Magic
• Jon Reaves – Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
• Michelle Serowchak – Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
• Matt Stover – Orlando Sports Foundation/Cure Bowl
Best in Social Responsibility
• Alicia Albert – Track Shack Events
• Kaia Hyde – Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
• BJ Mealy – Special Olympics Florida
• Eddy Moratin – Lift Orlando
• Danny Trosset – Sports 4 The Kids
Sponsorship Activation of the Year
• AdventHealth, Orlando Magic & Tampa Bay Buccaneers – “You Good? Campaign”
• Florida Citrus Sports & AdventHealth – "Citrus Bowl 80 Years of Impact"
• Full Sail University & EA Sports – “Madden NFL Championship Series”
• Orlando City SC & Orlando Health – “Orange Center Elementary Jerseys for Good Grades”
• Orlando Pride & Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital – “Teddy Bear Toss”
• Orlando Solar Bears & Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – “Space Night”
• Orlando Solar Bears & AdventHealth – “Patient Jersey Design”
• Track Shack & WESH2 – “Share Your Christmas”
Best in Venue Operations
• Gladi Friedrich – Caribe Royale Orlando
• Holly Kaminski – UCF Athletics
• Charles Leone, Jr. – Orlando Venues
• Jeff Moorefield – Arnold Palmer Invitational
• Hope Paccione – Addition Financial Arena
• Daniel Parks – Mission Resort + Club
Executive of the Year
• Craig Borkon – Orlando Venues
• Jarrod Dillon – Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride
• Drew Donovan – Arnold Palmer Invitational
• Alan Gooch – Orlando Sports Foundation/Cure Bowl
• Jo Mirza – Amateur Athletic Union
• Terry Mohajir – UCF Athletics
• Craig Morris – United States Tennis Association
• Pennie Parker – Rollins College Athletics
• Ryan Ritchie – Discover Lake County Florida
• Ricardo Villar – FC Series