The 26th annual Comcast Sportsnet Sport Awards raised over $400,000 benefiting March of Dimes yesterday. Approximately 600 people celebrated in the Chicago Hilton International Ballroom to celebrate local Chicago sports heroes and to raise money for this wonderful cause. Our ICA crew was more than ready to help set the stage for this special event… installing a “full stadium” backdrop, drapery, lighting and centerpieces.
Illuminated glow towers with custom logo cut-out panels flanked the perimeter of the room.
Honorees included…
Martellus Bennet – Chicago Bear of the Year
Patrick Sharp – Chicago Blackhawk of the Year
Nazr Mohammed – Chicago Bull of the Year
Welington Castillo – Chicago Cub of the Year
Nate Jones – Chicago White Sox of the Year
Mike Magee – Chicago Fire of the Year
Stan Mikita – Lifetime Achievement Award
Alyssa Gialamas – Jim Corno Inspirational Athlete Award
Athletes were on hand to accept their awards, as well as spend time with the children who benefit from March of Dimes. Including Martellus Bennet of the Chicago Bears…
And Welington Castillo of the Chicago Cubs…
There was also a tribute to the late, former CSN Chicago President Jim Corno, who passed in December. It was his idea to champion the March of Dimes at the CSN Sports Awards. Over $11 million has been raised to benefit March Of Dimes since the Awards began.
And Welington Castillo of the Chicago Cubs…