Sports Council to Host Georgia Power Classic and Awards Luncheon

Staff Report From Savannah CEO

Wednesday, September 16th, 2015

The Savannah Sports Council will host its annual Georgia Power Classic and Sports Awards Luncheon at the Savannah Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 21 and Wednesday, September 23, respectively.
 
The Georgia Power Golf Classic on Sept. 21 will give participants a chance to play at one of the most exclusive clubs in Savannah, The Savannah Golf Club. Check-in and the driving range will open at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon. Registration costs $450 for a team of four.
 
The annual Georgia Power Sports Awards Luncheon, a fundraiser banquet honoring local athletes and partners that have excelled at their given sport or business, will take place Sept. 23 with networking at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon following at noon. The program will include a “Top Moments in Sports” video and the award presentations, featuring the John F. Hodges O.A.S.I.S. award, given to an individual who has shown outstanding achievement in sports in Savannah. This year’s award recipients include:
 
John F. Hodges O.A.S.I.S. Award:   

Dale Parker, Savannah Country Day School, former women’s basketball coach

Sports Event of the Year:

Savannah Mile

Generations Awards:

Armstrong State University, women’s tennis
Benedictine Military School, varsity football
Jenkins High School, varsity men’s basketball
Memorial Day School, varsity football
SCAD Athletics, women’s lacrosse
SCAD Athletics, equestrian
Taylor Deloach, St. Vincent’s Academy

Table sponsorships are available for $425 for a full table sponsor, $225 for a half table sponsor and $60 for an individual ticket. This year, attendees can purchase a luncheon and golf combo package, which costs $800 for a full table sponsorship and golf, or $600 for a half table and golf.
 
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jonathan Sykes, event manager for the Savannah Sports Council, at 912.644.6452 or [email protected].