Falcons honored at Atlanta Sports Awards
Last night was the 12th annual Atlanta Sports Awards, where “the most accomplished athletes, coaches, teams and outstanding contributors in the Atlanta sports community” are celebrated. Georgia stars and celebrities from several different sports and teams were in attendance.
Arthur Blank to Herschel Walker before the #AtlSportsAwards: "You're my hero." pic.twitter.com/OZqfkboHQa
— Wes Blankenship (@Wes_nship) July 13, 2017
Sharp-dressed guys 🕶 @NickChubb21 @11hullinger at the Atlanta Sports Awards tonight pic.twitter.com/ruU2n9EFJq
— 11Alive Sports (@11AliveSports) July 13, 2017
Three members of the Atlanta Falcons organization received awards.
Quarterback and 2016 NFL Most Valuable Player Matt Ryan deservedly won the Sun Trust Professional Athlete of the Year award. His leadership and excellent play were crucial in the Falcons’ Super Bowl run.
680 The Fan's Matt Ryan WINS #Atlantasportsawards @SunTrust Professional Athlete of the Year. Congrats Matty Ice! #OnUp #680thefan #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/rHCAn3VKoh
— 680 The Fan (@680TheFan) July 14, 2017
Falcons head coach Dan Quinn received the Home Depot Coach of the Year award. In just his second season in Atlanta, Quinn has turned the Falcons defense around and lead the team to the Super Bowl. He’s certainly given Atlanta fans a lot to look forward to.
Dan x2. @FalconsDQ with former #Falcons coach Dan Reeves after accepting the award for Coach of the Year. #AtlantaSportsAwards pic.twitter.com/FGQ1DnHPyO
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) July 14, 2017
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank was the main event, receiving the Coca Cola Lifetime Achievement Award. Blank is widely considered to be one the best owners in the NFL, and he has also brought Major League Soccer to Atlanta with his purchase of Atlanta United.
Congratulations to Arthur Blank on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award! @AtlantaFalcons #ATLSportsAwards
— Atlanta Sports Council (@ATLSportsCncl) July 14, 2017
The Falcons were also named the PrimeSport Team of the Year, and the final game at the Georgia Dome was named the Mercedes Benz moment of the year. It was a great night to look back on an amazing year for Atlanta Sports, and hopefully next year will be even better.