Broward Education Foundation Presents the 2024 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame

The 2024 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame inductees are:
Elliot Bonner, former football and baseball coach in Broward County
Darius Butler, sports personality and former NFL cornerback and safety
Abbas Karimi, swimmer and paralympic athlete
Diana Nyad, long-distance swimmer, author, journalist and motivational speaker
Steve Shapiro, former WSVN sports anchor
Lexi Thompson, professional golfer on the LPGA tour
Hollywood Hills High School 1973 4A State Championship Football Team
Celebrating its 21st year, the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches and pioneers of sports who are, or have been, Broward County residents. An awards banquet and induction ceremony honoring the seven sports legends is set for Friday, October 18 at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. The festive evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction benefiting the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame followed by dinner and induction presentations with WSVN sports anchor Josh Moser serving as master of ceremonies.
“There are so many tremendous athletes and coaches who hail from Broward County, so it is our honor to resurrect the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame which has been dormant for the past six years,” said James A. Knapp, president and CEO of Broward Education Foundation. “The 2024 class is exceptional, not only for their athletic talents, but for their dedication and commitment to excellence. They are an inspiration to our students and community.”
A perpetual trailblazer, Broward Education Foundation was the first and remains the only education foundation in the country with a dedicated athletic arm. The nonprofit, which is dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, continues to expand its reach by advocating for talented student athletes throughout Broward County.
“It’s our privilege to recognize these exceptional individuals who’ve created a lasting legacy within Broward County’s athletic community,” said Dr. Kevin Perry, Associate Director, Broward Education Foundation Athletics.
The 2024 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame class was nominated by Broward County residents and selected by members of the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Committee. The seven 2024 inductees will be memorialized and enshrined on the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Honor Wall at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, alongside previous honorees.
Tickets are $125 per person and sponsorships are still available. For more information, visit browardedfoundation.org/sportshalloffame/