The first OC Sports Awards honored many of Orange County’s top athletes and others who have contributed to Orange County sports and philanthropy on Tuesday at Angel Stadium.

The event was organized and managed by The Orange County Sports Commission.

Sports broadcaster Matt Leinart, who played quarterback in the NFL, was a Heisman Trophy winner at USC and was an Orange County football player of the year at Mater Dei, was the master of ceremonies.

The honorees:

Rising Star: Pedro Guimaraes, Orange County Soccer Club

Female high school athlete of the year: Bianca Morrell, Portola HS, flag football

Male high school athlete of the year: Quaid Carr, Servite HS, football and track and field

Heart & Hustle: Will Bermudez, UC Irvine, baseball

Female college athlete of the year: Kailah McKenzie, UC Irvine, track and field

Male college athlete of the year: Hilir Henno, UC Irvine, volleyball

Legacy: Gene Autry

ICON: Kelly Slater

Lifetime Achievement: Scott Boras

Male Pro Athlete of the Year,: Freddie Freeman

Caroline Marks, of the United States, won the gold medal at the recent 2024 Olympics and has clinched a World Title. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Female Pro Athlete of the Year: Caroline Marks

Evolution Award: Kaleigh Gilchrist

Philanthropist of the Year: Jessie Rees Foundation

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