2015 Kids' Choice Sports facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 2015 Kids' Choice Sports |
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| Host | Russell Wilson | |||
| Date | July 16, 2015 | |||
| Location | UCLA Pauley Pavilion, Westwood, Los Angeles | |||
| Television coverage | ||||
| Network | Nickelodeon | |||
| Runtime | 90 minutes | |||
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The 2nd Annual Kids' Choice Sports Awards was a super fun event! It happened on July 16, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. The show took place at the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA.
This award show is all about celebrating the best athletes. Kids get to vote for their favorite sports stars. Russell Wilson, a famous quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, was the host. The show was shown on Nickelodeon and lasted for 90 minutes. Before the awards, a new episode of SpongeBob SquarePants aired. After the show, a new cartoon called Pig Goat Banana Cricket premiered.
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How Winners Are Chosen: The Sports Council
To help pick the nominees, a special group was formed. It was called the Kids' Choice Sports Council. These experts helped decide who should be nominated for the awards. They also gave ideas for different award categories.
Here are some of the famous athletes on the council:
- Baron Davis (former NBA All-Star)
- Ken Griffey Jr. (former baseball star)
- Lisa Leslie (WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist)
- Cal Ripken Jr. (baseball legend)
- Deion Sanders (NFL Hall of Famer)
- Misty May-Treanor (Olympic beach volleyball champion)
- Michael Phelps (most decorated Olympian ever)
- Tony Hawk (professional skateboarder)
Meet the Host and Guests
The host of the 2015 Kids' Choice Sports Awards was the awesome Russell Wilson. Many famous athletes and celebrities also came to present awards or just enjoy the show!
Some of the cool people who were there included:
- U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
- Nick Cannon
- Mo'ne Davis
- Dude Perfect
- DeMarco Murray
- Gracie Gold
- Lindsey Vonn
- Michael Strahan
- Stephen Curry
- Ciara
Legend Award: Derek Jeter
A very special award called the Legend Award was given out. This award is for athletes who have made a huge impact. In 2015, the Legend Award went to Derek Jeter. He was a famous shortstop for the New York Yankees baseball team.
The Legend Award looks like the regular orange blimp award. But this one is painted a shiny golden color! Derek Jeter also got slimed with metallic gold slime. The slime came from a giant version of the Yankees logo.
Winners and Nominees
Here are the winners and nominees for the 2015 Kids' Choice Sports Awards! The winners are shown in bold.
Best Male Athlete
This award was for the top male athlete.
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors, NBA)
- LeBron James (NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona and Argentina National Team)
- Aaron Rodgers (NFL, Green Bay Packers)
- Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
Best Female Athlete
This award honored the best female athlete.
- Alex Morgan (USWNT and Portland Thorns FC)
- Maya Moore (WNBA, Minnesota Lynx)
- Candace Parker (WNBA, Los Angeles Sparks)
- Serena Williams (WTA)
- Abby Wambach (USWNT)
Favorite Newcomer
This award was for a new athlete who made a big splash!
- Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL, New York Giants)
- Joey Logano (NASCAR)
- Amy Purdy (Professional Snowboarder)
- Jordan Spieth (PGA)
Hands Of Gold
This award was for athletes with amazing hand skills.
- Mike Trout (MLB, Los Angeles Angels)
- Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL, New York Giants)
- Rob Gronkowski (NFL, New England Patriots)
- Henrik Lundqvist (NHL, New York Rangers)
Clutch Player of the Year
This award went to players who perform best in tough, important moments.
- Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
- Marshawn Lynch (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
- Maya Moore (WNBA, Minnesota Lynx)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid C.F. and Portugal National Team)
Sickest Moves
This award celebrated athletes with the coolest moves and tricks.
- Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
- Novak Djokovic (ATP)
- Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona and Argentina National Team)
- Ronda Rousey (UFC)
Don't Try This At Home Award
This award was for athletes who do incredible, daring stunts.
- Lindsey Vonn (Professional Alpine Ski Racer)
- Danny Davis (Professional Snowboarder)
- Nyjah Huston (Professional Skateboarder)
- Travis Pastrana (Motorsports)
Most Enthusiastic Player
This award was for the player with the most energy and excitement.
- Gabby Douglas (USA Gymnastics)
- Rob Gronkowski (NFL, New England Patriots)
- Dwight Howard (NBA, Houston Rockets)
- Serena Williams (WTA)
King of Swag
This award was for the male athlete with the best style and personality.
- Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
- Carmelo Anthony (NBA, New York Knicks)
- LeBron James (NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid C.F. and Portugal National Team)
Queen of Swag
This award was for the female athlete with the best style and personality.
- Serena Williams (WTA)
- Skylar Diggins (WNBA, Tulsa Shock)
- Alex Morgan (USWNT and Portland Thorns FC)
- Ronda Rousey (UFC)
Biggest Cannon
This award was for athletes with the strongest throws or hits.
- Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
- Drew Brees (NFL, New Orleans Saints)
- Peyton Manning (NFL, Denver Broncos)
- Serena Williams (WTA)
Biggest Powerhouse
This award went to athletes with incredible strength and power.
- Marshawn Lynch (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
- Blake Griffin (NBA, Los Angeles Clippers)
- LeBron James (NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Ronda Rousey (UFC)
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2015 para niños
