OMAHA SPORTS COMMISSION AWARD SHOW
The Omaha Sports Commission holds an annual awards event called the OSCAS. We celebrate the best of Omaha sports — from the athletes to the coaches to people behind the scenes who make Omaha sports happen.
2026 OSCAS will kickoff May 28
The 8th Omaha Sports Commission Awards Show presented by The Lerner Company is set for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at The Relevant Center. Red carpet begins at 5:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm. The Exclusive After Party promptly follows the show.
Red Carpet
Walk the red carpet with Omaha’s top sports legends. Enjoys beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and music.
Awards
In true awards show fashion, the show highlights 8 awards: Female Athlete of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Female Coach of the Year, Male Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, Moment of the Year, Steve Pivovar Sports Media Person of the Year, Dr. Jack Lewis Sportsperson of the Year, honoring nominees and announcing this year’s winner.
Following these awards, the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame Class is inducted, joining an elite list of our area’s best athletes, coaches, teams and sports figures of all time!
Exclusive After-Party
The Exclusive After-Party features a Q&A with the 2026 HOF Induction Class. Join in celebrating these inductees with a signature drink and dessert station.
2026 OSCAS LIVE STREAM
2026 HALL OF FAME CLASS
Terence “Bud” Crawford
Tony Schrager
Niles Paul
Jon Lieber
Laura Spanheimer Dechant
1981 Omaha Bryan Girls Basketball
2026 AWARD NOMINEES
Male Athlete of the Year
Cole Payton, NDSU Football
Jett Thomalla, Millard South HS Football
Tyler Harrill, Skutt HS Wrestling
Isaac Trumble, North Carolina State Wrestling
Ike Ackerman, Omaha Central Track
Female Athlete of the Year
Ava Martin, Creighton U Volleyball
Sonora DeFini, Oklahoma State Univ. Soccer
Jordy Frahm, University of Nebraska Softball
Britt Prince, University of Nebraska Basketball
Lili Denton, St. Alberts Track
Male Coach of the Year
Brian Rosen, Creighton U Volleyball
Taylor Mendenhall, Millard South HS Football
Andrew Fisher, Creighton Prep HS Wrestling
Scott Strohmeier, IWCC Football
Mike Heard, University of Nebraska Omaha Softball
Female Coach of the Year
Katie Tarman, Papillion South HS Volleyball
Trish Siedlik, Bellevue U Volleyball
Michaela Dailey, Omaha North Basketball
Team of the Year
Millard South HS Football
Creighton U Volleyball
UNO Softball
Iowa Western Community College Football
Creighton Prep Wrestling
Moment of the Year Presented by MECA
Terence “Bud” Crawford, beats Canelo Alvarez to be the undisputed super middleweight champion in his last fight before retiring from boxing with a perfect 42-0 record
Elkhorn North Football, Honors Coach’s late son with emotional victory over rival
Jake Guenztel, First UNO Athlete to win an Olympic Medal - USA Hockey
Taryn Smith becomes first American woman to compete in the annual race, The World’s Toughest Row, as a solo athlete.
Creighton vs UNL Volleyball break the NCAA Regular Season indoor spectator record with an attendance of 17,675
Steve Pivovar Sports Media Person of the Year Presented by OWH
Sean Callahan, Husker Online
Adam Krueger, Sports Caster
Avarie Howard, Hurrdat Sports
Mike Patterson, OWH
Lauren Michelson, KETV 7
Dr. Jack Lewis Sportsperson of the Year
Jay Lerner
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OSCAS GALLERIES
Explore the history of Omaha Sports at the Hall of Fame. Learn more.
YOUR NOMINEE
Contact us here to nominate someone for consideration of an awards or induction into the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame. You can also reach out to us to get involved as a sponsor or volunteer or to inquire about the event.
OSCAS COMMITEE
Ethan Anderson
Ana Bellinghausen
Jono Bradford
Shane Bradford
Sean Callahan
Terry Hanna
Matt Hutchinson
Ross Jernstrom
Andy Kendeigh
Stu Pospisil
Jim Rose
Mike’l Severe
Ren Smith