Introducing the 2027 Sammis
Thesammis
Celebrating the best of youth sports.
Every game has a scoreboard. But the people who make the game possible rarely get the recognition they deserve. It's time to change that.
2027 Inaugural Award: Team Parent of the Year
- 2027
- The inaugural year
- 12
- Planned national finalists
- 04
- Planned division winners
- MAR 08
- Planned winner reveal
More than an award program
A little recognition can change the whole game.
The Sammis are being built as an annual celebration of the people, teams, organizations, and ideas that make youth sports better. We're starting with the people who do the most work without a spotlight.
Parents & Families
Those who show up, organize, cheer, and keep everything together.
Coaches & Mentors
Those who teach lessons that last long after the final whistle.
Clubs & Communities
Those creating opportunities for more kids to play and belong.
Ideas & Innovation
Those reimagining how youth sports can work better for everyone.
The 2027 inaugural contest will recognize team parents. Additional award categories are part of our future vision.
The real team MVP.
2027 Inaugural Honor
2027 Inaugural Honor
Meet the team parent who does everything but play.
The carpools. The game-day updates. The snack signups. The tournament hotels. The hundred small things nobody sees until they're not done.
In 2027, coaches and club directors will nominate these unsung heroes for Team Parent of the Year. Clubs and families will rally behind their nominees, with independent judges and verified voting helping determine the winners.
- Coaches and club directors submit nominations.
- Families celebrate their team's nominees.
- Four national division winners will be recognized.
- Winners receive special recognition, prizes, and surprise celebrations.
Nomination window: January 4–24, 2027.
Nominations are not open yet. Program details and official rules will be finalized before nominations begin.
Founding partners wanted
Help us recognize the ones who make it happen.
We're inviting a select group of companies and organizations to help launch a new tradition in youth sports.
01 · Amplify the stories
Media Partners
Help bring the stories of youth sports' unsung heroes to more families and communities.
- Award announcements and interviews.
- Nomination promotion.
- Finalist and winner spotlights.
- The Hidden Sports Load report.
- Winner reveal coverage.
02 · Support the season
Founding Sponsors
Support the inaugural awards and connect your brand with the people who make youth sports possible.
- Founding sponsorship.
- Recognition in agreed promotional materials.
- Participation in the awards launch and celebration.
- Supporting powerful stories about youth sports families.
03 · Make it meaningful
Prize Contributors
Help us celebrate extraordinary team parents with prizes that make a real difference.
- Sideline equipment and accessories.
- Sports and family products.
- Restaurants and family experiences.
- Gift cards and services.
- Team equipment and supplies.
All partnerships, benefits, prizes, and prize discussions are potential commitments, subject to written agreement and final program plans.
2027 at a glance
The road to the first Sammis.
Now
Founding Partner Conversations
Inviting media partners, sponsors, and prize contributors.
January 4–24, 2027
Nominations
Coaches and club directors nominate extraordinary team parents.
February 2027
Community Recognition
Club voting, independent judging, finalist announcements, and the Hidden Sports Load report.
March 8, 2027
The Reveal
The inaugural Sammis winners are publicly celebrated.
Dates and program details are subject to the finalized official rules.
Be part of year one
The best traditions start somewhere.
We're building something youth sports can be proud of. If your organization believes in celebrating the people behind the game, we'd love to hear from you.
Become a founding partner.
Tell us how you would like to contribute.