Lincoln—The Nebraska Sports Council is expected to announce the official opening of registrations for the 2015 State Games of America Thursday, October 30 at its annual awards banquet at the Del Ray Ballroom, 817 R St. in Lincoln.
Governor Dave Heineman, Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist Curtis Tomasevicz and Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler will be on hand to help honor award recipients and encourage participation in the National Congress of State Games’ signature biennial event.
The banquet, which is sponsored by Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour and invocation by Father Nicholas Kipper. Award presentations take place at 7:30 p.m. followed by the State Games of America opening announcement at approximately 8 p.m.
Top award recipients from the 30th annual Cornhusker State Games include Athletes of the Year open-water swimmer Sharessa Gutierrez, 33 of Omaha, trap-shooter Aaron Lafler, 19, of Lincoln, multi-sport athlete Dave Waggoner, 67 of Kearney and wrestler Chance Fry, 14, of Lincoln.