2017 ESPY Awards

The 2017 ESPY Awards were presented at the 25th annual ESPY Awards show, held on July 12, 2017 at 5 pm Pacific at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California and on television nationwide in the United States on ABC at 8 pm Eastern/7 PM Central. On May 16, 2017, it was announced by ESPN.com that Peyton Manning would host the show. 33 competitive awards were presented, along with several honorary awards.[2]

2017 ESPY Awards
The logo for the 25th annual ESPYs Awards
DateJuly 12, 2017 (2017-07-12)
LocationMicrosoft Theater,
Los Angeles, California
CountryUnited States
Hosted byPeyton Manning[1]
Television/radio coverage
NetworkABC
Runtime180 minutes

Winners and nominees

These were the nominees for each of the competitive awards. Fans were able to vote online at a dedicated ESPN site. For "Best Play", fans voted on the plays Bracket-styled, with Round 1 of voting lasting from June 21 to June 27, Round 2 of voting lasting from June 28 to July 4, Round 3 of voting lasting from July 5 to July 11, and Round 4 of voting being on the day of the show, July 12.

  • Aaron Rodgers to Jared Cook
    • Julian Edelman Super Bowl catch
    • Noah Brown TD catch around defender 9/18/16
    • Mario Mandžukić goal in UEFA Champions League Final
    • Jarrod Dyson catch 8/25/16
    • Morgan William buzzer beater vs. UConn
    • Larry Nance dunk
    • Olivier Giroud scorpion kick goal
    • Warriors jump ball transition dunk
    • Lamar Jackson hurdles defender
    • Chris Coghlan leaps over catcher
    • Sidney Crosby one-handed goal
    • Northwestern buzzer beater
    • Edwin Encarnación walk off HR
    • Russell Westbrook buzzer beater
    • LeBron James dunk off the backboard

Honorary awards

Arthur Ashe Courage Award

Jimmy V Perseverance Award
  • Jarrius Robertson[4]

Pat Tillman Award for Service
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro[5]

Best Moment

Icon Award

Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award

Special Olympic Athletes

  • Kindlelon “Kobie” Respicio for accomplishments in the Special Olympics and success in school

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In Memoriam

During the segment the music was "The Song for You" performed by Gallant.

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References
  1. "Peyton Manning tabbed to host 25th ESPY Awards". ESPN.com. May 16, 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  2. "2017 ESPYs Nominees". June 27, 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  3. "Special Olympics Founder Honored at The 2017 ESPYS". Archived from the original on July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  4. Adams, Char. "Teen New Orleans Saints Superfan Battling Chronic Disease Receives Special Honor at ESPY Awards". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  5. Wells, Adam. "ESPY 2017 Winners: Awards Results, Recap, Top Moments and Twitter Reaction". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  6. "VIN SCULLY RECEIVES ICON AWARD AT 2017 ESPYS". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  7. "Local Special Olympics athlete receives ESPY award". Retrieved May 31, 2019.
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