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ANNUAL HOT STOVE AWARDS DINNERS RETURN IN JANUARY 2027
Greater Charlotte, Greater Piedmont and Blue Ridge Events Set to Celebrate
the Best in Youth Baseball and Softball
One of the Carolinas’ premier traditions in youth baseball and softball is back! The Greater Charlotte, Greater Piedmont and Greater Blue Ridge Hot Stove League Baseball and Softball Awards Dinners will return in January 2027, bringing together outstanding players, coaches, families and members of the baseball and softball communities for three special evenings of recognition and celebration.
The 19th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Awards will kick off the schedule with Softball on Sunday, January 10, and Baseball on Sunday, January 31, at the SMS Catering Banquet Hall. The 7th Annual Greater Piedmont Hot Stove League Awards Dinner will head to Salisbury on Saturday, January 23, at West End Plaza. Rounding out the schedule, the 4th Annual Greater Blue Ridge Hot Stove League Awards Dinner returns to Morganton on Sunday, January 24.
These signature events recognize the area’s top baseball and softball players, leaders and student-athletes, celebrating their accomplishments both on and off the field.
A Tradition of Recognizing Excellence
Over the years, the Hot Stove Awards have honored an impressive list of former recipients who have gone on to achieve success at the highest levels of baseball and softball.
The baseball alumni list includes Major League players Corey Seager (Texas Rangers), Alec Burleson (St. Louis Cardinals), Trent Thornton (Chicago Cubs), Jackson Kowar (Baltimore Orioles), Bailey Ober (Minnesota Twins) and Rhett Lowder (Cincinnati Reds), along with standout players Logan Davidson, Vance Honeycutt, Cobb Hightower and many others.
The softball honor roll is equally impressive, featuring former award winners Carrie Eberlie, Emma Clarke, Anna Hinde, Gabby Baylog, Brittany Pickett, Courtney Dean, Camryn Dean, Kalie Lang, Constance Orr, Jen Rosene, Sarah Mooney, Dakota Christie, Mattie Nuccio, Lexi Davis, Kaylin Belfield, London Dirks and many more.
The next generation of outstanding athletes will soon join this distinguished group as the 2027 award winners are announced.
More Than an Awards Dinner
Each Hot Stove evening is designed to be much more than an awards ceremony. These first-class events bring the baseball and softball communities together for an evening of dinner, fun, fellowship and recognition of the young athletes who dedicate themselves to excellence.
Guests will enjoy a catered dinner, silent auction, special guest speakers, a YETI cooler raffle and the opportunity to connect with fellow players, families, coaches and supporters from throughout the region.
Finalists in all award categories will be notified in December.
Tickets are now available at www.HotStoveDinner.com.
Join us for the #1 night of baseball and softball in the Carolinas!
Recognizing the Complete Student-Athlete
While athletic performance is an important part of the selection process, the Hot Stove Awards recognize much more than statistics and accomplishments on the field. Academic performance, grade level, character, leadership and sportsmanship are also considered when selecting finalists and award winners.
The Hot Stove Dinner Program is a scholarship recognition event. Please note that refunds are not offered after ticket purchases. Events impacted by weather will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
We are incredibly grateful for the support of the players, families, coaches, sponsors and communities who have helped these events grow and thrive over the years. We look forward to another outstanding year of celebrating the best of youth baseball and softball across the Carolinas!
2027 ELIGIBLE COUNTIES
GREATER CHARLOTTE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL AWARDS
Gaston, Lancaster, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Union, York and Cabarrus County (Cannon School only).
GREATER PIEDMONT BASEBALL & SOFTBALL AWARDS
Cabarrus, Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Montgomery, Iredell, Randolph, Rowan, Stanly and Stokes.
GREATER BLUE RIDGE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL AWARDS
Alexander, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Henderson, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin and Yancey.
