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Three local places win in SportsEvents Media Group’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards

Cedar Point Sports Center, Lake Erie Shores & Islands, and Fabens Park have won in SportsEvents Media Group’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Cedar Point Sports Center won first place in best All-Star Indoor Sports Venue, Lake Erie Shores & Islands won second place in All-Star Destination Partners, and Fabens Park won third place in All-Star Outdoor Sports Venues.

“Receiving these awards just proves what a great place the Shores & Islands region is to host sports
events,” said Chris Lewis, Sports Tourism Manager for Lake Erie Shores & Islands. “They validate all
the hard work that our communities and venues have done in hosting a wide variety of sporting events
and will continue to elevate Lake Erie Shores & Islands as a year-round sports destination.”

“As part of America’s Sports and Family Fun Capital, we are truly honored to receive this award;
validating the tireless effort put forth by community leaders to create an award-winning, sports
destination,” said Wes Hall, General Manager of the Cedar Point Sports Center. “The Cedar Point
Sports Center provides an opportunity for athletes and guests to experience an unbeatable
combination of state-of-the-art sports venue and a thrilling destination 12 months out of the year.”

“It is an honor to be recognized for the Readers’ Choice Award,” said Doug Steinwart, Operations
Manager for the City of Huron Parks & Recreation Department. “Fabens Park is an exceptional public
sports facility, thanks to our community, the City of Huron, and Huron Township, for their long-term
commitment to improving the park. We are excited to continue to welcome youth sports teams in the
upcoming seasons.”

The awards will be featured in the February 2021 issue of SportsEvents magazine.