When and where is the Semoball Awards? The Semoball Awards returns Friday, July 14 to LaCroix Church, 3102 Lexington Avenue in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 7 pm.
The Semoball Awards returns Friday, July 14 to LaCroix Church, 3102 Lexington Avenue in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 7 pm.
Will I need a ticket to attend the event? Yes. Each attendee will need a ticket for the event. Athletes will receive complimentary tickets and parents will receive discounted tickets. Additional general admission tickets will be available. Tickets can be purchased here.
Yes. Each attendee will need a ticket for the event. Athletes will receive complimentary tickets and parents will receive discounted tickets. Additional general admission tickets will be available. Tickets can be purchased here.
What’s included with my ticket? All tickets – purchased and complimentary – include the red carpet experience, and heavy hors d'oeuvres. VIP ticket holders will have access to a complimentary VIP reception, reserved seating, and a meet and greet with the keynote speaker.
All tickets – purchased and complimentary – include the red carpet experience, and heavy hors d'oeuvres. VIP ticket holders will have access to a complimentary VIP reception, reserved seating, and a meet and greet with the keynote speaker.
Will athletes receive complimentary tickets? Yes, nominated athletes receive a complimentary ticket to the event. To claim an athlete ticket, click here.
Yes, nominated athletes receive a complimentary ticket to the event. To claim an athlete ticket, click here.
How are winners chosen? The winners are selected by a panel of sportswriters representing Southeast Missouri's five daily newspapers.
The winners are selected by a panel of sportswriters representing Southeast Missouri's five daily newspapers.
What happens the night of the event? Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the red carpet experience with photo opportunities and complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres. The awards show will begin at 7 pm. As winners are announced, they will be brought on stage to accept their awards. Following the show, a group photo will be taken onstage of all nominees and winners.
Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the red carpet experience with photo opportunities and complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres. The awards show will begin at 7 pm. As winners are announced, they will be brought on stage to accept their awards. Following the show, a group photo will be taken onstage of all nominees and winners.
What time should I arrive at the event? The red carpet will open at 5:30 pm and the show will begin at 7 pm. Please arrive by 6:45 pm.
Where will I be seated? Seating for parents and general admission ticket holders will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating WILL NOT be assigned for these groups. Athletes and VIP ticket purchasers will be seated in designated, reserved seats at the front of the auditorium.
Seating for parents and general admission ticket holders will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating WILL NOT be assigned for these groups. Athletes and VIP ticket purchasers will be seated in designated, reserved seats at the front of the auditorium.
What do I need to bring with me to the event? All ticket holders – purchased and complimentary – need to bring proof of their ticket purchase with them either in printed form or on their phones.
All ticket holders – purchased and complimentary – need to bring proof of their ticket purchase with them either in printed form or on their phones.
Who will have access to the keynote speaker? Only VIP ticket holders will have a photo opportunity with the keynote speaker as part of the VIP reception prior to the awards show. There will be no opportunities for additional photos or autographs. No outside media will have access to the keynote speaker.
Only VIP ticket holders will have a photo opportunity with the keynote speaker as part of the VIP reception prior to the awards show. There will be no opportunities for additional photos or autographs. No outside media will have access to the keynote speaker.
Where can I get photos of the event afterwards? You can find coverage of the event and photos galleries on www.semoball.com.
Who should I contact if I have questions? For questions, please email Jamie Phillips at jphillips@rustmedia.com with the subject line: Semoball Awards Inquiry.
For questions, please email Jamie Phillips at jphillips@rustmedia.com with the subject line: Semoball Awards Inquiry.
Do I get a ticket if I am a coach or athletic director? Athletic Directors and coaches nominated for Coach of the Year receive a complimentary ticket to the event regardless of whether or not a student from his or her school is nominated. Complimentary tickets can be claimed here. Coaches who are not nominated but want to attend can purchase a discounted ticket here.
Athletic Directors and coaches nominated for Coach of the Year receive a complimentary ticket to the event regardless of whether or not a student from his or her school is nominated. Complimentary tickets can be claimed here. Coaches who are not nominated but want to attend can purchase a discounted ticket here.
What is my role in making sure that my athletes are recognized at the Semoball Awards? Participation and responsiveness from coaches and athletic directors are vital in order for athletes to receive recognition on this special night. 1. As nominees are announced, their names will be posted here. 2. After nominees are announced, Athletic Directors will be notified via email and asked to provide a mailing address for the athlete if we do not have one on file. If a mailing address is not available, we ask for your assistance in letting the athlete know of his or her nomination and helping him or her purchase a ticket to the event.
Participation and responsiveness from coaches and athletic directors are vital in order for athletes to receive recognition on this special night. 1. As nominees are announced, their names will be posted here. 2. After nominees are announced, Athletic Directors will be notified via email and asked to provide a mailing address for the athlete if we do not have one on file. If a mailing address is not available, we ask for your assistance in letting the athlete know of his or her nomination and helping him or her purchase a ticket to the event.
How will I know if one of my athletes is nominated? Nominees will be posted here following each selection show. You will also be contacted via email as nominees are announced.
Nominees will be posted here following each selection show. You will also be contacted via email as nominees are announced.
How will my nominated athlete obtain their ticket? Nominated athletes can claim a complimentary ticket here.
How will ticket holders receive their tickets? All tickets will come as an attached PDF when the ticket is purchased. Tickets can be printed or shown on your phone.
All tickets will come as an attached PDF when the ticket is purchased. Tickets can be printed or shown on your phone.
How will I know if I have been nominated? Nominees will be posted here as each season concludes. Nominated athletes can claim a complimentary ticket here.
Nominees will be posted here as each season concludes. Nominated athletes can claim a complimentary ticket here.
How do I get a ticket to the event? After your name is announced or you are notified by your Coach or Athletic Director that you are a nominee, you will receive a printed invitation in the mail with a promo code for two discounted tickets. If you do not receive an invitation, please contact Jamie Phillips at jphillips@rustmedia.com.
After your name is announced or you are notified by your Coach or Athletic Director that you are a nominee, you will receive a printed invitation in the mail with a promo code for two discounted tickets. If you do not receive an invitation, please contact Jamie Phillips at jphillips@rustmedia.com.
What do I need to bring with me to the event? You will need to bring your printed ticket with you to the event or be able to show it on your phone the night of the event.
You will need to bring your printed ticket with you to the event or be able to show it on your phone the night of the event.
What will happen the night of the event? Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the red carpet experience with photo opportunities and complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres. The awards show will begin at 6 pm. As winners are announced, they will be brought on stage to accept their awards. Following the show, a group photo will be taken onstage of all nominees and winners.
Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the red carpet experience with photo opportunities and complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres. The awards show will begin at 6 pm. As winners are announced, they will be brought on stage to accept their awards. Following the show, a group photo will be taken onstage of all nominees and winners.
How will I know if my athlete is a nominee? Finalists will be announced on one of three (fall, winter, and spring) selection shows that will be broadcast live on the semoball.com Facebook page. Please check your local newspaper or Facebook for the dates and times of these shows. Nominees will also be posted online here.
Finalists will be announced on one of three (fall, winter, and spring) selection shows that will be broadcast live on the semoball.com Facebook page. Please check your local newspaper or Facebook for the dates and times of these shows. Nominees will also be posted online here.
How does my nominated athlete get their ticket? Complimentary athlete tickets as well as other ticket purchases are available here.
How will purchased ticket holders receive their tickets? All tickets will come as an attached PDF when the ticket is purchased or the athlete can show their ticket on their phone at the venue.
All tickets will come as an attached PDF when the ticket is purchased or the athlete can show their ticket on their phone at the venue.
What do I do if my nominated athlete is unable to attend the event? If your athlete has a prior engagement, please email Jamie Phillips at jphillips@rustmedia.com with the subject line: “Semoball Awards – Cannot Attend” to let us know they can’t make it. It is important that we know who is unable to attend the event.
If your athlete has a prior engagement, please email Jamie Phillips at jphillips@rustmedia.com with the subject line: “Semoball Awards – Cannot Attend” to let us know they can’t make it. It is important that we know who is unable to attend the event.
How many discounted tickets will my nominated athlete receive? Nominated athletes receive one free ticket for themselves and two discounted tickets for guests. All tickets, including complimentary athlete tickets, must be claimed or purchased prior to the event. Tickets can be claimed or purchased here.
Nominated athletes receive one free ticket for themselves and two discounted tickets for guests. All tickets, including complimentary athlete tickets, must be claimed or purchased prior to the event. Tickets can be claimed or purchased here.
Will I be sitting with my nominated athlete? No. Nominees will be seated in a nominee-only area in order to keep them close to the stage in case they are called on stage as a winner of an award. Seating for general admission and parents will be first-come, first-serve the night of the event. VIP ticket purchases will be in a reserved area closest to the stage.
No. Nominees will be seated in a nominee-only area in order to keep them close to the stage in case they are called on stage as a winner of an award. Seating for general admission and parents will be first-come, first-serve the night of the event. VIP ticket purchases will be in a reserved area closest to the stage.
What will happen the night of the event? Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the red carpet experience with photo opportunities and complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres. The awards show will begin at 7 pm. As winners are announced, they will be brought on stage to accept their awards. Following the show, a group photo will be taken onstage of all nominees and winners.
Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the red carpet experience with photo opportunities and complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres. The awards show will begin at 7 pm. As winners are announced, they will be brought on stage to accept their awards. Following the show, a group photo will be taken onstage of all nominees and winners.
