D-Backs to Host Third Annual Most Valuable Partner Awards This Thursday

D-backs players and executives to attend red carpet event and hand out corporate awards

D-backs players Paul Goldschmidt, J.J. Putz, Brad Ziegler, A.J. Pollock, Josh Collmenter and Aaron Hill along with Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick and President & CEO Derrick Hall

D-backs players and executives will be dressed in formal attire and help pass out awards to honor the D-backs’ Most Valuable Partners at the third annual event that will take place this Thursday at Gila River Casinos’ Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino.  

The awards show was designed to honor the best D-backs’ partners in a variety of categories, including: Brand Integration, Marketing Activation, Community Champion, D-backs Ambassador, Fans’ Choice Award, Rookie of the Year (first-year partnership), Lifetime Achievement and the Most Valuable Partner Award, which will be given out in two divisions – the Silver Slugger and the Gold Glove.  

 This Thursday, January 16 at 7 p.m.

 Red carpet entrance starting at 6 p.m.                        

 Gila River Casinos’ Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino – Ovations Live! Showroom

 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard

 Chandler, Ariz. 85226