Some of Chicago’s best-known professional athletes will take center stage to receive honors at the 24th Annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards presented by Navistar to benefit the March of Dimes. Over the past two-plus decades, the Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards has raised close to $8 million for the March of Dimes. The dinner will be held on Monday, Feb. 13th at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.

The honorees chosen are top athletes from Chicago’s professional teams who have made considerable contributions to their teams, as well as the Chicago community. This year’s honorees include Carlos Boozer (Bulls), Corey Crawford (Blackhawks), Kerry Wood (Cubs), Alexei Ramirez (White Sox), Logan Pause (Fire) and Earl Bennett (Bears). In addition, Blackhawks legend/team Ambassador/Hockey Hall of Famer Tony Esposito will be honored with the “Lifetime Achievement Award.” For the pinnacle moment of the evening, this year’s March of Dimes “Inspirational Athlete” award winner is 16-year-old Tywaun Crain from Chicago’s North Lawndale community. Tywaun has persevered as both an athlete and student, despite being born with cerebral palsy.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health that works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.