AWARDS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about awards in women's sports? Scroll below to view all women's sports awards news.-
December 24, 2024
Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women’s sports
Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court. Circleville Herald
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December 19, 2024
The Best Women’s Sports Moments Of 2024
Countless achievements made 2024 an unparalleled year for women athletes. However, the biggest shift of all was the widespread recognition and long-overdue attention that women’s sports finally received. Huff Post
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December 10, 2024
Caitlin Clark Named Time Athlete of the Year for ‘Historic’ 2024
Clark set all sorts of statistical benchmarks in her first professional season and was the seeming subject of endless discussion in doing so. So it's hard to imagine any athlete had a bigger and better year than she did. Which is exactly what Time magazine decided in honoring her as its 2024 Athlete...
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December 2, 2024
Power Players: Women’s Sports
In 2022, Sports Business Journal debuted the first women’s sports edition of Power Players. In the two years since, women’s sports exploded more rapidly than most predicted. Sports Business Journal
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November 20, 2024
WNBA Star Angel Reese Is the 2024 FNAA Style Influencer of the Year
More people than ever before tuned into the WNBA this past season, and many of those eyes were on Angel Reese — both on and off the court. Aside from her basketball accolades, she also solidified herself as a certified style star. At the 38th annual FN Achievement Awards ceremony, to be held Dec. 4...
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November 14, 2024
USA Cycling Foundation awarded $2.5 million for women’s cycling programmes
A single donation of $2.5 million from the Hellman Foundation was awarded to USA Cycling Foundation earlier this month to bolster women's cycling programmes. Cyclin News
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October 28, 2024
Simone Biles Is SportsPro’s Most Marketable Athlete of 2024
There are plenty of marketable athletes globally, but according to SportsPro, beloved gymnast Simone Biles is the most marketable of them all. SportsPro, a London-based sports business media company, has revealed its list of the top 150 marketable athletes globally. Coming in at No. 1 is Biles, a seven-time Olympic gold...
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October 3, 2024
WNBA Names Rookie Of The Year
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named as the 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday (October 3). Clark averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds during her rookie season, setting WNBA records for assists in a single-season (337) and game (19), as well as rookie records for points (769),...
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September 28, 2024
Billie Jean King receives Congressional Gold Medal
Tennis legend Billie Jean King has been awarded the US Congressional Gold Medal for her trailblazing contributions to gender equality on and off the court, the first individual female athlete to receive the prestigious award. The bipartisan legislation to honour the tennis Hall of Famer and activist was signed by President Joe...
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July 12, 2024
Caitlin Clark wins 2 ESPYS – Local 5
Caitlin Clark's list of awards just keeps getting longer. The Iowa women's basketball legend and Indiana Fever rookie won two awards at the 2024 ESPYS Thursday night. Clark beat out three other nominees to win "Best Record-Breaking Performance" in recognition of her breaking Pete Maravich's record to become the NCAA's all-time scoring leader....
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July 12, 2024
Women’s Sports Win Big at 2024 ESPY Awards
Thursday's 2024 ESPYs doubled as a celebration of the rising popularity of women's sports, as retired tennis superstar Serena Williams hosted the proceedings with ease. "Get up, get off the TikTok, work hard, find out how capable you are. Be great. Be so great they don't want to believe in you and then be even greater,"...
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June 26, 2024
Caitlin Clark earns her first nomination for this ESPY Award, is up for two others
Indiana Fever guard and Iowa’s own Caitlin Clark just earned a trio of nominations for the 2024 ESPY Awards. ESPN announced the nominations Wednesday morning, and Clark was nominated for three awards — the most of any athlete this year. Clark was nominated for: Best athlete, women’s sports for Iowa women's basketball...
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March 12, 2024
Cycling UK opens nominations for 100 Women in Cycling 2024
Cycling UK has opened nominations for its prestigious 100 Women in Cycling 2024 awards. Now in its eighth consecutive year, this initiative celebrates the contributions of women shaping the future of cycling across the nation through empowering others. From urban streets to remote trails, these women are making cycling more...
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November 16, 2023
The 50 Best Places to Work in 2023
Forget about the ping-pong table. Workers today want three-day weekends, unlimited paid time off, reoccurring mental-health breaks, and other perks aimed at work-life balance. These are the companies that have gone above and beyond to keep their employees happy, while also encouraging them to pursue their outdoor passions. Outside Online
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August 23, 2023
Cyclist Emily Bridges Makes the “Vogue 25” List
British cyclist Emily Bridges was honored today by British Vogue as one of the “Vogue 25,” an annual round up of “Britain’s 25 Powerhouse women.” The list showcases the women defining—and redefining—Britain in 2023, according to the magazine. Earlier this year, Bridges, who left the Great Britain National Cycling team...
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January 12, 2023
Grit&Rock Grant Awards $10,000 to Female-Led Adventures
Climber Masha Gordon has a mission. She founded her nonprofit Grit&Rock in 2016 with two goals. The first: help teenage girls develop self-confidence and mental toughness through the avenue of climbing. The second: provide funding for female adventurers to rack up explorations and first ascents. Gear Junkie
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November 11, 2022
American Avalanche, Backcountry Access Partner on Professional Development Scholarship for Women
Women’s-specific scholarships for avalanche work training are now available. Submit your application before December 6 for a chance to receive a $1,500 scholarship for the 2022/2023 winter season. Each scholarship will include $1,500 in tuition support for women taking their Professional Level 1 or Professional Level 2 Avalanche courses. Gear...
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November 9, 2022
The 50 Best Places to Work in 2022
In a post-pandemic world, workers are demanding remote flexibility, more time off, and generous health benefits. These are the companies meeting that bar and more, while encouraging their employees to live an active lifestyle and allowing them to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Outside Online
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October 18, 2022
Serena Williams, Alex Morgan Rank Among Top 10 Most Marketable Athletes
Serena Wiliams and Alex Morgan are amongst the top 10 most marketable athletes in the world, according to sports industry news outlet SportsPro. Williams is the second-most marketable athlete in the world behind men’s soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, while Morgan sits in eighth. Other USWNT players on the list of...
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October 3, 2022
RV Women’s Alliance Announce ‘Champion of Women’ Award Finalists
From dozens of nominations, four companies and six individuals have been recognized as finalists for the Champion of Women Awards. The winner of both awards will be announced on Oct. 11, at the the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) Awards Dinner. The finalists for the Champion of Women individual award are: Denise...
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September 28, 2022
Merrell CMO Wins Marketing Leader of the Year Award
Merrell chief marketing officer Janice Tennant has been named a Marketing Leader of the Year by the Women in Content Marketing Awards (WICMA) for her work bringing more inclusion and diversity to the footwear brand’s outreach. The Marketing Leader of the Year was established to recognize the outstanding work of inspiring and accomplished...
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July 1, 2022
Megan Rapinoe, Simone Biles to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden on Friday announced that soccer player Megan Rapinoe and gymnast Simone Biles are among 17 new recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Biles and Rapinoe are just the fifth and sixth female athletes to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom,...
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June 22, 2022
Same county tops healthiest US community ranking for the third year in a row
Los Alamos County, New Mexico, has been ranked the healthiest US community for the third year in a row. However, the county and the four runners-up -- Falls Church, Virginia; Douglas County, Colorado; Morgan County, Utah; and Carver County, Minnesota -- all scored below average in the subcategory of housing. CNN
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February 14, 2022
Serena Williams Among This Year’s FIT Annual Awards Gala Honorees
Williams will receive the Fashion Icon Breakthrough Award for her achievements both on and off the court, from investing in companies that embrace diversity to launching her own clothing line, S by Serena, and a collection with Signet Jewelers, Serena Williams Jewelry available exclusively at Zales, that aims to empower...
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February 9, 2022
Women-Led Startup Shefly Apparel Wins 2022 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award
Female-founded outdoor clothing startup SheFly Apparel has won an Outdoor Retailer Innovation award for their Go There™ Pant. Led by co-founders Georgia Grace Edwards and Charlotte Massey, SheFly Apparel is a women’s apparel brand on a mission to provide products that make the outdoors more accessible for all. Their Go...
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