HER SPORTS AWARDS purpose is to acknowledge the accomplishments of local female athletes and coaches in Charlottesville and surrounding counties through community nominations and voting. This is important to help spread the mission of HER SPORTS in hopes of breaking the gender stereotypes and increasing overall support and engagement that will inspire girls and women to be active through sport participation. HER SPORTS will also take this day to thank individuals and organizations who have been striving for equal representation of women and girls in sports. The following categories:
Female Assistant Coach of the Year, Female Coach of the Year, H.U.S.T.L.E. Award, Male Supporter Award, Rising Star Award, Team Choice of the Year, The Breaking Barriers.
Player of the Year Awards for: Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball & Wrestling.
HER SPORTS will host its highly anticipated 5-Year Anniversary Awards Show
Located at the: Paramount Theater 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
VIP Experience begins at 5:30 PM
Awards Show starts promptly at 7:00 PM
Dress code: Sporty Classy – be bold, be you, bring the vibes.
Since 2020, HER SPORTS has engaged over 400 girls through clinics, leagues, workshops, and mentorship, creating safe, inclusive, and inspiring spaces across Central Virginia. This year’s community-driven awards drew in more than 6,500 votes, reflecting powerful support from Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Orange, Madison, Waynesboro, and beyond.
The evening will also feature:
During the event, we will reveal the winners—selected by community votes—from the following award categories and finalists
Thank you to our 2025 Sports Committee
Thank You to Our Sponsors—Standing with Us to Champion Girls, Sports, and Community.
Lifetime Ambassador – James Pierce
Trailblazer Award- Dr. Paige Perriello
Woman of Impact – Tanesha Hudson
Lifetime Ambassador – Phil Stinnie
Trailblazer Award – Meghan Hughes-Perry
Woman of Impact – Mary Coleman
Assistant Coach of the Year – Shannon Opie (2024), Ericka Tucker (2023), Keturah Barbour (2022)
Female Coach of the Year- Keturah Barbour (2024), Rachel Proudfoot (2023), Avis Fields (2022)
H.U.S.T.L.E. Award – Elaina Pierce (2024), Kymora Johnson (2023), Rayquel Allen (2022)
Male Supporter Award – Nick Ward (2024), Taber Martin (2023), Marcus Dixon (2022)
Rising Star Award – Kella Lemcke (2024), Leah Bryant (2023), Cenica Bowers (2022)
Spotlight Award – Wartime Fitness (2024), ADAPT (2023), Girls on the Run (2022)
Team Choice Award – Charlottesville Basketball (2024), Charlottesville Lacrosse (2023), Charlottesville Basketball (2022)
Team Mom – Zeneida Howard (2024), Mary Johnston (2023), Jessica Johnson (2022)
Basketball – Rayquel Allen (2024)
Field Hockey – Ava Barnes (2024)
Lacrosse – Madison Vandross (2024)
Soccer – Makayla Hargrove (2024)
Softball – Jillie Clark (2024)
Swimming – Allison Bendall (2024)
Tennis – Julia Singh (2024)
Track & Field – Taylor Waddy (2024)
Volleyball – Molly McCall (2024)