Submit Your Nominations
Accepting 2026 Nominations Until May 31
Do you know a Charlottesville athlete, coach, athletic director, who has made a significant impact on women’s and girls’ sports? Please nominate them to be considered for the 2026 HER SPORTS AWARD! We are currently accepting nominations from the community through May 31, 2026.
Learn About Past Honorees
2025 Honorees
Lifetime Ambassador – Jack Ridley Jr.
Trailblazer Award – Sabrina Feggans
Woman of Impact – Dr. Tamara Dias
2024 Honorees
Lifetime Ambassador – James Pierce
Trailblazer Award- Dr. Paige Perriello
Woman of Impact – Tanesha Hudson
2023 Honoraries
Lifetime Ambassador – Phil Stinnie
Trailblazer Award – Meghan Hughes-Perry
Woman of Impact – Mary Coleman
Previous Winners
- Assistant Coach of the Year: Julia Smith (2025), Shannon Opie (2024), Ericka Tucker (2023), Keturah Barbour (2022)
- Breaking Barriers: Ericka Gore (2025)
- Female Coach of the Year: Cynthia Jackson (2025) Keturah Barbour (2024), Rachel Proudfoot (2023), Avis Fields (2022)
- H.U.S.T.L.E. Award: Elaina Pierce (2024, 2025), Kymora Johnson (2023), Rayquel Allen (2022)
- Male Supporter Award: Steve Morris (2025), Nick Ward (2024), Taber Martin (2023), Marcus Dixon (2022)
- Rising Star Award: London Pope (2025), 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, 2025), Charlottesville Lacrosse (2023), Charlottesville Basketball (2022)
- Team Mom: Zeneida Howard (2024), Mary Johnston (2023), Jessica Johnson (2022)
Player of the Year Award
- Basketball – Avery Stavitski (2025), Rayquel Allen (2024)
- Field Hockey – Camryn Lohr (2025), Ava Barnes (2024)
- Lacrosse – Delaney Poindexter (2025), Madison Vandross (2024)
- Soccer – Laney Fayard (2025), Makayla Hargrove (2024)
- Softball – Sydney Hearl (2025), Jillie Clark (2024)
- Swimming –Danielle Delawder (2025), Allison Bendall (2024)
- Tennis – Naomi Riddle (2025), Julia Singh (2024)
- Track & Field – Elaina Pierce (2025), Taylor Waddy (2024)
- Volleyball – Molly McCall (2024, 2025)
- Wrestling – Ciyanna Okocha (2025)
