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.

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HER SPORTS AWARDS 2025

Celebrating 5 years of HER SPORTS organization

SAVE THE DATE: June 28, 2025 Join us as we celebrate and honor Central Virginia’s talented athletes and coaches.

Tickets will go on sale soon. Stay tuned for more updates.
Nominate Outstanding Talent Today! Ensure all deserving individuals are nominated.

Submit your nominations now: Nomination Ballot
Please review the rules to ensure your nomination counts. Click here to review the rules.

For a detailed description of the awards categories, click here.

Thank You to Our 2025 Award Committee Members

Colin Banks, Samantha Burnelle, Desmond Athey, Joshua Epps, Holly Falconer, Kyonna Lewis, Shawn Pendleton, Ralph Sampson Jr., Michelle Smith, Alex Weathersby

2024 Honoraries

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

PAST WINNERS

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)

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