2021 National Girls & Women in Sport Day Minnesota Pivots
2021 Announcement:
The annual February celebration of National Girls and Women in Sport Day (NGWSD) in Minnesota will take on a new look for 2021. The traditional event, usually held at the MN History Center, is being canceled due to public health concerns regarding COVID-19 and guidance against large gatherings to reduce the risk of community transmission. Therefore, we will not be seeking nominations this year.
This difficult decision was made by the Minnesota Coalition of Women in Athletic Leadership (MCWAL), the organization that coordinates this event. Plans are being developed in the coming months to celebrate and recognize our MN-NGWSD history and future in a new way.
Look for updates on our website (here) and Facebook as we take the opportunity to adjust this important celebration in February 2021.
The Marie Berg Award for Excellence in Education - Berniece Carlin
The Kwame McDonald Media Award - Lea B. Olsen, Jane Helmke
The Wilma Rudolph Award for Courage and Inspiration - Ana Younker Zimmermann
Special Merit Awards - Jill Wahman, Justice Margaret Chutich, and Nancy Manderfeld
Minnesota Legacy Awards - Gabe Grunewald, Dr. Belmar Gunderson
Minnesota Milestone - Maddy Freking and Krissy Wendell
Breaking Barriers Awards - Augsburg Women's Wrestling, Todd Dingmann, Gwen Garber, Granny Basketball, Subversive Sirens, Jane Voss, Dr. Karla Wolford
Event Archives
2020 Release - click here
2013 Release - click here. Photo Gallery.
2012 Release - click here.
2010 Release - click here.
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