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NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2020/21 WIS AWARDS

WIS AWARDS
NOMINATE YOURSELF OR A WIS MEMBER TO WIN AN AWARD

It's time to celebrate all of the amazing work being done in and around the Women in Soccer community. The WIS Awards will recognize members, partners and industry extraordinaire who are usually left out of the industry spotlight but have done incredible work to elevate soccer culture in the United States.

Anyone in the WIS squad can nominate and all nominations are due by December 25, 11:59 PM ET. You must nominate at least 1 person for each award in order to submit (please put N/A if you do not have a nominee for a category). Celebrate this community with us and nominate today!

ELIGIBILITY OF NOMINEES
  • Individual/Organization based in the US or does business in the US
  • Recipients over the age of 18
  • Recipient is from a historically marginalized community or their work supports a historically marginalized community in soccer
  • Encourage your nominee to sign up if they aren't already a member, they'll need membership to receive their WIS award
YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME(Required.)
YOUR EMAIL(Required.)
NOMINEE INFORMATION
If self-nominating, enter your information again.
PLEASE LIST YOUR (2) NOMINATIONS FOR:

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – an individual who built a business that is making a significant impact in and around the game of soccer.

e.g. Esmeralda Negron, ATA Football(Required.)
PLEASE LIST YOUR (2) NOMINATIONS FOR:

THE MIC DROPPER – an award for an individual working in the industry who when you hear their name you want to "drop the mic". They are an authority in their field and you are marking your calendar for the next opportunity to tune in to hear them speak.

e.g. Melissa Ortiz(Required.)
PLEASE LIST YOUR (2) NOMINATIONS FOR:

ALLY OF THE YEAR – this ally took actionable steps to support historically marginalized people in soccer, selflessly, respectfully and compassionately.

e.g. André Carlisle, Diaspora United podcast co-host(Required.)
PLEASE LIST YOUR (2) NOMINATIONS FOR:

COACHES OF THE YEAR – these leaders know how to coach the whole person. The coaches of the year inspire players to be the best version of themselves on and off the pitch.

We are recognizing coaches across all semi-pro and professional leagues.(Required.)
PARTNER / ORGANIZATION AWARDS
PLEASE LIST YOUR (2) NOMINATIONS FOR:

GRASSROOTS ORGANIZER OF THE YEAR – this organization can be considered a local hero or a national leader in the grassroots space and the impact made on their communities is clear and measurable.

Eligibility: a registered 501(c)3

e.g. Somos Unidos Foundation, Chanel Wiese

(Required.)
PLEASE LIST YOUR (2) NOMINATIONS FOR:

INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR – this organization makes an impact on the game using technology and resources in a way that has not been done before, or created a business, application or tool to help fill a gap in the industry.

e.g. My Huddle, mental health application for college athletes, Christina VandenBerg

(Required.)
PLEASE LIST YOUR (2) NOMINATIONS FOR:

MEDIA IMPACT AWARD – this media entity is bringing the most visibility and reach for the women’s game. Podcast nominations welcome.

e.g. The Athletic, Meg Linehan

(Required.)
PLEASE LIST YOUR (2) NOMINATIONS FOR:

LOCAL LEAGUE OF THE YEAR – a league that is making the biggest impact for their communities, players and employees, anywhere from recreational to professional.

e.g. Golden Gate Women's Soccer League, Angela Bailey

(Required.)
PLEASE LIST YOUR (2) NOMINATIONS FOR:

GRITTIEST TEAM AWARD – NWSL team with the most grit handling pressures on and off the field.

e.g. Washington Spirit, captain Andi Sullivan

(Required.)
PLEASE LIST YOUR (2) NOMINATIONS FOR:

THE WIS "TREBLE" AWARD – the organization or individual that inspires, empowers and connects people in the game while centering diversity, inclusion, and solution-based thinking unlike any other.

This award is an exclusive award that is voted on only by the internal WIS team, Founding members and Board members.(Required.)
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