Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.4.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Sportswomen of Colorado Empowering Sportswomen of Colorado ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Posts](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/posts/) - [Anna Hall](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/anna-hall-23/) - Silver Medal in the Heptathlon in 2023 World Championships - [Marcia Neville](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/marcia-neville/) - Colorado's first female TV sports broadcaster - [Hanna Atkinson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/hannaatkinson/) - Gold medal ski racer, cyclist, swimmer, and basketball player for Special Olympics Colorado - [Kristine Franklin](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kristinefranklin/) - Named Colorado Golf Association’s Women’s Senior Player of the Year - [Olivia Cummins](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/oliviacummins/) - Team Pursuit Gold - [JoAnna Kennedy](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/joanna-kennedy/) - Ranked top 10 in the Nation for singles and doubles - [Morgan Stickney](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/morgan-stickney/) - 400-meter freestyle world record holder - [Taylor Knibb](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/taylor-knibb/) - Silver Medalist at Paris Olympics in the triathlon mixed relay - [Chloe Dygert](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/chloe-dygert/) - Bronze medalist in Paris Olympics - [Emma Meyers](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/emma-meyers/) - Finished 9th at Paris Paralympic Games - [Anne Kelly](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/anne-kelly/) - Coached 9 All-Americans - [Kristine Clark](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kristineclark/) - Won age group at the Carlsbad 5K - [Ariana Akey](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/arianaakey/) - CHSAA Flag Football Player of the Year honors - [FrankieJo MacAskill](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/frankiejomacaskill/) - Perfect 10.0 on floor and bars at CHSAA State Championships - [Val Constien](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/val-constien2/) - USA 3000-Meter Steeplechase Champion - [Jaleesa Himka](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jaleesa-himka-2/) - Junior World Record in 100-meter Obstacle Course Racing - [Madison Mintenko](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/madison-mintenko2/) - 500-meter free style state record - [Kendall Ferguson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kendall-ferguson/) - 5A Softball Player of the Year - [Jordan Nytes](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jordan-nytes/) - Big12 Goalkeeper of the Year - [Isabel Allori](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/isabel-allori/) - Gatorade Colorado Track and Field Player of the Year - [Mya Lesner](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mya-lesner/) - Shot Put NCAA Indoor National Champion - [Hailey Danz](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/hailey-danz-2/) - Paralympic Gold Medalist - [Andi Jackson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/andi-jackson/) - First-team All-American - [Sydney Cole](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sydney-cole/) - 2- time Honorable Mention All-American - [Colorado Flyers Track Team](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/colorado-flyers-track-team/) - 1972 only female athlete Tack and Field Team - [Ella Hagen](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ella-hagen/) - State Champion in Cross Country and Nordic Skiing - [Coach Maurice “Mo” Henriques](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/coach-maurice-mo-henriques/) - 5th straight state track and field titles - [Brooke Raboutou](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/brooke-raboutou-2/) - Olympic Silver Medalist in Boulder and Lead Climbing - [Addison Ritzenhein](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/addison-ritzenhein-2/) - High School National Champion - [Jennifer Valente](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jennifer-valente-2/) - Gold Medalist in Paris Olympic Games - [Eliza Osburn](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/eliza-osburn/) - Gatorade Class 5A Player of the Year - [Savilia Blunk](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/savilia-blunk/) - 12th Place finished at Paris Olympics - [Magdalena Luczak](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/magdalena-luczak/) - National Women's Alpine Skier of the Year - [Sienna Betts](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/siennabetts2/) - McDonald's All-American - [Persaeus Gomez](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/persaeus-gomez-3/) - Four-time State Champion - [Lauren Betts](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/laurenbetts3/) - All Pac-12 - [Reese McDermott](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/reese-mcdermott/) - 4-time All-American - [Emma Weber](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/emma-weber2/) - Helped secure Gold for Team USA 4x100 medley relay - [Myah Arrieta](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/myah-arrieta/) - RMAC Player of the Year - [Tara Dower](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/tara-dower/) - Set Appalachian Trail Speed Record - [Chloe Elarton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/chloe-elarton/) - Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year - [Sportswomen of Colorado Names 2024 Award Winners, Hall of Fame Inductees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sportswomen-of-colorado-names-2024-award-winners-hall-of-fame-inductees/) - Denver, CO – Sportswomen of Colorado is proud to announce the honorees for its 51st Annual Awards Celebration, recognizing the remarkable achievements of girls and women in sports across Colorado during the 2024 calendar year. The awards presentation, which is held annually, will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Denver - [Jordyn Poulter](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jordyn-poulter/) - Caption of Silver Medal Paris Olympic Team - [ALLMAN NAMED COLORADO'S SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/2025-post-banquet-article/) - Olympic Discus Gold Medalist Receives Top Award for 2nd Time Denver Tech Center, CO, March 9, 2025— Sportswomen of Colorado (SWOC) is charging into its next half century by continuing its tradition of honoring Colorado’s female athletes and teams, their coaches, and contributors to girls and women in sports. More than 465 people gathered at - [Sportswomen of Colorado Names 2015 Award Winners, Hall of Fame Inductees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sportswomen-of-colorado-names-2015-award-winners-hall-of-fame-inductees-2/) - DENVER, CO - February 3, 2015 Sportswomen of Colorado will honor 45 of Colorado’s top female athletes and contributors to women’s athletics at its 41st Annual Awards Celebration on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center. San Antonio Spurs Assistant Coach Becky Hammon, Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken-Rouen and last year’s - [The Champion Within: Meet the Speakers for Our 51st Celebration](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/speakers-announced-for-the-51st-annual-awards-celebration/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]From resilience to advocacy, their stories will inspire and empower you. We are proud to announce our 51st Annual Awards Celebration speakers. We hope you’ll register for the event on March 9, 2024 so - [SAVE THE DATE - 51st Annual Awards Celebration](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/5392-2-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Save the Date: March 9, 2025 - Sportswomen of Colorado's 51st Annual Award Celebration Denver, Colorado - Sportswomen of Colorado is excited to announce the upcoming celebration of its 51st annual award ceremony, slated for March 9, 2025. Mark your calendars as we recognize excellence across various levels and disciplines, honoring individuals - [Colorado Gives Day!](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/colorado-gives-day/) - Colorado Gives Photographic Style by Jennifer Anderson-Ehrlich - [Kirstie Ennis](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kristie-ennis-23/) - Paralympic snowboarder, triathlete, mountaineer and philanthropist - [Jaylyn Sherrod](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jaylyn-sherrod/) - All Pac-12 - [Jennifer Kupcho](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jennifer-kupcho-3/) - Finished as the top American on the LPGA Tour - [Marissa Gallegos](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/marissa-gallegos-2/) - WCWC Southwest Regional Champion - [Ann Wolta Blackstone](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ann-wolta-blackstone/) - A Lifetime Empowering Others Through Golf - [Tom Hilbert](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/tom-hilbert/) - Winningest coach in CSU history - [Shea Murphy](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/shea-murphy/) - 1st Team All-State - [Shannan Lane](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/shannan-lane/) - 5th championship appearance in 9 seasons as a head coach - [Sam Thacker](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sam-thacker/) - First Team All-American - [Nell Rojas](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/nell-rojas/) - Top American in the Boston Marathon - [Mary Smith](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mary-smith/) - Master Ranking of #1 in the World in the 400m - [Megan Torrence](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/megan-torrence-2/) - 4-H National Record Setter - [Sportswomen of Colorado Welcomes New Executive Director Jennifer Anderson-Ehrlich](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sportswomen-of-colorado-welcomes-new-executive-director-jennifer-anderson-ehrlich/) - Denver, CO — Sportswomen of Colorado is excited to announce the appointment of Jennifer Anderson-Ehrlich as its new Executive Director. Anderson-Ehrlich, a seasoned professional with a diverse background in fitness, coaching, and education, brings a wealth of experience and vision to the organization. Jennifer Anderson-Ehrlich joins Sportswomen of Colorado (SWOC) from the fitness industry, where she - [Lauren Betts](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lauren-betts-2/) - WBCA National Player of the Year - [Brianna Robles](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/brianna-robles/) - 2-time National Champion - [Agur Dwol](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/agur-dwol-2/) - Gatorade Colorado high school athlete of the year - [Micaela DeGenero](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/micaela-degenero/) - NCAA National Champion in the Mile - [Civana Kuhlmann](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/civana-kuhlmann/) - First Team All-Pac-12 - [Paige Adair](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/p_adair/) - D2CCA South Central Region Pitcher of the Year - [Damon Martin](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/damon-martin/) - 20th NCAA Cross Country Championship - [Clare Gallagher](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/clare-gallagher/) - Leadville 100 Champion - [Hailey Maestretti](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/hailey-maestretti-2/) - #1 in the state in strikeouts and wins - [Rylee Hladky](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/rylee-hladky-2/) - Two-time AVCA All-America 1st team - [Lucy Bell](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/l_bell/) - Broke Missy Franklin’s 200-yard IM record - [Naomi Clark](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/naomi-clark/) - Scored hat trick in State Finals - [Lily Chitambar](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lily-chitambar/) - Won her second Class 5A state championship in 2022 - [Lily Borgenheimer](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lily-borgenheimer-2/) - 2022 NCAA II Champion (200 Breast) - [Katie Hensien](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/katie-hensien/) - National Women's Alpine Skier of the Year - [Peyton Garrison](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/peyton-garrison/) - 3A State Record Setter, 400 Meters - [Shannon Feran](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/shannon-feran/) - USAT Age-Group National Championship - [Sophia Smith](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sophia-smith/) - NWSL MVP - [Zoe Rollins](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/zoe-rollins/) - Returned to serve at a match while still partially paralyzed - [Kara Winger](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kara-winger/) - World #1 and American Record Holder - [Izzy Starck](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/izzy-starck/) - Gatorade Colorado Volleyball Player of the Year - [Mariah Bell](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mariah-bell/) - U.S. Olympian and National Champion - [Leigha Devine](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/4750-2/) - 2-Time CGA Women’s Player of the Year - [Lauren Burt](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lauren-burt/) - Won the Class 5A all-around title - [Kyleigh Peoples](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kyleigh-peoples/) - First Team All-American - [Kira Mullins](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kira-mullins/) - Colorado H.S. Mountain Bike Champion - [Jill McGill](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jill-mcgill/) - U.S. Senior Women's Open Champion - [Jessica Hutchinson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jessica_hutchinson/) - Big 12 Gymnast of the Year & All-Around Champion - [The Denver Broncos Foundation](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/the-denver-broncos-foundation/) - Created over 500 sport opportunities for girls - [Allie McLaughlin](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/allie-mclaughlin/) - Mountain Ultra Trail Runner of the Year - [Becky Hammon](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/becky-hammon-2/) - WNBA Coach of the Year - [Hadley Ashton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/h_ashton/) - Won the Class 4A state championship - [Victoria Sanders](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/victoria-sanders-2/) - Set the 3A diving record - [Mya Hollingshed](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mya-hollingshed/) - Drafted 8th overall in 2022 WNBA Draft - [Stephanie Cotter](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/stephanie-cotter-2/) - 2-Time National Cross Country Champion - [Zoe Martin](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/zoe-martin/) - State leader in goals and points - [Carol Whipple](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/carol-whipple/) - Won Gold in the World Cross Duathlon Championships - [Brooke Wilson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/brooke-wilson/) - 5A State Champion - [Yasmine Hernandez](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/yasmine-hernandez/) - NCAA National Champion - [Ava Keenan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ava-keenan/) - #1 Mogul Skier in the country in her age group - [Morgan Manley](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/shyra-james-2/) - 5A Diver of the Year - [DU Lacrosse and Head Coach Liza Kelly](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/persaeus-gomez-2/) - #4 National Ranking - [Hunsche and Martin Earn Sportswomen of Colorado MVP Honors](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/hunsche-and-martin-earn-sportswomen-of-colorado-mvp-honors/) - In the Colorado girls lacrosse state championships, junior Alivia Hunsche and senior Zoe Martin were named Sportswomen of Colorado's Most Outstanding Players. In the 4A final, Hunsche led her team to a come from behind victory over Mead with three goals and one assist with a .600 shot percentage. Meanwhile, in the 5A championship, Martin's - [Girls in the Game](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/girls-in-the-game/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/girls-in-game-photo.png” title_text=”girls in game photo” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Sportswomen of Colorado is proud to partner with CBS Colorado to bring you Girls in the Game, a free in-person event that will be held at the University of - [Delaney Russell](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/delaney-russell-23/) - CHSAA 5A Player of the Year - [Steph Popelar](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/steph-popelar-23/) - Number One ranked Triathlete in the Nation in the 55-59 age category - [McKenna Hofschild](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mckenna-hofschild-23/) - Mountain West Conference Preseason Player of the Year - [Addie Osborne](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/addie-osborne-23/) - 5A Softball Player of the Year - [Sam Thacker](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sam-thacker-23/) - First-Team All-American - [Scott Stocker](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/scott-stocker/) - Set to be inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame - [Lorne Donaldson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lorne-donaldson/) - Has been a centerpiece in the soccer world for decades - [Zoe Martin](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/zoe-martin-23/) - All-American - [Quinn Bernthal](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/quinn-bernthal/) - Class 5A No. 1 Singles Champion - [Morgan Miller](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/morgan-miller/) - Colorado Golf Association Women’s Player of the Year - [Hannah Miller](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/hannah-miller/) - 2023 NCAA Division II Indoor Pole Vault National Champion - [Erika Manilla](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/erika-manilla-23/) - Top US Women's Racquetball Player - [Shyra James](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/shyra-james/) - First Team All-Pac-12 - [Jessica Hutchinson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jessica-hutchinson-23/) - Four-time 2023 WCGA All-American - [Jaleesa Himka](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jaleesa-himka/) - Three “3-Peat” Obstacle Course World Championships - [Logan Hale](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/logan-hale/) - 4A State Champion - [Brihanna Crittendon](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/brihanna-crittendon-23/) - 4A Player of the Year - [Maïra Carreau](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/maira-carreau/) - 2023 Individual Division One National Champion - [Lauren Burt](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lauren-burt-23/) - Two-Time 5A Gymnast of the Year - [Carol Whipple](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/carol-whipple-23/) - National Champion in Cross Duathlon - [Marissa Gallegos](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/marissa-gallegos-3/) - D-II National Champion - [Persaeus Gomez](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/persaeus-gomez/) - Three-time State Champion - [SHIFFRIN NAMED COLORADO’S SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/2024-banquet-recap/) - Sportswomen of Colorado Celebrates 50th Anniversary Denver Tech Center, CO, March 17, 2024— More than 460 people gathered to recognize excellence in girls’ and women’s sports for the fiftieth time, at the Sportswomen of Colorado 50th Anniversary Awards Celebration on Sunday night, March 17, 2024, held at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. They celebrated - [Sophia Smith](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sophia-smith-23/) - Nominated for the US Soccer Player of the Year - [Addison Ritzenhein](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/addison-ritzenhein/) - Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Player of the Year - [Monica Lieving](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/monica-lieving-23/) - World Champion in Long Drive - [Sienna Betts](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sienna-betts-23/) - State Champion MVP - [Saylor Swanson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/saylor-swanson/) - Broncos Gold Belt Award Winner (Player of the Year) - [Madison Mintenko](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/madison-mintenko-23/) - Defending State Champion in Multiple Events - [JR Payne](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jr-payne/) - Lead CU women's basketball team to the national stage - [Betty Nelson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/betty-nelson/) - Class 5A Lacrosse Player of the Year - [Emma Stutzman](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/emma-stutzman/) - Gatorade Colorado Track and Field Player of the Year - [Nicki Fraser](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/nicki-fraser/) - Named to U.S. U-20 Women's National Team - [Kenzie Middleton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kenzie-middleton-23/) - RMAC Softball Player of the Year - [Sahvanna Jaquish](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sahvanna-jaquish-23/) - Member of USA National Team - [Carter Booth](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/carter-booth-2/) - Third-Team All-American - [Sportswomen of Colorado Celebrates 50th Anniversary](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sportswomen-of-colorado-celebrates-50th-anniversary/) - Denver, CO – January 25, 2024 - Sportswomen of Colorado will honor the past, present, and future when they host their 50th Anniversary Awards Celebration on March 17, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. The awards, which are presented annually, recognize the achievements of female athletes, coaches, and contributors to female athletics in - [Empowering the Next Generation](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/empowering-the-next-generation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Sportswomen of Colorado, founded with a vision to empower and celebrate the achievements of female athletes, is taking a proactive approach to support the next generation of sportswomen. By supporting and funding a summer camp scholarship - [Speakers Announced for the 50th Annual Awards Celebration](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/speakers-announced-for-the-50th-annual-awards-celebration/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]In a celebration of girls and women’s accomplishments in sports, the 50th Annual Sportswomen of Colorado Banquet is proud to announce its speakers for the upcoming event on March 17, 2024. Melissa Ward, a Captain at - [Taylor James](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/taylor-james-2/) - Gatorade Player of the Year - [Victoria Sanders](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/victoria-sanders/) - Two-time state champion - [Aubri Braecklein](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/aubri-braecklein-2/) - Colorado Junior Golf Alliance Player of the Year - [Jessie Bakes](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jessie-bakes/) - USA Lacrosse Girl’s High School Player of the Week - [Jaelin Howell](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jaelin-howell-2/) - Two-time national champion and winner of the 2021 MAC Hermann award - [Lauren Manwiller](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lauren-manwiller/) - Named CHSAA’s 4A Player of the Year - [Molly Little](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/molly-little/) - Little led the effort to change the NCAA’s handling and policy of sexual assault and gender-based violence. - [Michaela Onyenwere](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/michaela-onyenwere/) - Sixth overall pick in the 2021 WNBA draft - [Sportswomen of Colorado Honor Outstanding Players at CHSAA Softball State Championships](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sportswomen-of-colorado-honor-outstanding-players-at-chsaa-softball-state-championships/) - Aurora, Colorado - Sportswomen of Colorado, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting and empowering female athletes, joined the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) at the Softball State Championships at Aurora Sports Park to present the prestigious "Player of the Game" award to the most outstanding player during the championship game in the 3A, 4A, - [Celebrating a Half-Century of Excellence](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/5392-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Save the Date: March 17, 2024 - Sportswomen of Colorado's 50th Annual Award Celebration Denver, Colorado - Sportswomen of Colorado is thrilled to announce the upcoming celebration of its 50th annual award ceremony, slated for March 17, 2024. This landmark event promises to be a monumental occasion, honoring, promoting, and empowering Colorado - [Development and Fundraising Internship](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/development-and-fundraising-internship/) - Mission Statement: Sportswomen of Colorado is a non-profit organization which promotes, honors, and empowers Colorado girls and women in sport. Internship Summary: The Development and Fundraising Internship for Sportswomen of Colorado (SWOC) targets those individuals who are interested in development and fundraising in the nonprofit sector. Upon completion, the intern can expect to acquire invaluable - [2018 HONOREES](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/2018-2/) - NAME AWARD LOCATION / AFFILIATION Bartel, Zoe Swimming Fossil Ridge High School Belibi, Francesca Basketball Regis Jesuit High School Berens, Kaylie Gymnastics Pomona High School Birkland, Joan Joan Birkland Leadership Award Denver Boll, Amber Gymnastics Lakewood High School Brausch, Kiana Skimeister Battle Mountain High School Choi, Robyn Golf University of Colorado Compton, Katie Cyclocross Colorado - [Celebrating Success in Colorado](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/celebrating-success-in-colorado/) - The 49th Annual Awards Celebration was truly a night to remember as Sportswomen of Colorado honored high school National Players of the Year, collegiate National Champions, Academic All-Americans, professional MVPs, World Champions, coaches with 800+ wins, and an organization which led the movement to create over 500 sports opportunities for girls. There were over 400 - [Jennifer Kupcho wins the 2022 Sportswoman of the Year](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jennifer-kupcho-wins-the-2022-sportswoman-of-the-year/) - Jennifer Kupcho, a star on the LPGA tour, has been named the 2022 Colorado Sportswoman of the Year. Kupcho, who grew up in Westminster, CO and attended Jefferson Academy, is being recognized for her outstanding achievements in golf over the past year. As the 2022 Sportswoman of the Year, Kupcho joins a prestigious group - [Stephanie Cotter](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/stephanie-cotter/) - Division II NCAA National Champion - [Sportswomen of Colorado Names 2022 Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sportswomen-of-colorado-names-2022-honorees-2/) - Sportswomen of Colorado (SWOC) will honor an impressive lineup of 49 of Colorado’s top female athletes and contributors to women’s athletics at its 49th Annual Awards Celebration on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. The women, coaches, and organizations are being recognized for their outstanding sports achievements during 2022. The - [Northridge Elementary Students Cheer on DU Women's Basketball](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/northridge-elementary-students-cheer-on-du-womens-basketball/) - A group of 50 students from Northridge Elementary School in the St. Vrain Valley School District recently attended the University of Denver women's basketball girls and women in sport day, sponsored by Sportswomen of Colorado. The University of Denver provided the tickets and entertainment as the kids were able to cheer on the ladies to - [Sportswomen of Colorado Names 2021 Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sportswomen-of-colorado-names-2022-honorees/) - The 2022 honorees were recognized for their 2021 successes. The champions of the very first CHSAA sponsored Girls' Wrestling Tournament will be recognized along with AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain and the only TV production crew in major league baseball featuring an all-female crew in the three key roles. 2022 Sportswomen of Colorado Award Winners (based - [Sportswomen of Colorado Announces Keynote Speaker](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sportswomen-of-colorado-announces-keynote-speaker/) - Tanya Haave, a former star basketball and volleyball player at the University of Tennessee and now the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Metropolitan State University of Denver, will be the keynote speaker at the 49th Annual Awards Celebration honoring the best female athletes in Colorado. The event, hosted by Sportswomen of Colorado, will be held - [Nomination Process](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/nomination-process/) - Sportswomen of Colorado accepts award nominations from across the state all year long. We invite everyone to nominate their favorite outstanding athletes, coaches, and contributors as early as January 1 and as late as December 31. So, get those nominations in before the end of the year! Nominees selected for awards are honored at our - [History 2](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/history-2/) - test - [Why do we celebrate?](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/why-do-we-celebrate/) - test - [Valarie Allman SWOY 2021](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/valarie-allman-swoy-2021/) - On August 2, Longmont’s Valerie Allman proved herself to be the greatest women’s discus thrower in the world when she put up a gold-medal-worthy performance on the field at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The 26-year-old Silver Creek High School graduate out-distanced all of her competitors in the discus finals when she threw for 68.98 meters - [Melanie Troxel](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/melanie-troxel-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Melanie – 2006 When Dad’s a veteran world champion drag racer and Mom’s an airplane/car mechanic, their daughter grows up knowing how to rebuild an engine … dazzle - [Abby Waner 2005](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/abby-waner/) - When Abby Waner graduated from ThunderRidge High School in 2005, many media pundits and coaches asserted that she may be the most-talented all-around women's basketball player to come out of the state of Colorado ever. Abby certainly provided good reasons for that assessment. In her senior year as a prepster, she led her ThunderRidge team - [Aubri Braecklein](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/aubri-braecklein/) - Colorado Golf Association (CGA) Women’s Stroke Play Champion - [Jessica Berg](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jessica-berg/) - 2021 RMAC Midfielder of the Year - [Hailey Maestretti](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/hailey-maestretti/) - CHSAA’s 3A Player of the Year - [Agur Dwol](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/agur-dwol/) - Won the 4A State title for triple jump as well as the long jump - [Taysa Conger](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/taysa-conger/) - Named 1A Volleyball Player of the Year - [Kathy Jones Heck](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kathy-jones-heck/) - Starting center for the All-American Red Heads - [Rhonda Blanford-Green](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/rhonda-blanford-green/) - First female and first black commissioner for CHSAA - [Devyn Priselac](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/devyn-priselac/) - .356 batting average, .903 lifetime field percentage - [Lisa Schumacher](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lisa-schumacher/) - Reached the 500-game win mark - [Together! Sportswomen of Colorado and Women’s College Basketball Teams Bring Clinics to Elementary School Students](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/together-sportswomen-of-colorado-and-womens-college-basketball-teams-bring-clinics-to-elementary-school-students/) - “TOGETHER.” It’s a word that perfectly describes the atmosphere in several elementary school gymnasiums recently. Girls and boys were out on the court, scrambling and laughing, being led in drills by coaches and players from two local women’s college basketball teams. CCU & MSU Denver women’s basketball Presenting clinics at elementary schools is a new - [Alana Nichols 2010](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/alana-nichols/) - Alana Nichols is our 2010 Colorado Sportswoman of the Year! Alana was an accomplished softball player in high school when, in the winter of 2000, she broke her back in a snowboarding accident. It left her paralyzed from the waist down. That’s an incredibly challenging lifestyle change especially when you are a senior in high - [Alison Dunlap 2001](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/alison-dunlap-2001/) - Five days after the September 11th terrorist attacks, Sportswomen of Colorado’s 2001 Sportswoman of the Year showed that there are still good things in this world with a gritty, come from behind performance in the World Mountain Bike Championships at Vail. In fifth place entering the final lap of the women’s elite, 20 plus-mile cross-country - [Ellen Miller 2002](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ellen-miller-2003/) - Ellen Miller is in some ways a typical athlete, always wanting to do more, to see if she can accomplish the next challenge she takes on. She sets records all over the place; she competes in everything from running and mountain biking to snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. She travels around the world, vying for championship - [Katelyn Kaltenbach 2003](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/katelyn-kaltenbach-2004/) - Smoky Hill junior Katelyn Kaltenbach had a 2003 season that was breathtaking. Competition after competition, win after win, she staked her claim as the very best in her sport, not only in Colorado but also in the entire country. A great deal was expected of her and she managed to deliver even more. Katelyn went - [Ava Kuszak](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ava-kuszak/) - National champion in her softball club and was a state qualifier in swimming - [Valarie Allman](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/valarie-allman/) - Third American woman to win gold in the discus - [Marissa Gallegos](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/marissa-gallegos/) - Two-time WCWC All-American and Olympic Trials participant - [Lauren Betts](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lauren-betts/) - 2021 FIBA U-19 World Cup gold medalist - [Allie Navarette](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/allie-navarette/) - 2021 RMAC Player of the Year - [Ashten Prechtel](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ashten-prechtel/) - PAC-12’s “Sixth Player of the Year” in 2020 - [Riley Stewart](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/riley-stewart-2/) - Three-time Colorado Cross Country State champion - [Abby Nichols](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/abby-nichols/) - Won the NCAA Pre-National Invitation - [Jennifer Valente](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jennifer-valente/) - 2020 Olympic gold medalist, 2020 Olympic bronze medalist (team), 2021 UCI Track Cycling - [Dahlia Allen](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/dahlia-allen/) - 5A State champion title for diving - [Jolynn Harris](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jolynn-harris/) - RMAC Diver of the Week eight times - [Ellie Johnson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ellie-johnson/) - Colorado Field Hockey Player of the Year - [Amber English](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/amber-english/) - Member of the World Class Athlete Program - [Lynzee Brown](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lynzee-brown/) - 2021 Honda Sports Award for gymnastics - [MeiLan Haberl](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/meilan-haberl-2/) - 2021 Austrian National Champion - [Margo Miller](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/margo-miller/) - Honored as a first-team All-State starter - [Anna Zanusso](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/anna-zanusso/) - First Pioneer since 2014 to qualify for the NCAA Championships - [Bea Behrens](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/bea-behrens/) - 2021 Big East Attack Player of the Year - [Megan Torrence](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/megan-torrence/) - Competed in the 2021 National Junior Olympics - [Amelia Smart](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/amelia-smart/) - Five-time NCAA All-American - [Stacy Gaskill](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/stacy-gaskill/) - Finished 6th at the SBX World Championships - [Degen Miller](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/degen-miller/) - Named 2021 Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year - [Lila Dere](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lila-dere/) - 2021 RMAC Player of the Year - [Nikki McGaffin](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/nikki-mcgaffin-2/) - Ranked #1 for recruiting in NCAA Softball - [Shelby Robb](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/shelby-robb/) - Earned RMAC Gold Glove - [Anna Shaw](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/anna-shaw/) - Set state records for the 50-meter freestyle and the 100-meter freestyle, - [Lily Borgenheimer](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lily-borgenheimer/) - Six-time RMAC champion and a nine-time CSCAA Overall All-American - [Aysia Leckie](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/aysia-leckie/) - Received seven All-Summit League honors and won the Summit League’s Swimmer of the Year - [Elizabeth Marks](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/elizabeth-marks/) - Won gold in the 100m backstroke int the 2019 World Championships - [Anastasija Zolotic](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/anastasija-zolotic/) - Olympic Gold medal winner - [Anna Reidmiller](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/player-11-11-5/) - Named the 2021 Summit League Women’s Tennis Player of the Year - [Sage Hurta](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sage-hurta/) - Co Pac-12 Woman of the Year - [Mahala Norris](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mahala-norris/) - NCAA title in the 3,000m steeplechase - [Christel Donley](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/christel-donley-2/) - Ranks #1 in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, the triple jump, and high jump - [Hailey Danz](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/hailey-danz/) - Two-time World Triathlon Para Championship winner - [Carter Booth](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/carter-booth/) - Alternate for the FIVB Women’s U-20 World Championship team - [Rylee Hladky](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/rylee-hladky/) - Named Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Player of the Year - [Georgia Mullins](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/georgia-mullins/) - Earned First-Team All- America by American Volleyball Coaches Association - [Sydney Kennett](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sydney-kennett-2/) - Won the USA National Indoor Skydiving Freestyle Open for three years straight - [Carol Callan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/carol-callan/) - Guided the program to 7 Olympic gold medals - [Lindsey Horan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lindsey-horan/) - Played her 100th game with the USWNT in the Tokyo Olympics - [Tanya Haave 1980](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/tanya-haave-1981/) - If “ultimate athlete” was defined in the dictionary, Tanya undoubtedly would be cited as an example. Performing almost to perfection, this Evergreen High School and University of Tennessee star excelled in two sports while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. In her final season of prep basketball, Tanya sparked the Cougars to third-place at State and set - [Evergreen High School Volleyball Team 1981](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/evergreen-high-school-volleyball-team-1982/) - They shared a dream and they were the first “baker’s dozen” to share a coveted Sportswoman of the Year Award. How the Evergreen volleyball team and Coach Lo Hunter got from Point A to Point B was high sports drama in 1981. The Cougars started the season with 76 straight victories and thought the record - [Connie Carpenter Phinney 1984](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/connie-carpenter-phinney-1985/) - At 14, Connie got her first taste of Olympic competition as a speed skater on the U.S. team for the 1972 Winter Games in Sapporo, Japan. She then switched gears and concentrated thereafter on competitive cycling, except for a brief stint on UC Berkeley’s rowing team before the 1980 Summer Olympics. By 1977, the determined - [Mikaela Shiffrin 2013](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mikaela-shiffrin/) - Our Sportswoman of the Year is already making headlines in 2013. She was unanimously elected by the nominating committee based on her performance in 2013. She was just 17-years-old when she won the first of four World Cup races, the first woman to do so before the age of 18. When she won the slalom - [April Heinrichs 2004](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/april-heinrichs-2005/) - Her fame in soccer circles is worldwide and her competitive spirit is legendary, which explains why this Littleton-reared kicker is the first female athlete to be featured on a trading card. Few women have had a greater opportunity to make an impact on their sport than April, who in November 1991, in China, led the - [Missy Franklin 2012](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/missy-franklin/) - Missy Franklin is our 2012 Colorado Sportswoman of the Year! She is a five-time medalist (three gold, one silver, one bronze) at the World Aquatics Championships and a two-time silver medalist at the World Short Course Championships. As part of the American team, she holds the world record in the 4x100-meter medley relay (short course). - [Missy Franklin 2011](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/missy-franklin-2012/) - Missy Franklin is our 2011 Colorado Sportswoman of the Year! She is a five-time medalist (three gold, one silver, one bronze) at the World Aquatics Championships and a two-time silver medalist at the World Short Course Championships. As part of the American team, she holds the world record in the 4x100-meter medley relay (short course). - [Erin Popovich 2008](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/erin-popovich/) - Erin Popovich set 20 new swimming records at the 2008 Summer Paralympic games in Beijing last September. She won four gold medals and two silver medals, breaking two world records (200m individual medley and 100m breaststroke) and two Paralympic records (100m and 400m freestyle). She won three gold medals and three silver medals while setting - [Katie Uhlaender 2007](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/katie-uhlaender/) - Nationally, worldwide, Katie Uhlaender is the absolute best skeleton racer there is. And, that makes her Colorado’s Sportswoman of the Year. Skeleton is that “gentle” winter sport where competitors fling themselves on a little sled and race down an icy track, head first, at speeds up to 80-miles-an-hour. Uhlaender is a 2-time World Cup champion - [Gigi Fernandez 1992](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/gigi-fernandez-1993/) - Draped in a U.S. flag at her post victory press conference in Barcelona, Aspen’s newest Olympic heroine savored her “greatest thrill to date.” As a junior tennis player in Puerto Rico, Gigi said, she never thought she’d be playing for any American team, “so it was an awesome honor to do so.” The four-year Western - [Ann Battelle 1999](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ann-battelle-2000/) - To say that her 1998 ski season was downright disastrous is understating Ann’s face-to-face confrontation with gut wrenching reality. Seemingly on course for a medal in Nagano, the 30-year-old freestyle skier from Steamboat Springs was leading going into the final pre-Olympic moguls race at Breckenridge. Instead of heading for Japan on the highest possible note - [Melanie Troxel 2006](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/melanie-troxel/) - Colorado’s top female athletes and contributors to women’s athletics, selected by a panel of sportswriters and sportscasters from around the state, were honored by Sportswomen of Colorado at the 33rd annual awards banquet on March 11th, 2006. Th 2007 Sportswoman of the Year winner is the fastest woman in auto racing, NHRA drag racer Melanie - [April Heinrichs 1991](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/april-heinrichs-1992/) - Her fame in soccer circles is worldwide and her competitive spirit is legendary, which explains why this Littleton-reared kicker is the first female athlete to be featured on a trading card. Few women have had a greater opportunity to make an impact on their sport than April, who in November 1991, in China, led the - [Jill McGill 1993](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jill-mcgill-1994/) - Jill McGill may be the only Colorado golfer to hold the title of “unofficial” state high school champion one year and the very next year be declared the “official” state high school champion. Although she played for Cherry Creek’s team in her junior year, golf was not a sanctioned sport for girls until her senior - [Libbie Hickman 1997](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/libbie-hickman-1998/) - If 1996 was something of a heartbreaker for Libbie—she finished in a non-qualifying fourth place at the Olympic Trials—then the year 1997 definitely was not a disappointment, in fact, heart booster describes it best! The Fort Collins runner got off to a fast start, winning the four-mile Kansas City Trolley Run with a time eclipsing - [Becky Hammon 1998](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/becky-hammon-1999/) - Labeled “an amazing player,” the “franchise” at Fort Collins and “everybody’s All-American,” the most decorated basketball star in Colorado State University history was not only a major spectator draw but also a primary reason for the Rams’ rise to the 1999 NCAA Sweet 16. Average attendance at CSU home games was 751 when Becky arrived - [Kirsten Hanssen 1988](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kirsten-hanssen-1989/) - When the 1988 triathlon season began there was no doubt about Kirsten’s affinity for the winner’s circle. The 5-foot-3 “Wonder Woman” owned an incredible 16 titles, including the World Championship, and dominated all distances: international, long and sprint. She was the first woman ever to win back-to-back U.S. National titles, the first to win two - [Priscilla Welch 1987](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/priscilla-welch-1988/) - What does an unemployed and bored ex-petty officer do after retiring from the British Royal Navy at age 36? She takes up marathon running of course. Priscilla was a one-kilometer neophyte when she made that 1980 decision. Less than three years later she won her first marathon title in Holland. By 1984 she was on - [Yolanda Johnson 1986](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/yolanda-johnson-1987/) - In a panorama of exciting 1986 achievement, “Yo-Yo” wrote a storybook finish to her prep career, dominating her field of competition with every honor possible. Graduating “prep-perfect” from George Washington High School, she never lost a race in her entire prep career. She was the fastest prep hurdler in the nation in 1985 with an - [Rhonda Blanford 1985](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/rhonda-blanford-1986/) - She missed the 100-meter hurdles finals by 1/100th of a second at the 1984 Olympic Trials. Disappointing? Yes. Discouraging? No, at least not for this University of Nebraska standard-bearer, who raced on to glory in 1985. Serving notice she was still in the chase for Seoul in 1988, the former Aurora Central standout captured her - [Karen Beer 1983](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/karen-beer-1984/) - Karen won more athletic and academic awards during her collegiate career than any other woman in University of Denver sports history. Named Female Athlete of the Year three times in a row, she also was DU's Outstanding Senior Woman in 1983 and graduated cum laude with a 4.0 GPA. The four-time all-America gymnast earned seven - [Connie Carpenter Phinney 1982](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/connie-carpenter-phinney-1983/) - At 14, Connie got her first taste of Olympic competition as a speed skater on the U.S. team for the 1972 Winter Games in Sapporo, Japan. She then switched gears and concentrated thereafter on competitive cycling, except for a brief stint on UC Berkeley’s rowing team before the 1980 Summer Olympics. By 1977, the determined - [CU Basketball Team 1989](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/cu-basketball-team-1990/) - Nobody can pinpoint an exact date, but by mid-1989, everybody knew the transformation was complete. The University of Colorado Women’s Basketball Team had catapulted from the bottom to the top and no longer was the opening act for the CU Men’s Basketball Team. The upgrade formula was known too—three 20-win seasons, a Big Eight championship, - [Kara Grgas-Wheeler 2000](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kara-grgas-wheeler-2001/) - University of Colorado distance runner Kara Grgas-Wheeler accomplished in the year 2000 what no other CU harrier had done before. She altered the Buffs’ national record books four times with three individual titles and a team championship in a span of five months over two different seasons. After siting out the NCAA-Division I Indoor season - [Jill Trenary 1990](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jill-trenary-1991/) - Figure skating has been described as a “cold and lonely sport” but for the defending U.S. National Ladies Singles champion, 1990 was a warm and friendly year. In the best free skating performance of her illustrious career, Jill sealed a second straight U.S. title, capturing top honors for the third time in four years. Dazzled - [Jenny Barringer 2009](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jenny-barringer/) - 2009 Colorado Sportswoman of the Year Jenny Barringer had a year to remember, setting six NCAA records and seven CU records and was awarded several top honors in the process. In December, she won the inaugural USTFCCCA’s The Bowerman award, which recognizes annually the most outstanding collegiate male and female track & field athlete. Barringer - [Amy Van Dyken 1994](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/amy-van-dyken-1995/) - The fastest female swimmer in the history of the United States first gained recognition at Cherry Creek H.S. as a six-time All-America, Athlete of the Year and winner of State, Junior National and Olympic Festival championships. Unbelievably, she couldn’t even swim across the pool until she was 12. Next to her constant battles with asthma - [Amy Van Dyken 1996](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/amy-van-dyken-1997/) - The fastest female swimmer in the history of the United States first gained recognition at Cherry Creek H.S. as a six-time All-America, Athlete of the Year and winner of State, Junior National and Olympic Festival championships. Unbelievably, she couldn’t even swim across the pool until she was 12. Next to her constant battles with asthma - [Amy Van Dyken 1995](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/amy-van-dyken-1996/) - The fastest female swimmer in the history of the United States first gained recognition at Cherry Creek H.S. as a six-time All-America, Athlete of the Year and winner of State, Junior National and Olympic Festival championships. Unbelievably, she couldn’t even swim across the pool until she was 12. Next to her constant battles with asthma - [Cindy Hill 1974](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/cindy-hill-1975/) - How did a 26-year-old golfer from Colorado Springs gain the distinction of being Sportswomen of Colorado’s inaugural Sportswoman of the Year? She collected a lot of trophies. In 1974, Cindy won the revered USGA Women’s Amateur Championship, played on the winning Curtis Cup Team, played on the winning World Cup Team and captured the World - [Dani Jones](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/dani-jones-2/) - National Track Athlete of the Year - [Jana Van Gytenbeek](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jana-van-gytenbeek-2/) - All-time CHSAA Assists Leader - [Jana Van Gytenbeek](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jana-van-gytenbeek/) - CCHS most-decorated basketball player - [Tarynn Sieg](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/tarynn-sieg/) - Shot Put & Weight Throw Conference Champ - [Sadie Ross](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sadie-ross/) - Pitched Win in First Prep Championship - [Riley Stewart](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/riley-stewart/) - 2-time 5A Cross Country State Champion - [Nikki McGaffin](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/nikki-mcgaffin/) - 5A Softball State Champion - [Mikaela Tommy](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mikaela-tommy-2/) - Women’s College Alpine Skier of the Year - [Mary Kvamme](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mary-kvamme/) - Advocate for Equity in Girls Sports - [Maria Mettler](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/maria-mettler/) - 3,000 Meter Conference Champion - [Maddie Karr](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/maddie-karr/) - Scored Two Perfect 10s on Vault - [Lindsey Immel](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lindsey-immel/) - 3-Event Swimming State Champion - [Kindyll Wetta](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kindyll-wetta/) - Overcame Two ACL Surgeries - [Julia Fuller](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/julia-fuller/) - 2A Cross Country State Champions - [Jennifer Kupcho](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jennifer-kupcho-2/) - Recorded First Professional Win - [Jaelin Howell](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jaelin-howell/) - Conference Midfielder of the Year - [Erin Norton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/erin-norton/) - 2nd at RMAC Cross Country Championships - [Denali Pinto](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/denali-pinto/) - Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Player of the Year - [Christina Maccarone](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/christina-maccarone/) - Started Unified Cheerleading Program - [Bethany Michalak](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/bethany-michalak/) - Won the State Championship as a Freshman - [Becky Hammon](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/becky-hammon/) - NBA’s First Female Acting Head Game Coach - [Jennifer Kupcho](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jennifer-kupcho/) - Pro Golf Debut at U.S. Women’s Open - [Jaelyn Smith](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jaelyn-smith/) - 2nd RMAC Assists All-Time - [Hailey Schalk](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/hailey-schalk/) - 3-Time High School Golf State Champion - [Gail Klock](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/gail-klock/) - Coached While Undergoing Chemotherapy - [Emily Stockman](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/emily-stockman/) - Five Top Five Finishes - [Brooke Raboutou](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/brooke-raboutou/) - 2020 Olympic Team - [Angel Rios](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/angel-rios/) - Finished Fourth at Boys State Tourney - [Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/melissa-kutcher-rinehart/) - Coached DU to NCAA Team Final - [Maddie Ward](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/maddie-ward/) - CSU Record Holder - [Lisa Long](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lisa-long/) - Colorado Springs Gazette Soccer Player of the Year - [Laura Knoblach](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/laura-knoblach/) - Completed Equivalent of 20 Ironmans - [Keri Atchison](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/keri-atchison/) - Led Squad Through Unimaginable Loss - [Katie Oleksak](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/katie-oleksak/) - Led Rams to 28 Straight Victories - [Katherine Sackett](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/katherine-sackett/) - 4A Softball Player of the Year - [Katharine Merrifield](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/katharine-merrifield/) - Top Colorado Goal Scorer in a Decade - [Judith Laney](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/judith-laney/) - Nationally ranked in 65-69 Age Group - [Jennifer Schubert-Akin](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jennifer-schubert-akin/) - $150,000 raised for Multiple Sclerosis - [DU Gymnastics](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/du-gymnastics/) - Fourth in NCAA Team Final - [Taylor Kornieck](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/taylor-kornieck/) - Career Points Leader - [Sydney Kennett](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sydney-kennett/) - Guinness World Record Holder - [Sloane Murphy](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sloane-murphy/) - U.S. Lacrosse All-America - [Remington Ross](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/remington-ross/) - All-State Softball & Track Champion - [Rebecca Weissmann](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/rebecca-weissmann/) - USC Tennis Team Captain - [Morgan Kreb](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/morgan-kreb/) - High School Nationals Champion - [Miranda Stinson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/miranda-stinson/) - PAC-12 Attacker of the Year - [Mikaela Tommy](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mikaela-tommy/) - Won Three Straight Giant Slalom Races - [Colorado Academy Lacrosse](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/colorado-academy-lacrosse/) - 5-time Lacrosse State Champions - [Valarie Negin](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/valarie-negin/) - #1 Singles State Champion - [Sarah Thomas](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sarah-thomas/) - Historic English Channel Ultra-Swim - [Jaslynn Gallegos](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jaslynn-gallegos/) - Historic Finish at Boys State Tourney - [Gianna Bartalo](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/gianna-bartalo/) - 4A Volleyball Player of Year - [Maggie Guterl](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/maggie-guterl/) - Ran 250 miles in 60 hours - [Francesca Belibi](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/francesca-belibi/) - First Girl to Dunk in Colorado Preps - [Taylor James](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/taylor-james/) - 4A Track Athlete of the Year - [Sophia Herzog](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sophia-herzog/) - World Record Holder - [Coleen Gillilan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/coleen-gillilan/) - 5A Swimmer of the Year - [Sage Alexandra Hurta](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sage-alexandra-hurta/) - CU 800 Meter Record Holder - [Dani Jones](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/dani-jones/) - 4-time NCAA Champion - [Karen Johnson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/karen-johnson/) - Basketball Coach & Mentor - [Christel Donley](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/christel-donley/) - Eight-Event National Masters Champ, 80+ - [Cindy “CJ” Johnson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/cindy-cj-johnson/) - Highland Games World Masters Champion - [Lisa Johnson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lisa-johnson/) - Founder, Girls on the Run Rockies - [Katie Fankhouser](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/katherine-fankhouser/) - Junior Freestyle Kayak National Champ - [MeiLan Haberl](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/meilan-haberl/) - Starter on Boys Varsity Team - [Kaylie Berens](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kaylie-berens/) - All-Around, Beam, & Vault State Champ - [Lynnzee Brown](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lynnzee-brown/) - NCAA Floor Exercise Co-Champion - [Kirsty Hodgkins](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kirsty-hodgkins/) - 3-time Regional Golf Champion - [Frances Cable](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/frances-cable/) - 2-time State Champ & Diver of the Year - [Brittney Dixon](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/brittney-dixon/) - 2-time RMAC Diving Champion - [Sara Crawford](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sara-crawford/) - 77-Game Winning Streak - [Sierra Bower](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sierra-bower/) - 3A Cross Country State Champion - [Anna Hall](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/anna-hall/) - Pentathlon & Heptathlon National Records - [Lou Piel 1980](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lou-piel-1980/) - As a young farm girl in northeastern Colorado, Lou couldn’t hit the side of a barn, but it didn’t take her long to find the target. Practice paid off in 1979 as the University of Northern Colorado’s junior pitching ace lit up the scoreboard with 155 strikeouts, a 0.52 earned runs average and an 18-2 - [Debbie Willcox 1977](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/debbie-willcox-1977/) - She had taken up gymnastics just four years earlier, but the skills she had acquired served Debbie well in 1976. Obviously a quick learner, she already was a Top 10 finisher in the Elite Class of U.S. Gymnastics Federation competition and had competed with the fourth-place U.S. team in the 1975 Pan-American Games. At the - [Dorothy Hamill 1976](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/dorothy-hamill-1976/) - The “Hamill Camel” and the “Hamill Haircut” were household words in the mid-1970s. Both were creations of Olympic figure skating champion Dorothy Hamill, who was applauded at competitions or exhibitions in nearly 20 nations by the age of 20. Between 1969 and 1975, Dorothy won 15 major competitions, including the 1969 National Novice Ladies Championship, - [Mikaela Shiffrin 2015](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mikaela-shiffrin-2015/) - Our Sportswoman of the Year won her second World Championship title in Slalom in 2015. The reigning Olympic Champion, she had her first World Cup win ever in Giant Slalom. Since February of 2015, Mikaela won all seven of the slaloms she competed in. - [Mary Decker 1979](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mary-decker-1979/) - Making a triumphant comeback after surgery for a painful calf muscle problem, versatile Mary logged a series of track, cross country and road racing victories which told the running world her career was far from over. The transplanted Californian, who set three indoor track records by age 16, refuted those who said she was a - [Jayne Gibson 1978](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jayne-gibson-1978/) - The year 1977 meant much more to Jayne Gibson than the Broncos’ first trip to the Super Bowl. She was busy writing a little history of her own, leading her Arvada West Wildcat volleyball team to the Class AAA state high school championship. She also directed her Rocky Mountain AAU team, the Colorado Suns, to - [Emma Coburn and Jenny Simpson 2016](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/emma-coburn-and-jenny-simpson-2016/) - For the first time ever, Sportswomen of Colorado named two Sportswomen of the Year. Our Sportswomen of the Year are two of America's best runners. Emma and Jenny have each won three SWOC Track and Field awards and are in our Hall of Fame. Additionally, Jenny is the Sportswoman of Colorado Sportswoman of the Year - [Mikaela Shiffrin 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mikaela-shiffrin-2017/) - Our Sportswoman of the Year became the first woman to win three slalom World Championship golds in a row. In December, Shiffrin celebrated a World Cup slalom win in Killington, Vermont with her 95-year-old grandmother, Nana cheering her on. Mikaela then headed west to Aspen where she celebrated her World Cup Slalom Championship. Later that - [Join us for the 41st Annual Awards Celebration on Sunday, March 8](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/join-us-for-the-41st-annual-awards-celebration-on-sunday-march-8/) - Please join Sportswomen of Colorado for our 41st Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Marriott Tech Center on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Colorado’s top athletes, coaches and mentors will be honored; winners have been chosen by a selection panel of Colorado media personalities from nominations submitted by the public. Click here to register online! Event - [Fall Happy Hour](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/23-2/) - Join us on Wednesday, October 1 at Choppers Sports Grill in Cherry Creek (5-7pm) for a fun evening of drinks, food and a silent auction! Proceeds of the event will provide sports camp scholarships for deserving Colorado girls, and help support our work to honor and support female athletes and coaches. Suggested donation is $20, - [NEWS Sportswomen of Colorado names Hannah Krieger as new Executive Director](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/news-sportswomen-of-colorado-names-hannah-krieger-as-new-executive-director/) - Sportswomen of Colorado (SWOC) has announced that Hannah Krieger will take over as the second-ever Executive Director in the 40-year history of the organization. Krieger will lead the organization in its efforts to honor and promote girls and women in sports in Colorado. She replaces Joan Birkland, one of the founders of the organization, who - [Join Us for the Banquet](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/join-us-for-the-banquet/) - Call us for tickets and banquet information. 303-331-0376 - [Photos From the 2014 Banquet](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/photos-from-the-2014-banquet/) - [Camp Scholarship Donation Opportunities](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/camp-scholarship-donation-opportunities/) - The continued success of Sportswomen of Colorado helping girls and women throughout Colorado depends on the support of individuals, businesses and public and private organizations. Funds can be earmarked specifically for camp scholarships or the awards celebration. A wide variety of sponsorship opportunities are available and can always be tailored to a donor’s specific goals. - [Become a Banquet Sponsor](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/become-a-banquet-sponsor/) - Contact Joan Birkland for more information about how to become a sponsor at our annual banquet. Joan Birkland 303-331-0376 ## Pages - [Home](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/) - Sportswomen of Colorado is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, honoring, and empowering girls and women in sport. Through annual awards, youth clinics, scholarships, and storytelling, SWOC celebrates athletic excellence and leadership across Colorado. - [Hall of Fame](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/halloffame/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ms2.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]Hall of Fame[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”30px||202px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Valarie Allman - SWOY 2021](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/valarie-allman-swoy-2021/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Valarie Allman – 2024 Valarie Allman has established herself as one of the greatest discus throwers in American history. With her powerful technique, grace, and consistent excellence, she has not only dominated - [2025 Award Honoree Information](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/2024-award-honoree-information/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1985-rhonda-blanford-1985-swoy-track_52371505412_o-scaled.jpg” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”19%” custom_padding=”265px||126px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px||27px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”52nd Annual Awards Celebration” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_2_text_align=”center” header_3_text_align=”center” header_4_text_align=”center” header_5_text_align=”center” header_6_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Sportswomen of Colorado 52nd Annual Awards Celebration SUNDAY | MARCH 8, 2026 Hyatt Regency - [Event Sponsorship Form](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/event-sponsorship-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_enable_image=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_text_align=”center” header_2_text_align=”center” header_3_text_align=”center” header_4_text_align=”center” header_5_text_align=”center” header_6_text_align=”center” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Sportswomen of Colorado 52nd Annual Awards Celebration SUNDAY | MARCH 8, 2026 Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center 7800 East Tufts Ave | Denver, CO 80237 4:15 P.M. Reception - [Sportswoman of the Year](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sportswomanoftheyear/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/emtrack.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]Sportswoman of the Year[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”7px||202px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [Annual Awards Celebration](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/awardscelebration/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2023-group-shot_close-up-scaled-e1710790167561.jpg” custom_padding=”265px||126px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px||27px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”50th Annual Awards Celebration” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_2_text_align=”center” header_3_text_align=”center” header_4_text_align=”center” header_5_text_align=”center” header_6_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Sportswomen of Colorado 52nd Annual Awards Celebration SUNDAY | MARCH 8, 2026 Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center 7800 - [Sponsorship](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/getinvolved/sponsorship/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0010_pexels-allan-mas-5384636-scaled.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]SPONSORSHIPS[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”7px||88px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”45px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” - [Contact Us](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/contact-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0008_pexels-pixabay-33703-scaled.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]CONTACT US[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”7px||88px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”81px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ - [Our Team](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/board-members/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/52371226682_cdf0555645_o-scaled.jpg” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”0%” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]OUR TEAM[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Statements” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”34px||8px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ - [1977 Award Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1977-award-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1977 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Backstrom, Julie Horsemanship Platteville Baily, Carol Tennis Boulder Barnard, Stephanie Soccer Littleton Burrill, Sharon Track and Field Denver Childs, Jeanne Swimming - [Who We Are](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/who-we-are/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0011_pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3763996-scaled.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]WHO WE ARE[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Statements” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”34px||8px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” - [Home 2023](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/home2023/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header Clips” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” bottom_divider_color=”#FFFFFF” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] CELEBRATION[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”50px” header_2_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”24px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” custom_margin=”||-7px|||” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|||25px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”20px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”off||||” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0.18)” border_color_right=”rgba(0,0,0,0.18)” border_color_bottom=”rgba(0,0,0,0.18)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-b0032048-d349-4681-99c8-de8b04fa0e64%22:%91%93}”]We’re celebrating our 10th anniversary this year, and we have a lot to celebrate. - [Nominations](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/getinvolved/nominations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0007_fitnessmodel-1615341786357-8332-scaled.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]NOMINATIONS[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”7px||88px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”58px||50px|||” custom_css_main_element=”display: -webkit-box;||display: -ms-flexbox;||display: - [Annual Award Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/annualawardhonorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Winger_Kara_highres-scaled.jpg” background_position=”center_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]Annual Award Honorees[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”7px||202px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” - [Mikaela Shiffrin 2023](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mikaela-shiffrin-2023/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Mikaela Shiffrin – 2023 Mikaela Shiffrin’s 2023 season was a historic and defining chapter in her record-breaking alpine skiing career. In January, Shiffrin broke Lindsey Vonn’s women’s World Cup record of 82 - [51th Anniversary Sportswoman of the Year](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/50anniversary_swoy-page/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1985-rhonda-blanford-1985-swoy-track_52371505412_o-scaled.jpg” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”19%” custom_padding=”265px||126px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px||27px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”51th Annual Awards Celebration” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_2_text_align=”center” header_3_text_align=”center” header_4_text_align=”center” header_5_text_align=”center” header_6_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Sportswomen of Colorado 51th Annual Awards Celebration SUNDAY | MARCH 9, 2025 Hyatt Regency - [Let's Connect](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lets-connect/) - [Sports Women of Colorado Internship](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/6713-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Mission Statement:Sportswomen of Colorado is a non-profit organization which promotes, honors, and empowers Colorado girls and women in sport. Job Type: Internship Job Duration: December through May (Flexible) Job Location: Remote work with - [Camps and Clinics](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/summer-camp/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/summercamp.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”heading” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]Camps and Clinics[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||48px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Pickleball Clinic Details” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||32px|||” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” - [Job Postings](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/job-postings/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Peoples_Kyleigh-scaled.jpeg” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”33%” custom_padding=”265px||126px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px||27px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Job Postings” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_2_text_align=”center” header_3_text_align=”center” header_4_text_align=”center” header_5_text_align=”center” header_6_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Sportswomen of Colorado Job Openings[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on” - [Executive Director Application](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/executive-director-application/) - [Camp Scholarship Application](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/camp_application/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Peoples_Kyleigh-scaled.jpeg” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”33%” custom_padding=”265px||126px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px||27px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Camp Scholarship Application” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_2_text_align=”center” header_3_text_align=”center” header_4_text_align=”center” header_5_text_align=”center” header_6_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Sportswomen of Colorado 2024 Girls Summer Camp Scholarship Program Camp Scholarship Form Today's Date* MM - [Jennifer Kupcho - 2022](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jennifer-kupcho-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Jennifer Kupcho – 2022 Beginning at the age of 5, American professional golfer, Jennifer Kupcho has risen in the ranks as a one of the top women golfers - [2024 Banquet Fundraiser](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/2024-banquet-fundraiser/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/hutchinson_jessica_5614.jpg” background_position=”bottom_center” background_vertical_offset=”91%” background_blend=”overlay” background_last_edited=”off|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Treat-Yourself-.jpg” title_text=”Treat Yourself” admin_label=”St. Julien” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Item Description 1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Gift Card for the St. Julien Hotel and Spa and Bottle of Wine Stay - [1976 Award Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1976-award-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1976 Award Honorees NAME SPORT SCHOOL Baker, Nancy Bowling – 18 and Under Littleton Brownell, Belinda Skiing/Alpine Aspen Burrill, Sharon Track and Field – AAU Denver Caine, Jennifer Swimming – High School - [1975 Award Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1975-award-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1975 Award Honorees NAME SPORT SCHOOL Antonio, Linda Gymnastics – High School Kennedy High School Bunker, Harriet Horsemanship – Under 18 Dana, Dion Horsemanship – Over 18 Eaton, Barbara - [1974 Award Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1974-award-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1974 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Akiyama, Sharon Gymnastics University of Northern Colorado Carson, Becky Horsemanship Fort Collins Durr, Francoise Tennis – USLTA Denver Fahey, Suzanne Swimming Denver Favara, Dani - [Donors](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0008_pexels-pixabay-33703-scaled.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]Donors[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”7px||136px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}” disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”58px|||||” - [Missy Franklin - 2011](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/missy-franklin-2011/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Missy Franklin – 2012 When Missy started “swimming” at age 2, nobody was dreaming of her brilliant five-medal performance (four gold and one bronze) at the 2012 Olympic - [Jenny Simpson-2016](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jenny-simpson-2016/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Jenny Simpson – 2016 Jenny Simpson had a stellar 2016 season. Her most notable achievement was earning a bronze medal in the 1,500-meter run at the Olympic Games - [Katie Uhlaender-2007](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/katie-uhlaender-2007/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Katie Uhlaender – 2007 Not many would describe a sport in which one guides a tiny bobsled head-first down a steep snow track – at speeds of up - [Mikaela Shiffrin - 2018](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mikaela-shiffrin-2018/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Mikaela Shiffrin – 2018 We honor Mikaela Shiffrin as the 2018 Sportswomen of Colorado Sportswoman of the Year for the fifth time. Throughout her career, Mikaela has crushed - [Mikaela Shiffrin - 2017](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mikaela-shiffrin-2017/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Mikaela Shiffrin – 2017 Just two days ago, Mikaela Shiffrin, who turns 23 on Tuesday, captured her second World Cup overall title. With this, the Eagle/Vail native becomes only the fourth American – and - [Mikaela Shiffrin - 2015](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mikaela-shiffrin-2015/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Mikaela Shiffrin – 2015 During the 2014 – 2015 World Cup season, Our Sportswoman of the Year won her second world championship title in slalom. As the reigning Olympic Champion, she had her first - [Mikaela Shiffrin - 2014](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mikaela-shiffrin-2014/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Mikaela Shiffrin – 2014 Born in Vail/Beaver Creek and now a resident of Eagle/Vail, Shiffrin began her award-winning career in 2010 by winning the slalom and giant slalom events at a European - [2018 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2018-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]2018 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Bartel, Zoe Swimming Fossil Ridge High School Belibi, Francesca Basketball Regis Jesuit High School Berens, Kaylie Gymnastics Pomona High School Birkland, Joan Joan Birkland Leadership - [1983 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1983annualhonorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1983 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Addis, Gailynn Golf Fort Collins Beer, Karen Gymnastics Denver Bender, Joan Bowling Arvada Bhushan, Insook Table Tennis Aurora Bowes, Heidi Skiing/Alpine Steamboat Springs Brittin, - [2004 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2004-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 2004 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Adams State College Cross Country Team Running/Cross Country Alamosa Anderson, Whitney Running/Cross Country Summit County High School Bancroft, Naomi Basketball Hi Plains High - [2005 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2005-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 2005 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Adams State College Cross Country Team Running/Cross Country Alamosa Aish, Nicole Running Gunnison Ammerman, Sarah Volleyball Chaparral High School Andrus, Jessica Diving Poudre High - [2006 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2006-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]2006 Award Honorees NAME YEAR SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Adams State College Cross County/Track and Field Teams 2006 Athletic Excellence Alamosa Anundsen, Sara 2006 Tennis University of No. Carolina - [2007 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2007-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]2007 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Abbott, Mara Cycling Whitman College Anundsen, Sara Tennis University of No. Carolina Austin, Christie MASTERS – Golf Englewood Barnes, Mekana Volleyball Colorado State University Barringer, - [2008 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2008-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]2008 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Adams State College Track & Field Team Track and Field Alamosa Babcock, Shelby Softball Legacy High School Barczuk, Amy All-Around Arapahoe High School Barnes, Mekana Volleyball Colorado - [2009 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2009-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]2009 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Babcock, Shelby Softball Legacy High School Barringer, Jenny SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR University of Colorado Blak, Emily Track and Field Conifer High School Bledsoe, Bob - [2010 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2010-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]2010 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Abbott, Mara Cycling/Professional Boulder Alfino, Kathy MASTERS – Triathlon Denver Alt, Dr. Julie Dedication Eagle Andrus, Jessica Comeback Metro Sate College Anton, Anne Lacrosse Cherry Creek High - [2011 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2011-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]2011 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Alfino, Kathy MASTERS -Triathlon Highlands Ranch Bower, Michal Diving Loveland High School Brandon, Bonnie Swimming Cherry Creek High School Bratton, Cassondra Comeback Metro State College Coburn, Emma - [2012 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2012-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]2012 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Allman, Valarie Track and Field Silver Creek High School Beal, Chris Trailblazer Lakewood Beckwih, Alexa Diving St. Mary’s Academy Brandon, Bonnie Swimming Cherry Creek High School Bro, - [2013 Annual Honoree](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2013-annual-honoree/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]2013 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Abbott, Mara Cycling Boulder Akigbogun, Diani Basketball Regis Jesuit HS Allman, Valarie Track and Field Silver Creek High School Beckwith, Alexa Diving St. Mary’s Academy Carpentier, Meredith - [2014 Annual Honoree](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2014-annual-honoree/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]2014 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Allman, Valarie Track and Field Stanford University Barton, Tatum Soccer Columbine High School Beckie, Janine Soccer Texas Tech University Beckwith, Alexa Diving St. Mary’s Academy High School - [2015 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2015-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]2015 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Alfino, Kathy Triathlon Highlands Ranch Beckie, Janine Soccer Texas Tech University Boychuk, Kelsey Gymnastics Pomona High School Boychuk, Tracy Coach of - [2016 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2016-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]2016 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Abeyta, Haley Football Bear Creek High School Austin, McKensi Diving Regis Jesuit HS/University of Gergia Barringer-Simpson, Jenny CO-SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR - [2017 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2017-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]2017 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Anderson, Lia and Roberts, Hailey Competitive Jump Roping Denver Andison, Bailey Swimming University of Denver Banks, Jessie PIONEER – Dorothy Mauk Award Pueblo Bartel, Zoe Swimming Fossil - [2003 Award Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2003-award-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 2003 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Adams State College Cross Country Team Running/Cross Country Alamosa Adams, Debbie Official Aurora Andrus, Jessica Diving Poudre High School Anundsen, Sara Tennis Columbine - [2002 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2002-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]2002 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Austin, Molly Running University of Colorado Beiner, Jenn Most Courageous Air Academy High School Billapando, Stacy Firefighter Challenge Arvada Bladow, - [2001 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2001-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 2001 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Ballard, Megan Track and Field Boulder High School, University of Oregon Beardsley, Judy Coach of the Year Merino High School Calhoun, Lois MASTERS - [2000 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/2000-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] 2000 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Anderson, Jan Dedication Denver Balkenbush, Megan Diving Rocky Mountain High School Bedford, BJ Swimming USOC Bullard, Christine Leadership Lakewood Carey, Jamie Basketball Stanford University Carter, - [1999 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1999-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] 1999 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Abiecunas, Nancy Golf Fort Collins High School Accomasso, Tessa Volleyball Merino High School Anna, Dawn Most Courageous Littleton Barnett, Judy Leadership Elizabeth Battelle, Ann Skiing/Freestyle - [1998 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1998-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] 1998 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Almazon, Melinda Volleyball Regis University Baxter, Erin Soccer University of Florida Bedfard, Brian Coach of the Year Colorado State University Buford, Jennifer Softball Colorado - [1997 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1997-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] 1997 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Adams State College Cross Country Team Running/Cross Country Alamosa Baker, Ray Contribution to Sport Lakewood Baker, Shalanda Rugby USAFA - [1996 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1996-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]1996 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Abiecunas, Nancy Golf Preston Jr. High School Adams, Louise MASTERS – Track and Field Boulder Bell, Judy Milestone Colorado Springs - [1995 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1995-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]1995 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Adams State College & Damon Martin Running/Cross Country Alamosa Adelman, Marge MASTERS – Running/Ultra Denver Barger, Elizabeth Swimming Chatfield High School Bent, Pam PIONEER – Dorothy - [1994 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1994-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]1994 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Armbruster, Jennifer Goalball University of Northern Colorado Ballengee, Danelle Triathlon Boulder Barnett, Judy Leadership Manitou Springs Burkett, Aspen Track and Field Denver East High School Burton, - [1993 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1993-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1993 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Ashenbrenner, Jean Mountaineering Boulder Ballengee, Danelle Triathlon University of Colorado Barry, Ceal Coach of the Year University of Colorado Baughman, Brooke Determination University of - [1987 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1987-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] 1987 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Barnett, Judy Coach of the Year Colorado Springs Barron, Alice Leadership Lakewood Bhushan, Insook Table Tennis Aurora Bodman, Judy Contribution to Sport Boulder Bowers, Norma - [1988 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1988-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1988 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Aschenbrenner, Joanne Outstanding Service Longmont Balentyne, Sara Cycling/Mountain Breckenridge Borkhius, Kelly Softball Boulder High School Brookover, Amy Swimming Colorado State University Cantrell, Heidi A-AA - [1992 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1992-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1992 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Armbruster, Jennifer Exceptional Achievement Colorado Springs Bankaitus-Davis, Bunki (other team members – Bolland,Golay,Stephenson) Cycling (U.S Women’s Cycling Team) Boulder Baughman, Brooke Running/Cross Country University - [1991 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1991-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]1991 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Arguelles, Irene Volleyball Regis University Armbruster, Jennifer Most Courageous Colorado Springs Bader, Trisha Athlete of the Year Roaring Fork High School Burton, Karen Swimming/Distance Monument Chupurdia, - [1990 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1990-annnual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]1990 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Bader, Trisha All-Around Roaring Fork High School Baily, Carol MASTERS – Tennis Steamboat Springs Block, Sherry Lynn Archery Thornton Bramhall, Elizabeth MASTERS – All-Around Boulder Braye, - [1989 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1989-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]1989 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Adelman, Marge MASTERS – Ultra-Running Denver Alonzi, Tina Racquetball Arvada Barron, Alice Contribution to Sport Lakewood Barry, Ceal Coach of the Year University of Colorado Bowes, - [1986 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1986-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]1986 Award Honorees NAME YEAR SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Abitbol, Elke 1986 Masters – Running/Road Racing Aurora Barry, Ceal 1986 Coach of the Year – College University of Colorado Beitz, Jeannette 1986 Swimming Fort - [1985 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1985-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]1985 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Beitz, Jeannette Swimming Fort Collins Blanford, Rhonda Track and Field Denver Chaffee, Jennifer Volleyball Colorado Springs Clark, Sherry Special Recognition Denver Courtney, Judy MASTERS – Tennis - [1984 Annual Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1984-annual-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]1984 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Brittin, Lize Running/Cross Country Boulder Carpenter Phinney, Connie Cycling Boulder Clark, Amy AA Athlete of Year Breckenridge Cohen, Zoe Most - [1982 ANNUAL HONOREES](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1982annualhonorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]1982 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Agnos, Erol Tennis Colorado Springs Aldred, Lisa Basketball Grand Junction Anderson, Nancy Running/Cross Country Canon City Bailey, Jan Contribution to a Sport Wheat Ridge Beer, Karen - [1981 Award Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1981awardhonorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1981 Award Honorees NAME SPORT LOCATION / AFFILIATION Anderson, Deborah Running – Road Colorado Springs Beer, Karen Gymnastics Denver Blanford, Rhonda Track and Field Aurora Blumberg, Judy Skating/Figure Colorado Springs Buchanan, Kim - [1980 Award Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1980-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]1980 Award Honorees NAME SPORT SCHOOL Allen, Lisa Marie Skating/Figure Colorado Springs Baily, Carol Tennis Boulder Blumberg, Judy Skating/Figure Colorado Springs Bodnar, Bonnie Most Courageous Lakewood Brozovich, Julie Soccer Northglenn Buchannan, Peggy MASTERS – - [Awards Celebration Online Programs](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/online_programs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0c71c3″ custom_padding=”49px||65px|||” bottom_divider_style=”ramp” bottom_divider_color=”#f8f8f8″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Poppins|700||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”40px” title_letter_spacing=”2px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Event-page-background.jpg” custom_padding=”48px||126px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1299px” custom_padding=”5px||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Video - [Pickleball Clinic Registration](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/pickleball-clinic-registration/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/all-age-Pickleball-clinic-1.png” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”5%” custom_padding=”265px||126px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px||27px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Pickleball Clinic Registration” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_2_text_align=”center” header_3_text_align=”center” header_4_text_align=”center” header_5_text_align=”center” header_6_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Sportswomen of Colorado 2023 Pickleball Clinic Registration [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [1979 Award Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1979awardhonorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]1979 Award Honorees NAME SPORT SCHOOL Allen, Lisa Marie Skating/Figure Colorado Springs Baily, Carol Tennis Steamboat Springs Barron, Alice Pioneer Lakewood Blumberg, Judy Ice Dancing Colorado Springs Burrill, Sharon Track and Field Denver Bussard, - [1978 Award Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/annual-honorees/1978-award-honorees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]1978 Award Honorees NAME SPORT SCHOOL Backstrom, Julie Horsemanship Platteville Baily, Carol Tennis Boulder Barnard, Stephanie Soccer Littleton Burrill, Sharon Track and Field Denver Childs, Jeanne Swimming Englewood - [Celebrate Excellence](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/celebrate-excellence/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(165,206,199,0.6) 0%|#151f33 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(165,206,199,0.6)” background_color_gradient_end=”#151f33″ background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2021-Winners_0008_Mahala-Norris.jpg” custom_padding=”4vw||0||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color_gradient_start__hover=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_start__hover_enabled=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end__hover=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_end__hover_enabled=”#29c4a9″ use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_type__hover=”linear” background_color_gradient_type__hover_enabled=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover=”center” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover_enabled=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover=”off” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”80%” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_px__hover=”1080px” custom_width_px__hover_enabled=”1080px” custom_width_percent__hover=”80%” custom_width_percent__hover_enabled=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}” gutter_width__hover=”3″ gutter_width__hover_enabled=”3″ parallax_1__hover=”off” parallax_1__hover_enabled=”off” parallax_2__hover=”off” parallax_2__hover_enabled=”off” parallax_3__hover=”off” parallax_3__hover_enabled=”off” parallax_4__hover=”off” parallax_4__hover_enabled=”off” - [News](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/news-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0003_fan_pac_12-scaled.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}”]NEWS[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”64px||137px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Sarah Thomas](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/sarah-thomas/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Sarah Thomas – 2019 Sarah Thomas, a Colorado native, was the 2019 Colorado Sportswoman of the Year. Thomas is an ultra-marathon open water swimmer. Thomas transcends the sport of ultra-long-distance swimming. In - [Emma Coburn](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/emma-coburn/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Emma Coburn – 2016 A life grounded in family, love, and patience built a great athlete. Born in Boulder, and moving to Crested Butte at 7 years old, - [Dani Jones](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/dani-jones/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Dani Jones – 2020 ​Danielle Jones, affectionately known as Dani, is an American middle-distance runner. Jones began breaking records in high school while attending Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, AZ. Jones - [Melanie Troxel](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/melanie-troxel/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Melanie Troxel – 2006 When Dad’s a veteran world champion drag racer and Mom’s an airplane/car mechanic, their daughter grows up knowing how to rebuild an engine … - [Abby Waner - 2005](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/abby-waner-2005/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Abby Waner – 2005 When Abby Waner graduated from ThunderRidge High School in 2005, many media pundits and coaches asserted that she may be the most-talented all-around women’s - [Event Sponsorship](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/event-sponsorship/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Dani Jones – 2020 Dani Jones is no stranger to the Sportswomen of Colorado team. During her career at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU), she collected three Sportswomen of Colorado (SWOC) awards, which - [Ann Battelle - 1999](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ann-battelle-1999/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Ann Battelle – 1999 To say that her 1998 ski season was downright disastrous is understating Ann’s face-to-face confrontation with gut wrenching reality. Seemingly on course for a medal in Nagano, the 30-year-old freestyle - [Alana Nichols - 2010](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/alana-nichols-2010/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Alana Nichols – 2010 Alana Nichols is our 2010 Colorado Sportswoman of the Year! Alana was an accomplished softball player in high school when, in the winter of - [Erin Popovich - 2008](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/erin-popovich-2008/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Erin Popovich – 2008 Erin Popovich set 20 new swimming records at the 2008 Summer Paralympic games in Beijing last September. She won four gold medals and two - [Alison Dunlap - 2001](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/alison-dunlap-2001/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Alison Dunlap – 2001 Five days after the September 11th terrorist attacks, Sportswomen of Colorado’s 2001 Sportswoman of the Year showed that there are still good things in - [Ellen Miller - 2002](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ellen-miller-2002/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Ellen Miller – 2002 Ellen Miller is in some ways a typical athlete, always wanting to do more, to see if she can accomplish the next challenge she - [Katelyn Kaltenbach - 2003](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/katelyn-katlenbach-2003/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Katelyn Kaltenbach – 2003 Smoky Hill junior Katelyn Kaltenbach had a 2003 season that was breathtaking. Competition after competition, win after win, she staked her claim as the very best in her - [Libbie Hickman - 1997](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/libbie-hickman-1997/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Libbie Hickman – 1997 If 1996 was something of a heartbreaker for Libbie—she finished in a non-qualifying fourth place at the Olympic Trials—then the year 1997 definitely was - [Jill McGill - 1993](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jill-mcgill-1993/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Jill McGill – 1993 Jill McGill may be the only Colorado golfer to hold the title of “unofficial” state high school champion one year and the very next - [Gigi Fernandez - 1992](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/gigi-fernandez-1992/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Gigi Fernandez – 1992 Draped in a U.S. flag at her post victory press conference in Barcelona, Aspen’s newest Olympic heroine savored her “greatest thrill to date.” As a junior tennis player in Puerto - [April Heinrichs - 2004](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/april-heinrichs-2004/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]April Heinrichs – 2004 Remember that famous 1996 gold medal won by the U.S. women? The dynasty we all watched with pride is one that started with this - [April Heinrichs - 1991](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/april-heinrichs-1991/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]April Heinrichs – 1991 Her fame in soccer circles is worldwide and her competitive spirit is legendary, which explains why this Littleton-reared kicker is the first female athlete to be featured on - [Kirsten Hanssen - 1988](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kirsten-hanssen-1988/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kirsten Hanssen – 1988 When the 1988 triathlon season began there was no doubt about Kirsten’s affinity for the winner’s circle. The 5-foot-3 “Wonder Woman” owned an incredible 16 titles, including the World Championship, - [Priscilla Welch - 1987](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/priscilla-welch-1987/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Priscilla Welch – 1987 What does an unemployed and bored ex-petty officer do after retiring from the British Royal Navy at age 36? She takes up marathon running - [Yolanda Johnson - 1986](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/yolanda-johnson-1986/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Yolanda Johnson – 1986 In a panorama of exciting 1986 achievement, “Yo-Yo” wrote a storybook finish to her prep career, dominating her field of competition with every honor possible. Graduating “prep-perfect” from George Washington - [Karen Beer - 1983](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/karen-beer-1983/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Karen Beer – 1983 Karen won more athletic and academic awards during her collegiate career than any other woman in University of Denver sports history. Named Female Athlete of the Year three - [Rhonda Blanford - 1985](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/rhonda-blanford-1985/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Rhonda Blanford – 1985 She missed the 100-meter hurdles finals by 1/100th of a second at the 1984 Olympic Trials. Disappointing? Yes. Discouraging? No, at least not for - [Connie Carpenter - 1982](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/connie-carpenter-1982/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Connie Carpenter – 1982 At 14, Connie got her first taste of Olympic competition as a speed skater on the U.S. team for the 1972 Winter Games in Sapporo, Japan. She then switched gears - [Ceal Barry and the University of Colorado Lady Buffs](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/ceal-barry-and-the-university-of-colorado-lady-buffs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Ceal Barry and the University of Colorado Lady Buffs – 1989 Nobody can pinpoint an exact date, but by mid-1989, everybody knew the transformation was complete. The University of Colorado Women’s Basketball Team had - [Jill Trenary - 1990](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jill-trenary-1990/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Jill Trenary – 1990 Figure skating has been described as a “cold and lonely sport” but for the defending U.S. National Ladies Singles champion, 1990 was a warm and friendly year. In the best - [Jenny Barringer - 2009](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jenny-barringer-2009/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Jenny Barringer – 2009 2009 Colorado Sportswoman of the Year Jenny Barringer had a year to remember, setting six NCAA records and seven CU records and was awarded - [Amy Van Dyken - 1995](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/amy-van-dyken-1995/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Amy Van Dyken – 1995 The fastest female swimmer in the history of the United States first gained recognition at Cherry Creek H.S. as a six-time All-America, Athlete of the Year and - [Kara Grgas-Wheeler - 2000](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/kara-grgas-wheeler-2000/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kara Grgas-Wheeler – 2000 University of Colorado distance runner Kara Grgas-Wheeler accomplished in the year 2000 what no other CU harrier had done before. She altered the Buffs’ national record books four times with - [Becky Hammon](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/becky-hammon-1998/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Becky Hammon – 1998 Labeled “an amazing player,” the “franchise” at Fort Collins and “everybody’s All-American,” the most decorated basketball star in Colorado State University history was not only a major spectator draw but - [Evergreen Volleyball Team and Coach - 1981](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/evergreen-volleyball-team-and-coach-1981/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Evergreen Team and Coach – 1981 They shared a dream … and they were the first “baker’s dozen” to share a coveted “Sportswoman of the Year” Award. How the Evergreen volleyball team and Coach Lo - [Tanya Haave - 1980](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/tanya-haave-1980/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Tanya Haave – 1980 If “ultimate athlete” was defined in the dictionary, Tanya undoubtedly would be cited as an example. Performing almost to perfection, this Evergreen High School/University - [Lou Piel - 1979](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lou-piel-1979/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Lou Piel – 1979 As a young farm girl in northeastern Colorado, Lou couldn’t hit the side of a barn, but it didn’t take her long to find - [Mary Decker - 1978](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/mary-decker-1978/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Mary Decker – 1978 Making a triumphant comeback after surgery for a painful calf muscle problem, versatile Mary logged a series of track, cross­ country and road racing victories which told the running world - [Jayne Gibson - 1977](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/jayne-gibson-1977/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Jayne Gibson – 1977 The year 1977 meant much more to Jayne Gibson than the Bronco’s first trip to the Super Bowl. She was busy writing a little history of her own, leading her - [Debbie Willcox - 1976](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/debbie-willcox-1976/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Debbie Willcox – 1976 She had taken up gymnastics just four years earlier, but the skills she had acquired served Debbie well in 1976. Obviously a quick learner, she already was a Top 10 - [Dorothy Hamill - 1975](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/dorothy-hamill-1975/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Dorothy Hamill – 1975 The Hamill Camel and the Hamill Haircut were household words in the mid-1970’s. Both were creations of Olympic figure skating champion Dorothy Hamill, who was applauded at competitions - [Cindy Hill - 1974](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/cindy-hill-1974/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Cindy Hill – 1974 How did a 26-year-old golfer from Colorado Springs gain the distinction of being Sportswomen of Colorado’s inaugural Sportswoman-of-the-Year? She collected a lot of trophies! In 1974, Cindy won the revered USGA Women’s Amateur - [Get Involved](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/getinvolved/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0004_Hue_Saturation-3-scaled.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]GET INVOLVED[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”46px||75px|||” bottom_divider_height=”75px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” - [48th Awards Celebration Sponsors](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/event-old/sponsors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0c71c3″ custom_padding=”49px||65px|||” bottom_divider_style=”ramp” bottom_divider_color=”#FFFFFF” bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Poppins|700||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”40px” title_letter_spacing=”2px”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”20px||155px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”49px||45px|||” custom_css_main_element=”display: -webkit-box;||display: -ms-flexbox;||display: flex;||-webkit-box-align: center;||-ms-flex-align: center;||align-items: center;||-webkit-box-orient: horizontal;||-webkit-box-direction: normal;||-ms-flex-direction: row;||flex-direction: row;||-ms-flex-wrap: wrap;||flex-wrap: wrap;”][et_pb_column - [Donations](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/getinvolved/donations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0013_Layer-0-scaled.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)”]DONATIONS[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”7px||88px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”49px||46px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.6em”]Every non-profit depends on donations to - [Login](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/login/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Statements” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”78px||8px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” custom_css_main_element=”min-height:60vh”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”40px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Welcome to the site.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”104px||237px|||” custom_css_main_element=”display: -webkit-box;||display: -ms-flexbox;||display: flex;||-webkit-box-align: center;||-ms-flex-align: center;||align-items: center;||-webkit-box-orient: horizontal;||-webkit-box-direction: normal;||-ms-flex-direction: row;||flex-direction: - [Scholarships](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/getinvolved/scholarships/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0002_Hue_Saturation-2-scaled.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” sticky_enabled=”0″]​Sponsorships/Partnerships Page[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”7px||144px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”65px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Sponsors/Partners are invaluable - [Serve](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/getinvolved/serve/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/0002_Hue_Saturation-2-scaled.jpg” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”175px||25px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”54px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)”]SERVE[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”7px||144px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”65px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Sportswomen of Colorado Board members serve - [Lost Password](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/lostpassword/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Statements” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”78px||8px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” custom_css_main_element=”min-height:60vh”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”40px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]LOST PASSWORD[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||237px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ width=”400px” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code module_id=”lostpassword” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”] Please enter your username - [Reset Password](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/resetpass/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Statements” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”78px||8px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”min-height:60vh” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”40px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ header_text_align=”center” sticky_enabled=”0″]LOGIN[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||237px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_login _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_newsletter_title=”display: none !important;||color:#000 !important;” custom_css_newsletter_description=”display: - [Logout](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/logout/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Statements” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/memphis-mini.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”78px||8px|||” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_height=”75px” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”min-height:60vh” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|auto|5px|auto||” custom_padding=”||1px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Poppins|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”40px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ header_text_align=”center” sticky_enabled=”0″]LOGIN[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||237px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_login _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_newsletter_title=”display: none !important;||color:#000 !important;” custom_css_newsletter_description=”display: ## My Templates - [Default Kit](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/?elementor_library=default-kit) ## Donors - [Annie Taylor Hoskinson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/annie-taylor-hoskinson/) - In Honor of Mom - [Byron West](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/byron-west/) - In honor of Mary Kvamme - [Stacey Mark](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/stacey-mark/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Wendy Bermingham](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/wendy-bermingham/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Van DeVenter-Bell](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/van-deventer-bell/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [University of Denver Athletics and Recreation](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/university-of-denver-athletics-and-recreation/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [University of Colorado](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/university-of-colorado/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Tucker Lane](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/tucker-lane/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Tom McLagan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/tom-mclagan/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [the BriBirdJoint Revocable Trust](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/the-bribirdjoint-revocable-trust/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Terri M. Ward](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/terri-m-ward/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Tanya Haave](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/tanya-haave/) - in Memory of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Tammi Backer](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/tammi-backer/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Susan S Knott](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/susan-s-knott/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Susan McIntire](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/susan-mcintire/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Susan Hickey](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/susan-hickey/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Susan Green](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/susan-green/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Susan Bowles](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/susan-bowles/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Sidney Gates](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sidney-gates-2/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Sidney Gates](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sidney-gates/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Sheila Schroeder](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sheila-schroeder/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Sharon Roe](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sharon-roe/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Send Foundation](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/send-foundation/) - in Honor of Lynn Barczuk - [Scott McLagan and Barbara Kreisman](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/scott-mclagan-and-barbara-kreisman/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Scott Gilsdorf](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/scott-gilsdorf/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Scott Coors and Dr. David Hurt](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/scott-coors-and-dr-david-hurt-2/) - In Honor of Diane Wendt - [Scott Coors and Dr. David Hurt](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/scott-coors-and-dr-david-hurt/) - In Honor of Diane Wendt - [Sarah Robertson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sarah-robertson/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Sarah Cunningham](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sarah-cunningham/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Sara Hall](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sara-hall/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Sara B. Loss](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sara-b-loss/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Sally Hueston](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sally-hueston/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Sallie V. Dalton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sallie-v-dalton/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Sallie Simpson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sallie-simpson/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Sallie Dalton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/sallie-dalton/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Rosie Melicher](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/rosie-melicher/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Riisa Dikeou](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/riisa-dikeou/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Regina Lanier](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/regina-lanier/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Rebekah Rothmier](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/rebekah-rothmier/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Raquel Sanchez Bishop](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/raquel-sanchez-bishop/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Raquel Bishop](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/raquel-bishop/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ramona Gaylord](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ramona-gaylord/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Preston Davis](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/preston-davis/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Phyllis Ashliman](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/phyllis-ashliman/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Phyliss King](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/phyliss-king/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Pete and Amy Schiel](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/pete-and-amy-schiel/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Paula McClain](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/paula-mcclain/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Patricia Latta](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/patricia-latta/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Pat Stem](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/pat-stem/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Pamela Steck](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/pamela-steck/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Pamela Schmidt](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/pamela-schmidt/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Pam Ianni](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/pam-ianni/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Nina Walsh](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/nina-walsh/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Myisha Evans](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/myisha-evans/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ms. Hannah Krieger](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ms-hannah-krieger/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ms. Anne Lehigh](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ms-anne-lehigh/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ms Rose Rothmier](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ms-rose-rothmier/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Mrs. Merci Ames](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mrs-merci-ames/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Monica Nuccio](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/monica-nuccio/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Michelle Kennett](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/michelle-kennett/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Michelle Cooney](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/michelle-cooney/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Michael Moynihan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/michael-moynihan/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Micha Hanson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/micha-hanson/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Metropolitan State University of Denver](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Melissa Dautreuil](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/melissa-dautreuil/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [McDermott Family Foundation](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mcdermott-family-foundation/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [MaryRose Kindsfather](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/maryrose-kindsfather/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Mary Ozimkowski](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mary-ozimkowski/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Mary Mosher-Stathes](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mary-mosher-stathes/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Mary Ross](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mary-ross/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Mary Kvamme](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mary-kvamme/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Mary Kolbach](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mary-kolbach/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Mary Kay Mauro](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mary-kay-mauro/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Mary B Kenney-Moynihan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mary-b-kenney-moynihan/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Mary Ann Lamont](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mary-ann-lamont/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Mary Anderson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/mary-anderson/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Martha Campbell](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/martha-campbell/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Margaret Roath](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/margaret-roath/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Marcia Neville](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/marcia-neville/) - Celebrating two of our godmothers! - [Makenzie Hansen](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/makenzie-hansen/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Magdalena McCloskey](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/magdalena-mccloskey/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Lynn and Mark Barczuk](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/lynn-and-mark-barczuk/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Love, Sweat & Gears](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/love-sweat-gears/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Liza Grant](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/liza-grant/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Liz Wolfson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/liz-wolfson/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Lisa Lisa Schmid](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/lisa-lisa-schmid/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Lisa Harris](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/lisa-harris/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Lisa Dannemiller](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/lisa-dannemiller/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Lindsey Sawade](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/lindsey-sawade/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Lindsay Khule](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/lindsay-khule/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Linda Cortes](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/linda-cortes/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Leslie Moore](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/leslie-moore/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Laurie Chaubendour](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/laurie-chaubendour/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Laura Fischer](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/laura-fischer/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Kristina Matthews](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kristina-matthews/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Kris Van Bladeren](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kris-van-bladeren/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Kira Witwer](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kira-witwer/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Kira Schueppert](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kira-schueppert/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Kim Vance and Di Nestel](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kim-vance-and-di-nestel/) - Summer Camp Scholarship Program - [Kenneth W McLagan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kenneth-w-mclagan/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Kaylie Berens](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kaylie-berens/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Kay Garms](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kay-garms/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Kathy Mansueto](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kathy-mansueto/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Kathy Garnier](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kathy-garnier/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Kate Rau](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kate-rau/) - In honor of Joy Burns - [Karen Lane](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/karen-lane/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Karen Hart](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/karen-hart/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Karen Clark](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/karen-clark/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Karen and David Lansdowne](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/karen-and-david-lansdowne/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Kailey Wilson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/kailey-wilson/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Julie lyons](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/julie-lyons/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Julie Bickner](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/julie-bickner/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Judy Maillis](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/judy-maillis/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Judy Berry](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/judy-berry/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Judith Laney](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/judith-laney/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Judith Hildner](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/judith-hildner/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [John Schumagge](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/john-schumagge/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [John and Diane Fuller](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/john-and-diane-fuller/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Jody Rector](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/jody-rector/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Joanne Law](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/joanne-law/) - Summer Camp Scholarship Program - [JoAnn Gould](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/joann-gould/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Joan S Carey](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/joan-s-carey/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Joan Birkland](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/joan-birkland/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Jenny Elliott](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/jenny-elliott/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Jennifer Phelps Tempest](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/jennifer-phelps-tempest/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Jennifer Fuller](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/jennifer-fuller/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Jennifer Dean](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/jennifer-dean/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Jeff and Nancy Balter](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/jeff-and-nancy-balter/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [JB Ozuna](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/jb-ozuna/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Jan and Miles Cortez](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/jan-and-miles-cortez/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [James Bogus](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/james-bogus/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [James B. Hoskinson, Jr](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/james-b-hoskinson-jr/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Jackie Benson & Mike Morrow](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/jackie-benson-mike-morrow/) - Summer Camp Scholarship Program - [Jack Roberts](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/jack-roberts/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [J N McLagan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/j-n-mclagan/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Howard Shiffman](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/howard-shiffman/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Hon. Sue Schafer](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/hon-sue-schafer/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Hannah W. Krieger](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/hannah-w-krieger/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ginny Hammond](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ginny-hammond/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Freddy Bigney & Lindsey Benton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/freddy-bigney-lindsey-benton/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Fran Simon](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/fran-simon/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Evelyn McLagan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/evelyn-mclagan/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Emily Vucinovich](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/emily-vucinovich/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Emily & Josh Boone](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/emily-josh-boone/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Donna Gray](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/donna-gray/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Donna Amanda Gunton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/donna-amanda-gunton/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Di Nestel](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/di-nestel/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [David Huss](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/david-huss/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Dave and Carol Callan](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/dave-and-carol-callan/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Darren Hensley](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/darren-hensley/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [D'Ann Kimbrel](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/dann-kimbrel/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [D. B.](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/d-b/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Cristal McGill](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/cristal-mcgill/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Craig Gaskill](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/craig-gaskill/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Corrinne Yee](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/corrinne-yee/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Connie Larsen](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/connie-larsen/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Connie Gallagher](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/connie-gallagher/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Colleen Colles](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/colleen-colles/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [CJ Jennett](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/cj-jennett/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [CHSAA](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/chsaa/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Christopher Lane](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/christopher-lane/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Christine Hutton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/christine-hutton/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Cheryle Buecher](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/cheryle-buecher/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Cher Tufly](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/cher-tufly/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Charles Way](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/charles-way/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Carolyn Kemp](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/carolyn-kemp/) - in Honor of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Carol Schiel](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/carol-schiel/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Carol Baily](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/carol-baily/) - in Memory of Joan "Joanie" Birkland - [Britney Simpson](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/britney-simpson/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Brenda Rivers](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/brenda-rivers/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Brant Gehler](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/brant-gehler/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Blue Sky Promotions](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/blue-sky-promotions/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Bill and Louise Garrels](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/bill-and-louise-garrels/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Beth Bryant](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/beth-bryant/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Becky Brinkman & Margaret Burd](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/becky-brinkman-margaret-burd/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Barbara Schroeder](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/barbara-schroeder/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Barbara Horn](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/barbara-horn/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Barbara Harrison](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/barbara-harrison/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Barbara Evans](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/barbara-evans/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Barb Perry & Bob MacDermott](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/barb-perry-bob-macdermott/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Barb Day](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/barb-day/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Bailey Andison](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/bailey-andison/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ashley Cook/Cook Family](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ashley-cook-cook-family/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ann Constien](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ann-constien/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ann Conlee](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ann-conlee/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Amelia Jansonius](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/amelia-jansonius/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Amanda Chubb](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/amanda-chubb/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Allegra Fullerton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/allegra-fullerton-2/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Allegra Fullerton](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/allegra-fullerton/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ann Deboe](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ann-deboe/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ann Fischer Athas](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ann-fischer-athas/) - Supporting Sportswomen of Colorado - [Ann Cope](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/donors/ann-cope/) - Summer Camp Scholarship Program ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/uncategorized/) - [News](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/news/) - [Honorees](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/honorees/) - [2013](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2013/) - [Colorado Sportswoman of the Year](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/colorado-sportswoman-of-the-year/) - [2011](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2011/) - [2010](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2010/) - [2005](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2005/) - [2003](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2003/) - [2002](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2002/) - [2001](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2001/) - [2000](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2000/) - [1999](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1999/) - [2012](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2012/) - [2014](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2014/) - [2009](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2009/) - [2008](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2008/) - [2007](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2007/) - [2006](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2006/) - [1998](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1998/) - [1997](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1997/) - [1994](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1994/) - [1993](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1993/) - [1992](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1992/) - [1991](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1991/) - [1990](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1990/) - [1989](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1989/) - [1987](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1987/) - [1986](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1986/) - [1985](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1985/) - [1984](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1984/) - [1983](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1983/) - [1982](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1982/) - [1981](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1981/) - [1980](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1980/) - [1979](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1979/) - [1978](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1978/) - [1977](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1977/) - [1976](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1976/) - [1975](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/1975/) - [2015](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2015/) - [2016](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2016/) - [2017](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2017/) - [2019](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2019/) - [2020](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2020/) - [2018](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2018/) - [2021](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/honorees/2021/) - [celebrate excellence](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/celebrate-excellence/) - [2022](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2022/) - [2023](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2023/) - [2024](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2024/) - [2025](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/category/2025/) ## Tags - [2001](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/tag/2001/) - [1997](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/tag/1997/) - [2022](https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/tag/2022/)