Empowering the Next Generation

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 program and by partnering...

Celebrating a Half-Century of Excellence

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...

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...
2018 HONOREES

2018 HONOREES

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...
Carol Whipple

Carol Whipple

https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Carol-Whipple-clip.mp4 Year: 2022 Award: Duathlon, Masters Location/Affiliation: Arvada, CO Won Gold in the World Cross Duathlon Championships In the 65-69 age group, won 8 of 9 races she competed in Bronze...
Yasmine Hernandez

Yasmine Hernandez

https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yasmine-Hernandez-clip.mp4   Year: 2022 Award: All-Around Campus Leadership Location/Affiliation: Colorado State University, Pueblo NCAA National Champion in the 1500m Finalist for NCAA Woman of the...
Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Sophia-Smith-clip.mp4   Year: 2022 Award: Professional Athlete of the Year Location/Affiliation:Portland Thorns NWSL Champion NWSL MVP Started 17 matches for the U.S. Women’s National Team...
Becky Hammon

Becky Hammon

https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Becky-Hammon-clip.mp4   Year: 2022 Award: Professional Coach of the Year Location/Affiliation: Las Vegas Aces, Women’s Basketball WNBA Champions WNBA Coach of the Year When Becky Hammon stepped...
The Denver Broncos Foundation

The Denver Broncos Foundation

https://sportswomenofcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Denver-Broncos-clip.mp4   Year: 2022 Award: Dorothy Mauk Pioneer Award Location/Affiliation: High School Girls Flag Football Created over 500 sport opportunities for girls Funded uniforms, game day...