52nd Annual Sportswomen of Colorado Awards Celebration
The 52nd Annual Sportswomen of Colorado Awards Celebration was held on International Women’s Day at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. The event gathered 500 guests to honor over 45 female athletes, coaches, and contributors from across the state.
Colorado Sportswoman of the Year
Anna Hall was named the Colorado Sportswoman of the Year, the highest honor of the evening. This was her first time receiving the award.
Key highlights of Hall’s historic 2025 season include:
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World Champion Heptathlete: Became only the second American woman in history to win the World Athletics heptathlon title.
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7,000-Point Milestone: Scored 7,032 points at the Hypo-Meeting in Götzis, joining an elite group of women to surpass the 7,000-point barrier.
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Record-Breaking Performance: Recorded a time of 2:01.23 in the 800 meters, the fastest ever within a heptathlon.
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National Dominance: Won her fourth consecutive USA Outdoor Championships heptathlon title.
2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
Five individuals were inducted into the Hall of Fame, a distinction for those who have earned three awards in a single sport:
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Addison Ritzenhein (Cross Country, Niwot High School)
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Agur Dwol (Triple Jump, University of Oklahoma)
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Sienna Betts (Basketball, UCLA/Grandview High School)
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Madison Mintenko (Swimming, University of Virginia/Pine Creek High School)
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Caryl Smith Gilbert (Joan Birkland Leadership recipient)
Special Award Winners
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Joan Birkland Leadership Award: Caryl Smith Gilbert (University of Georgia)
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Career Achievement: Mya Lesnar (Colorado State University, Track and Field)
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Dorothy Mauk Pioneer Award: Rob Cohen (Denver Summit, Soccer)
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Coach & College Team of the Year: Jenny Glenn and Metropolitan State University of Denver Volleyball
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High School Team of the Year: Valor Christian High School Volleyball
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Marcia Neville Community Champion Award: Susie Wargin
Event Details
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Keynote Speaker: Caryl Smith Gilbert, Director of Track and Field at the University of Georgia.
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Co-Emcees: Bradey King (Denver 7) and Susie Wargin (103.5 The Fox/Denver Broncos).
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Organization Mission: Founded in 1974, Sportswomen of Colorado is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and empowering Colorado girls and women in sport.
