Sportswoman of the Year Award
The Sportswoman of the Year Award is given by the Women's Sports Foundation every year.[1] This foundation recognizes both an individual and a team Sportswoman on their performance over a 12-month period.[1] This award is given based on their new records and their world championships won.[1]
| Sportswoman of the Year Award | |
|---|---|
| Location | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Women's Sports Foundation |
| First awarded | 1980 |
| Last awarded | 2016 |
| Website | Official website |
In 2012, the winners of the Sportswoman of the Year Award were Gabrielle Douglas (Individual Sport) and Alex Morgan (Team Sport).[2]
The following table reflects past winners of the Sportswoman of the Year Award in individual and team sports.
Individual Sport Winner
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Team Sport Winner
Sue Bird, on offense
| Year | Winner | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 |  | Basketball |
| 1994 | | Softball |
| 1995 | | Basketball |
| 1996 | | Basketball |
| 1997 | | Soccer |
| 1998 | | Basketball |
| 1999 | | Soccer |
| 2000 | | Tennis |
| 2001 | | Basketball |
| 2002 | | Basketball |
| 2003 | | Basketball |
| 2004 | | Volleyball |
| 2005 | | Softball |
| 2006 | | Volleyball |
| 2007 | | Softball |
| 2008 | | Softball |
| 2009 | | Hockey |
| 2010 | | Field hockey |
| 2011 | | Soccer |
| 2012 | | Soccer |
| 2013 | | Basketball |
| 2014 | | Ice dancing |
| 2015 | | Soccer |
| 2016 | | Water polo |
| 2017 | | Basketball |
| 2018 | | Hockey |
| 2019 | | Soccer |
Amateur Winner
Mary Lou Retton, with President Reagan
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Mary Decker |
| 1981 | Tracy Caulkins |
| 1982 | Mary Decker |
| 1983 | Mary Decker |
| 1984 | Mary Lou Retton |
| 1984 | Joan Benoit |
| 1985 | Michele Mitchell |
| 1986 | Debi Thomas |
| 1987 | Jackie Joyner-Kersee |
| 1988 | Jackie Joyner-Kersee |
| 1989 | Janet Evans |
| 1990 | Lori Norwood |
| 1991 | Jean Driscoll |
| 1992 | Jackie Joyner-Kersee |
Professional Winner
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Tracy Austin |
| 1981 | Chris Evert |
| 1982 | Martina Navratilova |
| 1983 | Martina Navratilova |
| 1984 | Martina Navratilova |
| 1985 | Libby Riddles |
| 1986 | Lynette Woodard |
| 1987 | Susan Butcher |
| 1988 | Susan Butcher |
| 1989 | Steffi Graf |
| 1990 | Paula Newby-Fraser |
| 1991 | Meg Mallon |
| 1992 | Pat Bradley |
See also
References
- "Sportswoman of the Year Award". Women's Sports Foundation. August 1, 2010. Archived from the original on July 22, 2009. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
- "2012 Annual Salute to Women in Sports". Women's Sports Foundation. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
External links
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