6. Annual Sportowy Brunch: Celebrating women changing the game – ESENCE

Imagine: a room stuffed with powerful women, dazzling confidence, raising one another and proves – but again – that the way forward for sport is undeniably a girl. It was energy at the sixth annual sports brunch, which took place in the stunning Four Seasons hotel in Nowy Orlean during the Super Bowl week. In the largest NFL game, only just a few days the event took a central place, celebrating the most influential women in the sports industry.

Sports Power Brunch, created by an increasingly inspiring history of Lataon, became a obligatory event, winning the national recognition of CNN, Sports Illustrated, Essence, and even the lists of the Hollywood reporter of the best Events of the Bowl Week. And truthfully? It deserves the whole noise.

Adding a historical layer to the ceremony, the event was warmly opened by the mayor of Latoya Cantrell, the first black woman of the mayor of the city of Nowy Orleans. With grace, the mayor Cantrell gave an inspiring tone that might shape the remainder of the mood on Brunch, preparing the scene to rejoice strengthening and achievements.

They honored the same spirit themselves – districts, who not only stand out of their fields, but in addition distribute barriers for future generations. This 12 months’s awards were not only changing games; They were pioneers. From Front Office to the area, these women lead with strength, innovation and unwavering involvement in developing the industry.

Let’s start with the infamous Swin Cash – a legend of the basket that has turn into an executive power. As a senior vp for basketball operations in Nowy Orlean Pelicans, Swin received the Impact Award for her leadership and dedication for the game. There is already Naismith Hall of Famer, he proves that success doesn’t end with the last buzzer – it only evolves.

Then is Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, a dynamic commissioner of the Gulf Coast sports conference, who was honored with the Spotlight Award. Dr. Barnes, an ardent supporter of HBCU athletics, devoted her profession to creating opportunities for young athletes – especially women – by raising her exactly the model that the sports world needs.

And for those who do not know the name Dawn Aponte, it is time to learn it. As the fundamental administrative officer of the football in NFL, he’s considered one of the most influential women shaping the game behind the scenes. Her strategic vision and specialist knowledge in the field of football operations brought her a visionary award, recognition deserved for the impact she still exerts in the league.

Of course, sport shouldn’t be only what is occurring on the pitch – it is usually about the way it is sold in the world. Alicia Tillman, marketing director of Delta Airlines, is a visionary redefining how sports brands connect with fans. Its influence goes far beyond the airline industry, proving that strategic story story is as crucial as the game itself. For the ability to lift brands on a worldwide scale, she was honored with a leadership award, which emphasizes its impact on shaping the way forward for sports marketing.

And finally, Ali Krieger-DWA times the World Cup champion, a football icon and a relentless spokesman for gender equality-he was honored with the Gamechanger award, and let’s be true, she is one. Regardless of whether he dominates on the pitch or uses his platform to press on equal salary in sport, Ali still inspires future generations of athletes to fight for what they deserve.

If there’s one thing that has proved the sixth annual sports brunch, it’s that women in sport not only participate – we run. From executive offices to championship games, we demand space, breaking barriers and rewriting rules. Such events remind us that once we rejoice one another, all of us win.

Here is Swin Cashes, Ali Kriegers, Dr. Kiki Baker Barneses and Latonya Story of the World – and for each woman dreaming of reference to sport. Message from this 12 months’s Brunch?

Your time is now!

Come on, break the barriers and never stop cheering women creating history.