Past Power of Sport Honorees
2023
Jemele Hill, Excellence in Sport Journalism
- Black Women in Sports Foundation Founders, Tina Sloan Green, Dr. Alpha Alexander, Dr. Nikki Franke, and Linda Greene, Esq, Power of Sport
- Olivia Pichardo, Power of Sport
Eli A. Wolff, Power of Sport
2022
- Natalie Chou, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Justin Hardy (posthumous), Courageous Student-Athlete
- Thaddeus Bullard, Civic Leader
- Jothy Rosenberg, A Hero Among Us
- Tasha Butts, Coach
- Allyson Felix, Barrier Breakers
2021
- Jamarion Styles, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Alyssa Wruble, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Cameron Galloway, Civic Leader
- Chaunte Lowe, A Hero Among Us
- Keanon Lowe, Coach
- 1955 Pensacola Jaycees & Orlando Kiwanis Little League Teams, Barrier Breakers
2020
- Rebel Hayes & Paul Scott, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Gia Hodges, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Renee Hess, Civic Leader
- Carmelo Anthony, A Hero Among Us
- Stephanie Marquardt & James Bailey, Coach
- Chris Nikic, Barrier Breakers
- WNBA, President’s Award for Social Advocacy
2019
- Madeline Banic, Female Courageous Student-Athlete
- Kyle Richard, Male Courageous Student-Athlete
- Chris Norton, A Hero Among Us
- Katelyn Ohashi, Civic Leader
- Chelsea Werner, Barrier Breaker
- Robert Mendez, Coach
2018
- Megan Cunningham, Female Courageous Student-Athlete
- Stoneman Douglas High School Boys Hockey Team, Male Courageous Student-Athletes
- Norma Bastidas, A Hero Among Us
- Rachael Denhollander, A Hero Among Us
- Jordyn Wieber, A Hero Among Us
- Nathan Braaten, Civic Leader
- Taylor Ricci, Civic Leader
- Jen Welter, Barrier Breaker
2017
- Alexis “Lexe” Richards, Female Courageous Student-Athlete
- Jonathan Tybur, Male Courageous Student-Athlete
- Greg Moore, Coach
- Beckham Zobrist, A Hero Among Us
- Bonner Paddock, Civic Leader
- The Black 14 (University of Wyoming), Barrier Breakers
- Cassondra and Aaron Singleton (posthumous), President’s Award
2016
- Bailey Wind, Female Courageous Student-Athlete
- Devon Berry, Male Courageous Student-Athlete
- Acey Shaw, Coach
- Christopher Singleton, A Hero Among Us
- Officer Bobby White, Civic Leader
- T. Urruela, Barrier Breakers
2015
- Lauren Hill (posthumous), Female Courageous Student-Athlete
- Austin Hatch, Male Courageous Student-Athlete
- Any Body Can Youth Foundation, Community Organization
- Shawn Harrington, Coach
- Willie Burton, A Hero Among Us
- Carmen Tarleton, Civic Leader
- 1955 Cannon Street YMCA Little League All-Stars, Barrier Breakers
2014
- Memuna Mansaray McShane, Female Courageous Student-Athlete
- Fabyon Harris, Male Courageous Student-Athlete
- DiKembe Mutombo Foundation, Community Organization
- Jason Beverlin, Coach
- Jack Burleson, A Hero Among Us
- Landon Moore, Civic Leader
2013
- Latipha Cross, Courageous Student-Athlete, Eastern Michigan University
- Anthony Starego, Courageous Student-Athlete, Brick High School (NJ)
- Cross Country For Youth, Reggie McAfee (Founder & Executive Director), Community Organization
- John Kitna, Coach, Lincoln High School
- Kathrine Switzer, Barrier Breaker, Runner/Activist
- Leeronnie Ogletree, A Hero Among Us
- Christina-Taylor Green, President’s Award (posthumous)
- Adonal Foyle, Founder & President, Kerosene Lamp Foundation, Civic Leader
2012
- Drey Mingo, Courageous Student-Athlete, Purdue University
- Paula Heron, Civic Leader
- Tom Walter, Coach, Wake Forest University
- Willie O’Ree, Barrier Breaker, National Hockey League
- Conner and Cayden Long, Heroes Among Us
2011
- Angelica Mealing, Courageous Student-Athlete, University of Central Florida
- Nate Winters, Courageous Student-Athlete, Winter Park High School
- Jeremy Bloom, Wish of Lifetime, Civic Leader
- Chris Creighton, Coach, Drake University
- LeRoy Walker, Barrier Breaker
2010
- Captain Edwin Nicholson, Project Healing Waters, Civic Leader
- Glenn Johnson, Dunbar Vocational Career Academy, Coach
- Charlie Wilks, Emporia High School, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Breanna McMahon, Freedon High School, Courageous Student-Athlete
- The 1946 & 1947 Penn State University Football Teams, Heroes Among Us
2009
- Jake Madonia, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Mallory Holtman, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Liz Wallace, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Ron Hunter, Coach
- Adam Bender, Barrier Breaker
- Sonny Hill, Civic Leader
- Kay Yow, A Hero Among Us (posthumous)
2008
- Martel Van Zant, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Katie Holloway, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Joe Ehrmann, Coach
- The Travis Roy Foundation, Community Organization
- Shamila Kohestani, Barrier Breaker
- Jon “The Blazeman” Blais, A Hero Among Us
2007
- Brittany and AJ Detwiler, Courageous Student-Athletes
- Maurice Torres, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Julie Foudy, Civic Leader
- Jody Conradt, Coach
- Jason Ray (posthumously), A Hero Among Us
- Vivian Stringer, Eddie Robinson Leadership Award
- Johnnie Williams, Barrier Breaker
- The Miracle League, Community Organization
2006
- Kyle Maynard, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Pamela Malcolm, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Myles Brand, Civic Leader
- Floyd Keith, Coach
- Chicago White Sox, Barrier Breaker
- Dick Hoyt, Parent
2005
- Destiny Woodbury, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Sevin “Sevy” Sucurovic, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Macharia Yuot, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Mohammad Rafiq, Courageous Student-Athlete
- David Stern, Civic Leader
2004
- Samantha Eyman, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Justin Allen, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Dionte Hall, Civic Leader
- Priest Holmes, Civic Leader
- Beverly Kearney, Coach
2003
- Stacey Sines, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Jake Porter, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Bob Love, Civic Leader
- Dave Frantz and Derek Dewitt, Coaches
2002
- Maggie Maloy, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Sam Paneno, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Dorothy “Dot” Richardson, Civic Leader
- Willie Davis, Coach
- Perry Reese, Jr. (posthumously), Coach
2001
- Amber Burgess, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Dirceu Hurtado, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Derrick Brooks, Civic Leader
- Herman Boone and William Yoast, Coaches
2000
- Jennifer McClain, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Derrick Thomas (posthumously), Civic Leader
- Darryl Williams, Civic Leader
- Sister Rose Ann Fleming, Athletic Administrator
- Carolyn Peck, Coach
- Dave Sanders (posthumously), Coach
1999
- Pam White, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Gilbert Tuhabonye, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Lewis Katz, Civic Leader
- Raymond Chambers, Civic Leader
- Clarence Underwood, Athletic Administrator
- Pat Summitt, Coach
- Bert Jenkins, Coach
- M. Newton, Lifetime Achievement
1998
- Dwight Collins, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Kathryn Waldo, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Warrick Dunn, Civic Leader
- Dorothy Gators, Coach
1997
- Jodi Norton, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Lawrence Wright, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Reggie White, Civic Leader
- Jack Aker, Coach
1996
- Jennifer Rizzotti, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Michael Watson, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Paul Tagliabue, Civic Leader
- Gene Upshaw, Civic Leader
- David Clark, Coach
- Loretta Claiborne, Torchbearer
- Anita DeFrantz, Torchbearer
- Billy Payne, Torchbearer
1995
- Tanya Hughes-Jones, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Phillip Castillo, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Civic Leader
- Donna Lopiano, Civic Leader
- Geno Auriemma, Coach
- Marian Washington, Coach
1994
- Michele Leary, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Felipe Lopez, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Riddick Bowe, Civic Leader
- Rachel Robinson, Civic Leader
- Joseph Crowley, Athletic Administrator
- Tom Osborne, Coach
- Willie Stewart, Coach
- Vivian Stringer, Coach
1993
- Ryneldi Becenti, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Lawrence Burton, Civic Leader
- Ernestine Bayer, Coach
- Bob Shannon, Coach
- National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), Sport and Social Issues
- Creed Black, Leadership in Athletic Reform
1992
- Annie Boucher, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Eddie Lee Ivery, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Alan Page, Civic Leader
- Judith Sweet, Athletic Administrator
- Joe Paterno, Coach
- Alfreda Harris, Coach
- Bob Hurley, Sr., Parent
- David Lazerson & Richard Green, Sport and Social Issues
1991
- Shane Wood, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Senator Bill Bradley, Civic Leader
- Mike Illitch, Civic Leader
- Jerry Richardson, Coach
- Nate “Tiny” Archibald, Community Service
- National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A), Academic Incentive
1990
- Dave Bing, Civic Leader
- Dick Schultz, Athletic Administrator
- James Ellis, Coach
- National Basketball Association, Academic Incentive
1989
- Mark Brodie, Courageous Student-Athlete
- Ewing Kaufman, Civic Leader
- Mike Sheppard, Coach
- Orange County Public Schools (Florida), School System
- Schaar Mustaf, Parent
1988
- Ross Perot, Civic Leader
- Rob Hamilton, Coach
- Killian High School, School
- Lonise Bias, Parent
Katelyn Ohashi, Civic Leader Award
I am honored to be a Giant Steps Honoree as a civic leader. Sharing my stories of body shaming, and educating others about the damage it can do to young women in sports is detrimental. I hope I can help young people understand the importance of self-worth and to find their own voices within.
