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]
In the year 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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| Year | Winner | Nationality | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Julie Krone |  United States | Jockey |
| 1994 | Bonnie Blair | United States | Speed skating |
| 1995 | Bonnie Blair | United States | Speed skating |
| 1996 | Amy Van Dyken | United States | Swimming |
| 1997 | Gail Devers | United States | Track and field |
| 1998 | Michelle Kwan | United States | Figure skating |
| 1999 | Juli Inkster | United States | Golf |
| 2000 | Jenny Thompson | United States | Swimming |
| 2001 | Stacy Dragila | United States | Pole vault |
| 2002 | Sarah Hughes | United States | Figure skating |
| 2003 | Natalie Coughlin | United States | Swimming |
| 2004 | Annika Sörenstam |  Sweden | Golf |
| 2005 | Erin Popovich | United States | Paralympic swimming |
| 2006 | Melanie Troxel | United States | Funny car race |
| 2007 | Lorena Ochoa |  Mexico | Golf |
| 2008 | Nastia Liukin | United States | Artistic gymnastics |
| 2009 | Courtney Kupets | United States | Gymnastic |
| 2010 | Kim Yuna |  South Korea | Figure skating |
| 2011 | Yani Tseng |  Taiwan | Golf |
| 2012 | Gabrielle Douglas | United States | Artistic gymnastics |
Team Sport Winner
Sue Bird, on offense
| Year | Winner | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sheryl Swoopes | Basketball |
| 1994 | Lisa Fernandez | Softball |
| 1995 | Rebecca Lobo | Basketball |
| 1996 | Teresa Edwards | Basketball |
| 1997 | Mia Hamm | Soccer |
| 1998 | Cynthia Cooper | Basketball |
| 1999 | Mia Hamm | Soccer |
| 2000 | Serena Williams & Venus Williams | Tennis |
| 2001 | Lisa Leslie | Basketball |
| 2002 | Sue Bird | Basketball |
| 2003 | Lisa Leslie | Basketball |
| 2004 | Misty May-Treanor & Kerri Walsh | Volleyball |
| 2005 | Cat Osterman | Softball |
| 2006 | Misty May-Treanor & Kerri Walsh | Volleyball |
| 2007 | Monica Abbott | Softball |
| 2008 | Jessica Mendoza | Softball |
| 2009 | Jessie Vetter | Hockey |
| 2010 | Katie O'Donnell | Field hockey |
| 2011 | Abby Wambach | Soccer |
| 2012 | Alex Morgan | 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 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sportswoman of the Year Award". Women's Sports Foundation. August 1, 2010. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
- ↑ "2012 Annual Salute to Women in Sports". Women's Sports Foundation. Retrieved May 2, 2013.