DALLAS and BALTIMORE, March 24,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BSN SPORTS, the nation's largest direct
marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league
markets and a division of Varsity Brands, in partnership with Under
Armour® (NYSE: UA, UAA), today jointly announced
recipients of the inaugural Women of Will ("WOW") Hall of Fame
Awards. The first exclusive women's high school sports sponsorship
program of its kind, BSN SPORTS and Under Armour®
launched WOW to support coaches and athletic departments across the
country in their efforts to empower and encourage the next class of
game-changing female athletes. The Hall of Fame Award,
initially established in 2019, recognizes the top 5 Athletic
Directors based on their commitment to the WOW mission and overall
ability to empower female athletes and teams on their school
campus.
This year's winners include the following high school Athletic
Directors and WOW Program Partners:
- Gerald McGregory: Brown Deer
High School, WI
- Joe Martin: Springville High
School, IA
- Mario Silva: John F. Kennedy
High School, IL
- Nick Canzone: Segerstrom High School, CA
- Todd Fuhrmann: Indian River High
School, DE
Terry Babilla, President of BSN
SPORTS, commented, "The Women of Will Program recognizes the
determination and ambition that female athletes bring to the
playing field every day as they set new standards and blaze paths
for women's athletic programs. In support of these powerful
young women, we are thrilled to recognize these five Athletic
Directors and Coaches from across the country who represent the
'best of' the WOW program. As champions uplifting and inspiring the
next generation of women, we are honored to support them and their
programs and look forward to another year successful year of
expanding opportunities for WOW partners."
Hayley Gillmore, manager for
Women's Sports Team for Under Armour, added, "Under Armour is
honored to welcome our 2020-2021 class of Athletic Directors and
Coaches to the Women of Will Hall of Fame. The energy,
commitment and passion they bring to their work unquestionably
advance female athletics, and we are grateful for their commitment
and support of this incredible program. These leaders are true
ambassadors of the Under Armour brand, and we welcome them as
extensions of this program who exemplify our brand purpose of
empowering those who strive for more."
Among other benefits, the Women of Will program offers exclusive
pricing and access to Under Armour team apparel and gear along with
tools and content specifically curated for the female athlete,
which has helped the program grow to 240 partners nationwide – 40
of which have joined the WOW family in the first months of
2021.
In addition to the Hall of Fame Awards, the Women of Will
Graduation Awards recognize one female athlete from every WOW
partner at the end of the school year. The athlete is nominated by
their Athletic Director and Coaches based on athletic ability, as
well as commitment to academic excellence, sportsmanship,
leadership on and off the court/field, and commitment to serving
her community. To nominate an athlete for the Graduation Award,
please visit: https://www.bsnsports.com/ib/wowaward.
To learn more about the contributions of this year's recipients
of the Women of Will Hall of Fame Awards, or to explore your
school's direct participation in the program's many benefits, visit
[https://blog.bsnsports.com/bsn-story/hall-of-fame-2021-award-winners]
or reach out to your local BSN SPORTS Sales Professional.
About BSN SPORTS
Dallas-based BSN SPORTS is the
leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods
apparel and equipment. A division of Varsity Brands, BSN SPORTS
markets and distributes its products to over 100,000 institutional
and team sports customers in colleges and universities, middle and
high schools, and recreational programs throughout the United States via catalog, e-commerce, and
direct sales. Focused on providing game changing solutions through
local partnerships, multi-brand selection and one-stop shopping for
equipment and uniforms, BSN SPORTS' more than 2,000 employees have
been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972. For
more information about BSN SPORTS please visit
www.bsnsports.com.
About Varsity Brands
With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable
experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student
experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement
through three unique but interrelated businesses: Herff Jones, a Varsity Achievement Brand; BSN
SPORTS, a Varsity Sport Brand; and Varsity Spirit. Together, these
assets promote personal, school and community pride through their
customizable products and programs to elementary and middle
schools, high schools, and colleges and universities, as well as
church organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams and
corporations. Through its 8,200 dedicated employees and independent
representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and
institutional customers each year via catalog, telesales, ecommerce
sites and direct sales channels.
About Under Armour
Under Armour, Inc., headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is a leading inventor,
marketer and distributor of branded athletic performance apparel,
footwear and accessories. Powered by one of the world's largest
digitally connected fitness and wellness communities, Under
Armour's innovative products and experiences are designed to help
advance human performance, making all athletes better. For further
information, please visit https://about.underarmour.com.
Media Contact :
Jonathan
Morgan
Perry Street Communications
jmorgan@perryst.com
14-965-9955
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