Nova Southeastern University Athletics

National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated in all 50 states with community-based events, award ceremonies, and activities honoring the achievements and encouraging participation of girls and women in sports.

NGWSD began in 1987 as a day to remember Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman for her athletic achievements and her work to assure equality for women's sports. Hyman died of Marfan's Syndrome in 1986 while competing in a volleyball tournament in Japan. Since that time, NGWSD has evolved into a day to acknowledge the past and recognize current sports achievements, the positive influence of sports participation, and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports.

As part of this commemorative day, NSU honors a guest speaker for their accomplishments and commitment to women in sports with the Pioneer Award. In addition, the Flo Hyman award is awarded to a female NSU student-athlete. Below is a full list of NGWSD award winners at NSU.

2017 Pioneer Award Winner
Anucha Browne
NCAA Vice President of Women's Basketball Championships

2017 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Hannah DiLorenzo
Women's Rowing

2016 Pioneer Award Winner
Jacqie McWilliams
Commissioner of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

2016 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Alexis Murphy
Basketball

2015 Pioneer Award Winner
Kathy DeBoer
Executive Director of the AVCA

2015 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Haley McKissack
Rowing

2014 Pioneer Award Winner
Delise S. O'Meally
NCAA Director of Governance and International Affairs

2014 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Kamryn Blackwood
Tennis

2013 Pioneer Award Winner
Judy Sweet
First Female NCAA President

2013 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Lauren Boudreau
Rowing

2012 Pioneer Award Winner
Christine Brennan
USA Today Columnist, ABC News & ESPN Commentator

2012 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Sara DeMuth
Softball

2011 Pioneer Award Winner
Dana Jacobson
ESPN Commentator

2011 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Rachel Woodson
Volleyball

2010 Pioneer Award Winner
Dr. Jean Cerra
Athletic Director, NACWAA, NCAA

2010 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Ashley Lofria
Rowing

2009 Pioneer Award Winner
Rosie Stallman
Entrepreneur, Coach, Administrator

2009 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Andrea Maldonado
Golf

2008 Pioneer Award Winner
Geriann Meandro
Coach, Entrepreneur, Medical Professional

2008 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Elizabeth Bond
Golf

2007 Pioneer Award Winner
Lesley Visser
CBS Sports

2007 Flo Hyman Award Winners (tie)
Mechelle Jones - Women's Basketball
Nicole Felluca - Rowing

2006 Pioneer Award Winner
Nancy Olson
Florida Marlins, Athletic Director

2006 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Danielle Garcia
Rowing

2005 Pioneer Award Winner
Ann Marshall
Olympic Swimmer

2005 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Taylor Liput
Rowing

2004 Pioneer Award Winner
Louise Crocco
Athletic Director, Coach

2004 Flo Hyman Award Winner
Selena Auguste
Women's Basketball