Billie Jean King Contribution Award

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The Billie Jean King Contribution Award is presented to an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the development and advancement of women’s sports in general and to the Women’s Sports Foundation specifically and/or who has, through personal achievements or influence, inspired girls and women to become more responsible in their own health through sport, fitness or physical activity.

The award is earned by the demonstration of a continuing, lasting commitment and dedication to the growth of sports, fitness and physical activity for women and girls. The award, given since 1980, is presented each year at the Annual Salute to Women in Sports.

Past Winners Include:

Visa		2011
Launny Steffens		2010
The Gatorade Company		2009
Sony Ericsson WTA Tour		2008
Michelle Kwan		2007
Dr. Dorothy Gulbenkian Blaney		2006
(No Winner)		2005
Robin Roberts		2004
Nancy Lopez		2003
Joseph F. Cullman 3rd		2002
Ladies Professional Golf Association		2001
Charles M. Schulz		2000
Deborah Slaner Larkin		1999
Dr. Linda Bunker		1998
Dr. Alpha Alexander		1997
Dr. Anita DeFrantz		1996
Dr. Christine Grant		1995
Cappy Productions		1994
Judy Mahle Lutter		1993
The National Women’s Law Center		1992
Sara Lee Corporation Dr. Vivan Acosta & Dr. Linda Carpenter		1991