Billie Jean King and the Women’s Sports Foundation invite you to join us for the biggest night in women’s sports! We will bring together girls, athletes, coaches, sports influencers and celebrities for a special in-person and broadcast event to celebrate the power of sport.

The event proceeds help strengthen and expand participation and leadership opportunities for girls and women.

As our guest, your health and safety are our first priority. Please review our COVID-19 event safety protocol >>

In-person: At the New-York Historical Society
6PM ET | Hosted by Katrina Adams. Cocktail dinner reception with champion athletes, nationally broadcast awards show screening, and dessert afterglow

Virtually: Nationally broadcast awards show, hosted by Jessica Mendoza
8PM ET | Airing on Yahoo Sports. Mark your calendars!

In 2021, WE ARE THRILLED TO HONOR:

Wilma Rudolph Courage Award
Naomi Osaka, four-time Grand Slam Champion

Billie Jean King Leadership Award
Kim Ng, General Manager, Miami Marlins

Champion for Equality Award
Larry Scott, former Commissioner, Pac 12; former Chairman & CEO, WTA Tour

Sportswoman of the Year Award, Individual Sport | to be announced
Sportswoman of the Year Award, Team Sport | to be announced

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Learn more about the awards presented at the Annual Salute to Women in Sports

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Your contribution helps girls and women reach their potential in sport, and life. Learn about our programs.

Our Community Impact

Benefit Levels

WSF is delighted to offer two ways to participate in the 2021 Annual Salute to Women in Sports: in person, at the spectacular New-York Historical Society, or virtually, through a national broadcast. Reserve your place now to join us in New York, as space is limited! 

Proceeds from the Annual Salute support WSF programs and advocacy dedicated to strengthening and expanding access to sport for all girls and women.

As our guests, healthy and safety are our first priority. Please review our COVID-19 event safety protocol >>


Select a benefit level here

Benefit Levels

$75,000 Benefit Vice Chair
  • Invitations for 10 guests to cocktail dinner reception, awards show screening, special live programming, and dessert afterglow
  • Premium reserved seating for guests at awards show screening
  • Prominent recognition as Benefit Vice Chair on invitation, website and dinner program
  • Recognition from podium at live event and in taped awards show broadcast
  • Billie Jean King’s new memoir individually signed and personalized by Ms. King for each of your guests
$50,000 Legend Supporter
  • Invitations for 8 guests to cocktail dinner reception, awards show screening, special live programming, and dessert afterglow
  • Prime seating for guests at awards show screening
  • Prominent recognition as Legend Supporter on invitation, website and dinner program
$25,000 Champion Supporter
  • Invitations for 6 guests to cocktail dinner reception, awards show screening, special live programming, and dessert afterglow
  • Select seating for guests at awards show screening
  • Recognition as Champion Supporter on invitation, website and program
$15,000 Elite Supporter (Limited availability)
  • Invitations for 4 guests to cocktail dinner reception, awards show screening, special live programming, and dessert afterglow
  • General seating for guests at awards show screening
  • Recognition as Elite Supporter on invitation, website and program
$2,500 Ace Ticket (Limited availability)
  • Invitation for one guest to cocktail dinner reception, awards show screening, special live programming, and dessert afterglow
  • Recognition on invitation, website and program
  • Limited to two tickets per order
VIRTUAL: $10,000 Supporter
  • Curated gourmet box (each serves 2) delivered to you and 4 guests to enjoy, at home, during the broadcast
  • Recognition on invitation, website and program
VIRTUAL: $1,000 Friend
  • Curated gourmet box (serves 2) delivered to your home or office to enjoy during the broadcast
  • Recognition on website and program

All supporters at these benefit levels will be recognized via WSF social media channels.

The non-deductible portion of each level is $145/guest.

For more information, email Cheryl Bliss: CBliss@WomensSportsFoundation.org

Select a benefit level here

Make a Donation

If you cannot join us for the Annual Salute but still wish to support the WSF’s critical advocacy, research and community impact programs, consider a making a donation today. Use the link below and see the impact of your support on keeping girls and women in the game.

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