Women Raise the Game Honors Powerhouse Women in Sports During the Big Game Weekend

Michael Strahan, Tremendous Bowl Champion, Presents Girls of the Yr Award to Constance Schwartz-Morini, CEO of SMAC Leisure.

Girls Elevate the Sport (WRTG), a multimedia artistic and group platform powered by The 360 Company, hosted “Champions,” an intimate brunch the weekend of the Tremendous Bowl at Le Meridien Lodge in New Orleans on Friday, February seventh. The invitation-only occasion was an inspiring day of dialog and group with ladies on the high of their sport in sports activities and people striving to get there.

Girls Elevate the Sport’s mission is to assist, elevate, and have fun new mainstream ladies. The occasion opened with remarks from the MC, Holly Robinson Peete — philanthropist, actress, and spouse of California Sports activities Corridor of Famer Rodney Peete. It additionally included introductions from WRTG Founders Tish Galindo and Tamala Barksdale.

The Champions expertise honored a number of ladies with awards for his or her contributions to the sports activities business, together with Ashley Smith, Visionary of the Yr; Sabrina Greenlee, Advocate of the Yr; and Constance Schwartz-Morini, Lady of the Yr. 

The Lady of the Yr award was launched by final yr’s honoree, Zaileen Janmohamed (Bay Space Host Committee), who shared just a few phrases about what the dignity had meant to her and the way Santa Clara seems ahead to internet hosting the Tremendous Bowl in 2026, earlier than introducing particular visitor Michael Strahan. Strahan, who’s enterprise companions with Constance Schwartz-Morinin at SMAC Leisure, then took the stage to share his phrases of inspiration and gratitude for her contributions to sports activities earlier than presenting her with the award.

“I’m extremely honored to be acknowledged as Lady of the Yr by Girls Elevate The Sport. The mission resonates deeply with my very own journey. All through my profession, I’ve discovered that success isn’t achieved alone — it’s constructed by way of significant connections, shared alternatives, and a dedication to collaboration. WRTG is creating an area the place bold ladies can join, assist each other, and switch their boldest ambitions into actuality. I’m proud to be a part of a group that values the ability of relationships and collective success,” stated Constance Schwartz-Morini, SMAC Leisure.

The brunch additionally included a fireplace chat which featured moderator Kamal Bhandal, who leads World Model, Client & Americas Advertising and marketing for the Invisalign model at Align Know-how, highlighting panelist Diana Flores, Captain and Quarterback of Mexico’s World Champion Nationwide Flag Soccer staff and World Ambassador for the NFL and IFAF.

As well as, the occasion featured a panel, “No Limits, Increasing the Alternatives,” moderated by WRTG Founder Tish Galindo. It included Marissa Solis, SVP World Model & Client Advertising and marketing (NFL), and Talia Thompson, Filmmaker (Pacific Roots: Our Soccer Legacy).

The “Enterprise of Sports activities” panel was moderated by WRTG Founder Tamala Barksdale and included Sarah Bishop, Vice President, World Model and Client Advertising and marketing (NFL); Jennifer King, Assistant RB Coach at Chicago Bears (NFL); and Christina Chang, Associate at Nixon Peabody, Leisure and Sports activities & Stadiums division. 

Each panels allowed individuals to share their private profession journeys and recommendation with attendees, in addition to the decision to motion to “ship the elevator down” to uplift the following era of feminine leaders in sports activities. 

“In partnership with the NFL, it’s our honor to host the Girls Elevate the Sport Tremendous Bowl occasion for the second yr. It’s so necessary to have fun and join ladies in sports activities. This occasion shines a highlight on the contributions of ladies off the sphere throughout Huge Sport Weekend,” stated Tish Galindo, Founding father of Girls Elevate the Sport.

The afternoon was stuffed with inspiring conversations and leisure offered by DJ Iesha Irene and the Second Line Brass Band of New Orleans. The occasion was supported by companions that embrace The NFL, Nixon Peabody, SMAC Leisure, Invisalign, and media companions Yahoo! and Fierce by NGL Mitú.

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