The Association for Women in Sports Media is accepting applications for its 2026-27 class of AWSM Champions. Selected Champions will be paired with a sports media veteran in their field for one year and receive exclusive invitations to AWSM Champions online workshops featuring industry veterans.

All professional AWSM members employed in sports media are eligible for AWSM Champions. Student members are not eligible. To apply, please fill out this application form by 11:59 p.m. PT on Sept. 30.

Members of the 2026-27 AWSM Champions class will be announced later this year. If you are interested in mentoring a future AWSM Champion, please contact board president Marisa Ingemi at awsmboard@gmail.com.