Additional Honorees Include Harpreet Basran and Amanda Chin
Sports Anchor Elle Duncan to Host Annual Sports Awards Event on February 4, 2026, in San Francisco Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports
The 7th Annual Sports Power Brunch: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports™ announced today that the 2026 event will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Additionally, the full lineup of distinguished women in sports who are being honored at the event was revealed including Sports Emmy Award-winning Host and Broadcaster, Maria Taylor; the National Football League’s Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Consumer Marketing, Marissa Solis; Head Coach of the Las Vegas Aces, Becky Hammon; Commissioner of Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), Kim Ng; San Francisco 49ers Chief People Officer, Harpreet Basran; and Golden State Warriors Senior Vice President of Marketing, Amanda Chin.
Hosted by Elle Duncan, ESPN’s SportsCenter anchor, the event will celebrate women who continue to break barriers and lead with vision, purpose, and power. The Purple Carpet will be hosted by Monica McNutt, ESPN reporter, host, and basketball analyst, setting the tone for an inspiring and empowering day.
“As I embark upon our 7th Annual Sports Power Brunch, I’m reminded of why this event was created, to honor excellence, amplify impact, and pour into those who are shaping the future of sports,” said LaTonya Story, Creator of The Sports Power Brunch and CEO of LPS Consulting PR. “Seeing past honorees continue to break barriers and attendees walk away motivated to pursue their purpose is one of the greatest rewards of this journey. For me, The Sports Power Brunch is more than an event; it’s a legacy of empowerment, a testament to the importance of recognizing our leaders, and a personal reminder that when we create space for others to shine, we all rise.”
This year’s theme, Power Shift: Women’s Economic Impact on Sports, will highlight the transformative influence of women across all sectors of the sports industry, from leadership and ownership to media, marketing, and innovation. The highly anticipated event will feature dynamic panel discussions, brand activations, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and connect trailblazing women who are redefining the business of sports.
Created by veteran sports communications and marketing entrepreneur, LaTonya Story, the highly anticipated sports awards event will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco during Super Bowl week. The fun-filled day of empowerment and inspiration includes brand activations and networking with leading women in sports.
Major brand partners for The Sports Power Brunch™ include Diamond Sponsor, ESPN Films; Luxury Automotive Sponsor, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche); Platinum Sponsors, Prime Video and the National Football League; Official Airline Partner and Purple Carpet Sponsor, Delta Air Lines and Gold Sponsor, Fanatics.
The 2026 Sports Power Brunch™ Honorees:
- Excellence in Media Award presented by Porsche, Maria Taylor, Sports Emmy Award-winning Host and Broadcaster
- Spotlight Award presented by Prime Video, Marissa Solis, Sr. Vice President – Global Brand and Consumer Marketing, National Football League
- Impact Award presented by ESPN Films, Becky Hammon, Head Coach of the Las Vegas Aces
- Trailblazer Award presented by the NFL, Kim Ng, Commissioner, Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
- Pinnacle Award, presented by LPS Consulting PR, Harpreet Basran, Chief People Officer, San Francisco 49ers
- Leadership Award presented by the Sterling Legacy Fund, Amanda Chin, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Golden State Warriors
Partial proceeds from the event will benefit the Sterling Legacy Fund in honor of LaTonya Story’s son, Sterling, who passed away from cancer in 2019 at the age of 30 years old.
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About The Sports Power Brunch: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports™
The Sports Power Brunch: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports™ is a premier annual event founded by award-winning brand strategist and PR veteran LaTonya Story, dedicated to honoring the achievements of trailblazing women who are transforming the sports industry. Held during one of the biggest weeks in sports—Super Bowl Week—this inclusive gathering brings together leaders, executives, athletes, influencers, and media for a day of recognition, inspiration, and empowerment.
About Sterling Legacy Fund
The Sterling Legacy Fund’s mission is to empower individuals in underrepresented communities by providing access to educational resources and mentorship, recreational facilities and programming, and early detection healthcare screenings.
To learn more and to donate, visit: http://SterlingLegacyFund.org.
The Sterling Legacy Fund is a fiscally sponsored program of Athletes Charitable, a division of United Charitable, a registered 501(c)(3).
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"The Sports Power Brunch is more than an event; it’s a legacy of empowerment," - LaTonya Story, Creator, The Sports Power Brunch
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