Maria Taylor, Becky Hammon, and Kim Ng Among Trailblazers Honored at the 2026 Sports Power Brunch
SPORTS
The 7th Annual "Sports Power Brunch" announces 2026 honorees including Maria Taylor, Marissa Solis, Becky Hammon, Kim Ng, and more.
As women continue to redefine the economics, culture, and leadership of the sports world, their impact will be celebrated during the most anticipated week in professional athletics. The 7th Annual Sports Power Brunch: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports™ today announced the prestigious lineup of 2026 honorees, an event designed to amplify the careers of trailblazing women across all sectors of the industry.
The event, which will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, during Super Bowl week at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, is created by veteran sports communications and marketing entrepreneur LaTonya Story.
Honoring the Leaders of the "Power Shift"
This year’s theme, "Power Shift: Women's Economic Impact on Sports," will highlight the transformative influence of women from the locker room to the boardroom.
The 2026 Sports Power Brunch will be hosted by ESPN’s SportsCenter anchor, Elle Duncan, and the list of distinguished honorees includes:
Maria Taylor (Sports Emmy Award-winning Host and Broadcaster) – Excellence in Media Award presented by Porsche
Becky Hammon (Head Coach of the Las Vegas Aces) – Impact Award presented by ESPN Films
Kim Ng (Commissioner of Athletes Unlimited Softball League) – Trailblazer Award presented by the NFL
Marissa Solis (NFL Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Consumer Marketing) – Spotlight Award presented by Prime Video
Harpreet Basran (San Francisco 49ers Chief People Officer) – Pinnacle Award presented by LPS Consulting PR
Amanda Chin (Golden State Warriors Senior Vice President of Marketing) – Leadership Award presented by the Sterling Legacy Fund
Legacy and Empowerment
The event, which features dynamic panel discussions and networking opportunities, is rooted in a mission to foster a legacy of empowerment.
“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,” said LaTonya Story, Creator of the event.
The event is supported by major brand partners, including Diamond Sponsor ESPN Films, Luxury Automotive Sponsor Porsche Cars North America, and Platinum Sponsors Prime Video and the National Football League.
Partial proceeds from the event benefit the Sterling Legacy Fund, which works to empower individuals in underrepresented communities through access to educational resources, recreational programming, and healthcare screenings.