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2026 Lauren Holiday Impact Award nominees announced by NWSL
TL;DR
The NWSL has announced the nominees for the 2026 Lauren Holiday Impact Award, honoring players' contributions to their communities. This award, presented by Nationwide, was established in 2024 to recognize the legacy of Lauren Holiday.
Key points
- NWSL announced nominees for the 2026 Lauren Holiday Impact Award
- Award honors players' community contributions
- Presented by Nationwide
- Introduced in 2024
- Recognizes Lauren Holiday's legacy
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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 19: Sam Hiatt #16 of Portland Thorns FC accepts the Lauren Holiday Impact Award presented by Nationwide during the 2025 NWSL Awards Presented by AT&T at Montgomery Theater on November 19, 2025 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Elsa/NWSL via Getty Images) | NWSL via Getty Images
Today, the NWSL announced nominees from all 16 clubs for the 2026 Lauren Holiday Impact Award.
The prestigious honor is presented by Nationwide and was introduced in 2024 to honor the legend, two-time NWSL Champion and Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, and recipient of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian ESPY Award Lauren Holiday.
The award shines a spotlights on players devotion, commitment, and impact in service to their local communities.
The complete list of nominees and their chosen community partners can be found below:
- Angel City FC – Savy King (Savy King of Hearts)
- Bay FC – Hannah Bebar (Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative (BAWSI)
- Boston Legacy FC – Fauzia Najjemba (Soccer Without Borders Massachusetts)
- Chicago Stars FC – Katie Atkinson (Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital – Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders)
- Denver Summit FC – Carson Pickett (Hand Camp Colorado)
- Gotham FC – Tierna Davidson (Girls Leadership)
- Houston Dash – Kiki Van Zanten (Communities in Schools (CIS) of Houston)
- Kansas City Current – Izzy Rodriguez (EarlystART)
- North Carolina Courage – Cameron Brooks (The Bair Foundation)
- Orlando Pride – Zara Chavoshi (Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka)
- Portland Thorns FC – Bella Bixby (Friend of Trees)
- Racing Louisville FC – Jordyn Bloomer (Dare to Care)
Q&A
What is the Lauren Holiday Impact Award?
The Lauren Holiday Impact Award honors players' devotion and impact in their local communities, introduced by the NWSL in 2024.
Who are the nominees for the 2026 Lauren Holiday Impact Award?
Nominees for the 2026 Lauren Holiday Impact Award have been announced from all 16 NWSL clubs.
What achievements does Lauren Holiday have?
Lauren Holiday is a two-time NWSL Champion, Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, and a National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee.
When was the Lauren Holiday Impact Award first introduced?
The Lauren Holiday Impact Award was first introduced in 2024.
