Join us for an Evening of Honoring Changemakers in Sport

The Power of Sport Gala is a decades-long tradition of honoring athletes, coaches and leaders who have used the platform of sport to improve the world! Former honorees include: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robin Roberts, Allyson Felix, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Danny Wuerffel, Carmelo Anthony, Jordyn Wieber, Jackie Robinson, and many others! 

This year will have a sneaker ball theme. Think black tie attire with sneakers, yes sneakers!  Ditch your formal shoes and make a fashion statement with your sneaker game. We are also asking everyone to bring a pair of sneakers to donate.

Join us for an inspiring evening where we celebrate the power of sport and work together to build a safer and more equitable world!

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6 PM 
Canvas Event Venue, 1401 Florida Mall Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
Formal Attire with Sneakers

For sponsorship information or event inquiries, please contact Whitney Tarver. 

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A Look Back - Power of Sport Gala 2023

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2017 Hall of Fame Inductee - Robin Roberts

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Emcee (and eventual 2023 Power of Sport honoree), Jemele Hill inducted television broadcaster Robin Roberts into the Institute's Hall of Fame at the 2017 Power of Sport Gala (formerly the Giant Steps Awards).

2018 Hall of Fame Inductee - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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2001 DeVos Community Enrichment Award recipient, Grant Hill, inducted Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, into the Institute's Hall of Fame at the 2018 Power of Sport Gala (formerly the Giant Steps Awards).

2024 Power of Sport Honorees

 

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About the Institute for Sport and Social Justice

We believe sport is a universal language that unites people across borders, fostering understanding and cooperation. Through dynamic educational delivery, knowledge creation, and community building, we equip and empower individuals in sport to be leaders of change for their communities and the world at large.

A 501(c)(3) organization founded by human rights activist Dr. Richard Lapchick in 1985, we are a group of former athletes, scholars and content experts who continue his fight for social change.

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