2023 Nationwide Community Impact Award
The Nationwide Community Impact Award is a season-long, civically-focused initiative that promotes community and local service projects chosen and led by each NWSL team. As part of the league-wide initiative, each team works with the league and Nationwide to select one season-long community partner. Each community organization will receive a grant to support its program and serve as the focus of a team-led service project, with a designated player ambassador to champion the effort.
At the end of the season, during the 2023 NWSL Championship weekend in November, one team-community partnership will be selected as the winner of the 2023 Nationwide Community Impact Award for their exemplary commitment off the field. The winning community partner will receive a $25,000 donation from Nationwide to further their organization’s efforts.
A full list of 2023 player ambassadors, community partners and appreciation nights can be found below. Previous winners include:
Make an impact! Cast your vote for the team you’d love to win this award during the month of October. Be sure to vote for your favorite team/community partner each day right here on NWSLSoccer.com. The team with the most votes at the end of the month will be announced as the official fan vote winner and will represent the fan vote as part of the overall voting process for the 2023 Nationwide Community Impact Award winner.
Player Ambassador | Team | Community Partner | Appreciation Night |
Ali Riley Watch the video | Angel City FC | Football for Her | September 21 |
Ella Stevens Watch the video | Chicago Red Stars | Urban Warriors | September 17 |
Diana Ordóñez Watch the video | Houston Dash | Kids' Meals Houston | August 26 |
Kristen Hamilton Watch the video | Kansas City Current | Variety KC | August 18 |
Abby Smith Watch the video | NJ/NY Gotham FC | Playworks | October 1 |
Brianna Pinto Watch the video | North Carolina Courage | Pinto Futbol Foundation | August 27 |
Phallon Tullis-Joyce Watch the video | Former OL Reign player | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | October 1 |
Anna Moorhouse Watch the video | Orlando Pride | Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando | August 20 |
Rocky Rodríguez Watch the video | Portland Thorns FC | SMART Reading | September 16 |
Jaelin Howell Watch the video | Racing Louisville FC | Down Syndrome of Louisville | September 15 |
Abby Dahlkemper Watch the video | San Diego Wave FC | The Animal Pad | September 3 |
Tara McKeown Watch the video | Washington Spirit | DC Scores | September 3 |