2021 MVP Sponsors
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2021 National STUDENT-Athlete Day Giant Steps Honorees

Giant Steps Honorees are a diverse group of individuals who have shown courage, heroism,
​triumph in the face of adversity, and community activism through the power of sport.

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2021 Giant Steps Honorees


Courageous Student-Athletes • Male
​•Paul Scott and Rebel Hays

Courageous Student-Athletes • Female
•Gia Hodges, University of Tennessee


Barrier Breaker
•Chris Nikic, Ironman


Civic Leader
•Renee Hess, Founder, Black Girl Hockey Club


Coaches
•Stephanie Marquardt, Chicago Westside Police and Youth Sports


President's Award for Social Advocacy
•Women's National Basketball Association