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Play for Good Gala 2025 is Coming.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for an evening to celebrate, recognize and appreciate the power of the athletic spirit in making the world a better place.
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Moments That Moved Us
See How We Played For Good Over the Years
Over the years, the Play for Good Gala has become a powerful tradition—bringing together athletes, supporters, and partners for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and impact. Each year, we gather to honor the spirit of service and the collective power of the AFH community.
Celebrating Legacy Off The Field
Play for Good Awards
We honor remarkable individuals who transcend their professional and sport accomplishments by dedicating their time and resources to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Mia Hamm
Soccer icon and AFH Founding Athlete
Mia Hamm Founders Award Honoree 2023
The Mia Hamm Founders Award honors an elite athlete who embodies Mia’s commitment to utilizing a global platform to help others in need in the U.S. and beyond.
Vernon Davis
NFL legend, entrepreneur, and multi-faceted entertainer
Community Hero Award Honoree 2023
Watch what previous AFH Community Hero Award recipients Stephen Curry and Katie Ledecky had to say about Vernon here.
George Cohen
Sports icon and AFH Founding Board Member
Lifetime Hero Award Honoree 2023
The Lifetime Hero Award honors an accomplished professional with ties to sports who has dedicated their career and personal philanthropic work to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Mia Hamm Founders Award Honoree 2024
The Mia Hamm Founders Award honors an elite athlete who embodies Mia’s commitment to utilizing a global platform to help others in need in the U.S. and beyond.
Michelle Freeman
Gordon & Llura Gund Lifetime Hero Award Honoree 2024
The Gordon & Llura Gund Lifetime Hero Award honors an accomplished professional with ties to sports who has dedicated their career and personal philanthropic work to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Elena Delle Donne
Community Hero Award Honoree 2024
The Community Hero Award recognizes an elite athlete who has demonstrated a commitment to giving back to underserved populations and/or causes in the greater Washington, D.C. region.
Deloitte
Corporate Community Impact Award Honoree 2024
The Corporate Community Impact Award recognizes a corporation that is making a profound impact in the areas of mental health, wellness, and/or youth development that help to uplift the athletic community and the broader community at large.
“It’s important to giveback, and inspire others to be a positive force in the world.” -Katie Ledecky
10X Olympic Champion and AFH Athlete Leadership Council Member Katie Ledecky was recognized as the 2022 AFH Community Hero! Watch her acceptance speech and hear what Stephen Curry had to say about her.
Gala Panel: Women In Sports Fireside Chat
During the reception, Lara Abrash, Chair of Deloitte, US moderated a fireside chat featuring our honorees Michelle Freeman, Elena Delle Donne, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee as well as special guest, Mia Hamm. Attendees were able to witness an incredible discussion on the rise of women’s sports and how these athletes are transforming their communities. Stay tuned for video footage of the entire conversation!
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
Meet Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, Olympic gold medalist, sports industry leader, and the 2023 Play for Good Gala emcee. As a passionate advocate for empowering athletes and communities, Benita brought a wealth of experience and energy to our event.
Celebrating the Impact
Singing, dancing and creating change. See the highlights of the night!
Experience our Play for Good Gala through the photo gallery here.
