Feb 13, 2025
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ORLANDO, Fla. (February 13, 2025) – Thirty-nine (39) athletes, each at the top of their respective sports, have been chosen as semi-finalists for the 95th AAU James E. Sullivan Award. Premier collegiate athletes, Olympic champions, and paralympic stars highlight this year’s class of incredible semi-finalists. The full list of semi-finalists can be found at the end of the page.
Since 1930, the AAU James E. Sullivan Award has been presented to the most exceptional athlete at the collegiate, Olympic, or other similarly elite level in the United States. As well as honoring athletic excellence, the AAU Sullivan award also recognizes the chosen athlete’s character and honors their quality of leadership, citizenship, and sportsmanship.
The one-week voting period to determine the finalists will open to the public on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 and will close on February 25, 2025.
“We have an incredible group of athletes for this year’s AAU Sullivan Award,” said Jo Mirza, AAU President. “We’re proud of these athletes for both excelling in their sport as well as being leaders in their communities.”
The winner of the 95th AAU Sullivan Award will be announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the New York Athletic Club.
The winner will join a renowned list of recipients. Last year, Caitlin Clark became the first two-time winner of the award. This year, a new name will join the list of historic winners. Other prior winners include Michael Phelps, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Michelle Kwan, Peyton Manning, Simone Biles, Carl Lewis, and Carissa Moore.
This year’s group of semi-finalists, each nominated by their school, national governing body, or other representatives, includes:
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The AAU was founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in amateur sports. During its early years, the AAU served as a leader in international sport representing the U.S. in the international sports federations. The AAU worked closely with the Olympic movement to prepare athletes for the Olympic Games. After the Amateur Sports Act of 1978, the AAU has focused its efforts into providing sports programs for all participants of all ages beginning at the grass roots level. The philosophy of "Sports for All, Forever," is shared by nearly 800,000 participants and over 150,000 volunteers.
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