Nationally Recognized Programming
Game On! is so proud of the impact we have had with our programming since 2007. We have been honored with the nation-wide awards listed below:
2013 espnW/Toyota Everyday Hero Award
espnW and Toyota presented Game On! founder Barb Lazarus with the inaugural Everyday Hero Award at the 2013 espnW Summit. This national honor recognized Barb for her monumental impact on girls through sports, bringing young girls into the game and keeping them there
for life.
for life.
2018 U.S. Olympic Committee Rings of Gold Award
This
award recognizes Game On! for its dedication to “helping children develop their Olympic or Paralympic dreams and reach their highest athletic and personal potential.” More specifically, the award honors Game On! for “nurturing and developing the Olympic and
Paralympic dreams and goals of children, teaching America’s youth valuable life skills and making a positive impact” in the communities served.
award recognizes Game On! for its dedication to “helping children develop their Olympic or Paralympic dreams and reach their highest athletic and personal potential.” More specifically, the award honors Game On! for “nurturing and developing the Olympic and
Paralympic dreams and goals of children, teaching America’s youth valuable life skills and making a positive impact” in the communities served.
2019 President’s Council of Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Community Leadership Award
Founder and co-owner Barb Lazarus and the Game On! team were honored with the 2019 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Community Leadership Award. The award is given annually to individuals or organizations around the country that provide or enhance
opportunities to engage in sports, physical activity, fitness, or nutrition-related programs within a community.
opportunities to engage in sports, physical activity, fitness, or nutrition-related programs within a community.
Additional Honors
March 8, 2022 – Founder Barb was honored to serve on a panel with soccer legend Brandi Chastain organized by the San Francisco 49ers football team in celebration of International Women’s Day
April 2016 – Founder Barb was honored to serve on a panel discussing our cause – empowering young girls through sport during the espnW Chicago summit.