LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 17: A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces poses as she rides on top of a bus during the Las Vegas Aces WNBA championship victory parade and rally on Las Vegas Boulevard on October 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury on October 10 in Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals to win the title. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Girls Leadership, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls and gender-expansive youth, has announced that WNBA champion and MVP A’ja Wilson will be honored at the Power of Voice Celebration on Nov. 18 in New York City.
The event, taking place at Tribeca 360, will also recognize Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, CEO and Founder of Next 3 and Governor of Gotham FC, and Kimberly Davis, President of the NHL Foundation.
These honorees are celebrated for their contributions to equity, inclusion, and community impact through sports and leadership.
Simone Marean, Co-CEO and Founder of Girls Leadership, expressed excitement about Wilson’s participation, stating, “A’ja shows girls everywhere that leadership is built by staying true to yourself, committed to your team, and persistent in your commitment to excellence.”
Wilson, known for her advocacy in mental health, educational equity, and social justice, is praised for inspiring girls and women to own their power and voice.
The event will focus on the impact of girls and women in sports, highlighting how sports foster confidence, connection, and leadership.
Attendees will hear inspiring conversations with the honorees, who will thank individuals who helped them find their voice.
For more information, visit Girls Leadership’s website.
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