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KANSAS CITY, MO (October 5, 2026) – WIN for KC, Kansas City’s local nonprofit working to empower women and girls through sports, announced Misty May-Treanor as the featured guest of the 2027 Women’s Sports Awards presented by Burns & McDonnell. The annual awards program is WIN for KC’s biggest fundraiser and largest luncheon in the country celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Tickets are now available for purchase here.
Misty May-Treanor is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of beach volleyball. Alongside her longtime partner Kerri Walsh Jennings, May-Treanor captured three consecutive Olympic gold medals at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, cementing her legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats. A member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame, she has continued to inspire athletes and audiences through her leadership, mentorship and commitment to advancing opportunities for women in sports.
“As we celebrate the incredible girls and women who are making an impact through sports in Kansas City, it’s an honor to welcome Misty May-Treanor, one of the best volleyball players in history, to the 2027 Women’s Sports Awards,” said Taylor Banks, Director of WIN for KC. “Her presence reflects the caliber of athletes and leaders we’re celebrating and the incredible momentum behind women’s sports in our community. With volleyball continuing to grow across Kansas City and more opportunities emerging for women and girls in sports, this event is a chance to recognize how far we’ve come, and inspire where we’re going next.”
The 2026 Women’s Sports Awards presented by Burns and McDonnell will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2027. The event features six awards honoring and celebrating women and girls throughout the Kansas City area making a difference through sports and fitness. Sponsorship inquires can be directed to Dave Borchardt, and additional information about the Women’s Sports Awards and WIN for KC can be found here.
About WIN for KC
The Women’s Intersport Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC), was established in 1994 under the umbrella of the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission, with the mission to ignite girls and women through advocating and promoting the lifetime value of sports and fitness, while providing opportunities for participation and leadership development. WIN is a volunteer, membership-driven organization that operates as a program of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. For more information, visit WINforKC.org. For the latest on WIN for KC news, follow on X, Facebook and Instagram.