Awards and Recognition

Hershey's Strive Award:  Amy Skeen, Girls in the Game Executive Director, wins Local Administrator of the Year".

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• Illinois State Treasurer Woman to Woman: Making a Difference Junior Trailblazer Award 2003
• Public Allies Tomorrow's Leaders Today Award 2002
• World of Difference-Anti-Defamation League 2002
• Gold Star Award-Population Connection 2002
• After School Action Program 2000
• Mercedes Benz Mentor of the Year 2000
• Juvenile Protection Agency Hero Award 2000
• Girl Scouts Community Partner 1999
• Teen Reach 1999
• Sporting Goods Association Non Profit Business Woman of the Year 1999

The following organizations have recognized GIG for excellence:

• Conde Nast Sports Magazine
• Mayors Office of Special Events
• Nike
• Windy City Sports Magazine
• Women's Sports Foundation