Sportswoman of the Year Award


The Sportswoman of the Year Award is given by the Women's Sports Foundation every year. This foundation recognizes both an individual and a team Sportswoman on their performance over a 12-month period. This award is given based on their new records and their world championships won.
The following table reflects past winners of the Sportswoman of the Year Award in individual and team sports.
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Amateur Winner

YearWinner
1980Mary Decker
1981Tracy Caulkins
1982Mary Decker
1983Mary Decker
1984Mary Lou Retton
1984Joan Benoit
1985Michele Mitchell
1986Debi Thomas
1987Jackie Joyner-Kersee
1988Jackie Joyner-Kersee
1989Janet Evans
1990Lori Norwood
1991Jean Driscoll
1992Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Professional Winner

YearWinner
1980Tracy Austin
1981Chris Evert
1982Martina Navratilova
1983Martina Navratilova
1984Martina Navratilova
1985Libby Riddles
1986Lynette Woodard
1987Susan Butcher
1988Susan Butcher
1989Steffi Graf
1990Paula Newby-Fraser
1991Meg Mallon
1992Pat Bradley