2024 WLAG Gala
Wrestle Like A Girl to host its annual Glitter Into Gold Gala to celebrate the advancements of women's wrestling through WLAG programs, and gather and honor influential community leaders and businesses for their continued support and advocacy.
The event will be held at the timeless Mayflower Hotel on October 18 in Washington, D.C., to honor the historical achievements in women's wrestling over the past year.
2024 Wrestle Like A Girl Glitter Into Gold Gala
Champions Of Change
Celebrate the landmark achievements in women’s wrestling over the last year through Wrestle Like A Girl programs, including:
Women’s wrestling being recommended for NCAA Championship Status by 2026.
An additional five states have sanctioned girls high school wrestling—the most recent being Indiana—making it 46 states that now recognize girls' high school wrestling as an official sport.
The launch of the WLAG Teal Certification in partnership with USA Wrestling. The course is designed to provide all wrestling coaches with the key skills and knowledge they need to train and develop female wrestlers of all ages in a safe and positive environment.
2024 Honorees
The Betty Award
Dr. Charlotte Bailey
The Afsoon Courage Award
2024 US Olympic Women’s
Wrestling Team
Sarah Hildebrandt
Dominique Parrish
Helen Maroulis
Kayla Miracle
Amit Elor
Kennedy Blades
The Adrienne Arsht
Leadership Award
Laura Gentile