Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner has earned the Seasonlong WNBA Cares Community Assist Award in recognition of her extensive work in championing the safe return of wrongful detainees overseas and helping marginalized communities in Phoenix.
New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot is the recipient of the August WNBA Cares Community Assist Award, which recognizes her efforts to raise awareness and support research for multiple myeloma.
Dallas Wings Guard Arike Ogunbowale, is the recipient of the July WNBA Cares Community Assist Award. The award recognizes Ogunbowale’s efforts toward education reform and dedication to using her platform to uplift female athletes around the world.