Can’t attend? You can still support CDSWOY by donating securely online HERE.

Recovery Room Sports Grill will provide donations to Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc.

On Thursday, December 19, donations will be provided at the Recovery Room Sports Grill location at 62 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12218 during the time window of 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You must present THIS CERTIFICATE at the time of payment to have up to 15% of your check’s value excluding tax and tip, to Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc.

Learn more at recoverysportsgrill.com.

For more information, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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Chipotle joins the numerous generous local businesses supporting the Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc.

On Tuesday, January 14, donations will be provided at the Chipotle location at 2 Wade Road, Latham, NY 12110 during the time window of 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You need to bring a paper version of THIS FLYER, show the cashier a digital flyer on your device, or mention “Capital District Sports Women of the Year fundraiser” to the cashier prior to your purchase.

Online orders will not be included in the fundraiser. To ensure your purchase is counted in the fundraiser, be sure to order and pay in-restaurant. Chipotle will provide 33% of all of CDWOY’S supporters’ sales to the charity and awards program. Gift card purchases during fundraisers do not count towards total donated sales, but purchases made with an existing gift card will count.

CDSWOY has featured a fundraiser each month since September, and the program was announced in August. See CDSWOY.com and click “ABOUT” for complete information.

For questions about this event or other information, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization. 

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Can’t attend? You can still support CDSWOY by donating HERE.

Panera Bread will provide donations to Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. as a partner in the Panera Fundraising program.

On Thursday, November 14, donations will be provided at the Panera location at 601 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110 during the time window of 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You must bring THIS FLYER or show an electronic version to the cashier when you place your order. Panera will donate 20% of the proceeds from your purchase.

If you order online for Rapid Pick-Up or Delivery, enter “PRFUND” as your Promo Code to have a portion of your proceeds donated to CDSWOY. Gift card purchases and catering orders are excluded and will not count toward the event.

Learn more at Fundraising.PaneraBread.com.

For more information, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization. 

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On Monday, October 14, Glennpeter Jewelers will be hosting a reception for the Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc.

The reception will take place at the Glennpeter Jewelers Diamond Centre, 1544 Central Ave. in Albany, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The reception will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres, appetizers and dessert with a cash bar. 100% of beverage sales during the event will be donated to CDSWOY.

The raffle will include a gift certificate for a wine tasting event ($1,500 value), a design and wine party ($500 value), and a 50/50 drawing. A silent auction will also be held. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

For more information, go to CDSWOY.com, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization. 

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Thanks to all the people who played a part in our first fundraiser for the Capital District Sports Women of the Year!

Special thanks to our volunteers and Julie and Antonio from Spare Time Entertainment, at 375 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham for their efforts with our event that was held on Sunday, September 22, 2019. We also give a special thanks to Paula from the Stewart’s Shop at 215 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham for providing “Make Your Own Sundaes” and donuts to our event! We appreciate all the donors for our silent auction items.

CDSWOY has a featured event every month thanks to our community. Watch for stories at CDSWOY.com.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization.

For more information, including opportunities for advertising, sponsorship and donations, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

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Join us for family fun to support the Capital District Sports Women of the Year program!

Come to Spare Time Entertainment, 375 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham on Sunday, September 22. From 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., a $20 special with bowling and shoes will include proceeds to CDSWOY. Also, there will be silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle.

Stewart’s Shops is providing “Make Your Own Sundaes” and donuts to our event!

For more information, go to CDSWOY.com, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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SCHENECTADY, NY — A new and innovative initiative to honor young women for their achievements was announced on August 26 at Proctors. The Capital District Sports Women of the Year was officially unveiled at a press conference.

The best and brightest college and high school female student-athletes will be honored each May (beginning in 2020) for their outstanding athletic, academic and community service. A total of 96 high schools and 15 colleges feature athletics in the Capital District. Each Athletic Director will be provided the opportunity to nominate one individual for CDSWOY recognition. A committee that features media members will select the honorees. The first awards Gala at Proctors, which will take place on May 12, 2020, will feature five collegiate and 10 scholastic honorees, with two Sports Woman of the Year honorees selected by the committee from the finalists in each category. A special CDSWOY Legacy Award will be presented to an administrator, staff member, coach or volunteer who has provided truly outstanding service and dedication in a role serving and supporting women’s sports in the Capital District. Spring sports nominees can include their accomplishments from the previous spring.

The CDSWOY initiative was created by Eric McDowell, President of The Eric Idea Agency, a Capital District business that provides services in public and media relations, event management and M.C. work, crisis management and public speaking. Mr. McDowell, a long-time publicist for professional and collegiate sports, spent many years promoting women’s sports. During his career he had a student selected to the WBCA (Women’s Basketball Coaches Association) Good Works program, who was honored at the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Women’s Final Four in Nashville. He also had an ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) Women’s Student-Athlete of the Year and a candidate for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Mr. McDowell, a resident of the Capital District since 2005, desired to provide special recognition for outstanding female student-athletes who excel in academics and community service as well as athletics.

“Someday, we may vote for them,” said Mr. McDowell. “Someday, they may keep us healthy. Someday, they may keep us safe. No matter what their chosen career path may provide, they will succeed. But today, they are already our heroes. Today, we don’t know their names just yet. But all of us in the Capital District will know their names and we will applaud them on a grand stage next May.”

Mr. McDowell began working on the initiative in 2018, approaching various media individuals and community leaders. He continues to work to secure sponsorships and the CDSWOY program received 501(C)(3) charity status in April of 2019. CDSWOY will provide a donation to a charity in the summer of 2020.

To donate to the CDSWOY program, and also for advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please go to cdswoy.com or write Mr. McDowell at cdswoy@gmail.com.

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