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title: "From Opportunity to Leadership: Developing the Future of Sports | 8th Hashtag Sports Awards"
description: Global awards recognizing excellence in fan engagement and celebrating creativity across sports marketing, media & entertainment
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From Opportunity to Leadership: Developing the Future of Sports | 8th Hashtag Sports Awards

[The 8th Annual Awards](https://www.hashtagsports.com/awards/shortlist-2026?hsLang=en)

# From Opportunity to Leadership: Developing the Future of Sports

[McLendon Foundation](https://mclendon-foundation.org)

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** Nominations **

- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

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