2024 Hustle Award Finalist Spotlight (and Winner)
Last year the International Women’s Baseball Center created the Hustle Award in honor and remembrance of beloved Rockford Peaches player and IWBC co-founder, Shirley “Hustle” Burkovich, which celebrates an individual who demonstrates outstanding commitment, leadership, and dedication to the empowerment of women in all aspects of baseball and life. This year we invited nominations again […]
Oz Sailors Hustle Thank You Statement
The International Women’s Baseball Center’s 2024 Hustle Award Winner, Oz Sailors, provided these words following her announced winning of the award this year: Shirley Burkovich was one of the most influential and important people in my life. From her gentle and loving presence, to her unwavering faith and the joy she brought to every baseball […]