Local Athletes and Coaches Honored at WIN for Columbia Awards

Annual event celebrates women's sports achievements in Columbia

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The 29th Annual Women's Intersport Network for Columbia (WIN for Columbia) Awards Event recognized several local female athletes and coaches, including Rock Bridge softball coach Lisa Alvis, former Hickman Kewpie Athena Peterson, and the late Ben Arnet.

Why it matters

The WIN for Columbia awards highlight and celebrate the accomplishments of women in sports, which helps promote gender equity and inspire the next generation of female athletes and coaches in the community.

The details

The annual awards ceremony honors outstanding female athletes, coaches, and other sports contributors in the Columbia, Missouri area. This year's honorees included Rock Bridge High School softball coach Lisa Alvis, former Hickman High School basketball player Athena Peterson, and the late Ben Arnet, who was recognized for their contributions to women's sports.

  • The 29th Annual WIN for Columbia Awards Event took place on February 11, 2026.

The players

Lisa Alvis

The head softball coach at Rock Bridge High School.

Athena Peterson

A former basketball player for Hickman High School.

Ben Arnet

A late individual who was recognized for their contributions to women's sports.

Women's Intersport Network for Columbia (WIN for Columbia)

An organization that hosts an annual awards event to celebrate women's sports achievements in the Columbia, Missouri area.

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The takeaway

The WIN for Columbia awards demonstrate the community's commitment to recognizing and supporting female athletes and coaches, which helps promote gender equity in sports and inspire the next generation of women in sports.