Jennifer Hermoso has been named Culture in Sports’ 2024 Sports Leader of the Year in recognition of her exceptional leadership and steadfast commitment to demonstrating how leadership and culture can positively impact organizational success, team and athlete performance, and the short and long term mental, physical, and emotional health of athletes. Her pivotal role in transforming women’s football in Spain and globally has empowered athletes, especially women and girls, to challenge the status quo, advocating that every woman and girl has the ability and the right to redefine how athletes are treated, respected, and valued.