Marshall University Athletics
Williams Nominated for Prestigious Honor
2/16/2021 8:22:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
Herd diver recognized
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall diver Joelle Williams has been nominated for the Ken Roland – Aquatic Professional Award, an honor that is given annually by the Excellence in Aquatics Awards.
This particular honor is bestowed to the "person of color who sets a standard for mankind with their commitment to aquatics, who has lived their life with a passion to bring forth in the world a dream or vision, a way of being for mankind that is independent of any personal goals".
Williams, who is the founder of Black Girls Diving, is in contention for the honor against Marva Reid of Winston Water Works.
"I created Black Girls Diving when I realized there was a lack of Black representation in my sport," said Williams. "Never in my wildest dreams did I forsee my platform launching a movement in the diving community. Being a Black diver is rooted in my identity. I created Black Girls Diving to celebrate female divers of color, who also share that feeling with me."
You may vote as many times as you wish at THIS link on page 7. Voting continues until midnight on Wednesday.
Chuck McGill, Marshall's Assistant Athletics Director for Fan/Donor Engagement and Communications, profiled Williams' work with Black Girls Diving this summer. That piece may be viewed HERE.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall diver Joelle Williams has been nominated for the Ken Roland – Aquatic Professional Award, an honor that is given annually by the Excellence in Aquatics Awards.
This particular honor is bestowed to the "person of color who sets a standard for mankind with their commitment to aquatics, who has lived their life with a passion to bring forth in the world a dream or vision, a way of being for mankind that is independent of any personal goals".
Williams, who is the founder of Black Girls Diving, is in contention for the honor against Marva Reid of Winston Water Works.
"I created Black Girls Diving when I realized there was a lack of Black representation in my sport," said Williams. "Never in my wildest dreams did I forsee my platform launching a movement in the diving community. Being a Black diver is rooted in my identity. I created Black Girls Diving to celebrate female divers of color, who also share that feeling with me."
You may vote as many times as you wish at THIS link on page 7. Voting continues until midnight on Wednesday.
Chuck McGill, Marshall's Assistant Athletics Director for Fan/Donor Engagement and Communications, profiled Williams' work with Black Girls Diving this summer. That piece may be viewed HERE.
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