About - Excellence In Broadcasting Award
Elle Duncan
2025 Excellence in Broadcasting Honoree
It was Elle Duncan’s first day in the anchor chair at ESPN’s flagship “SportsCenter” program- the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for this sports-obsessed Georgia girl. Little did she know at the time, she was just getting started.
Since her SportsCenter debut in 2016, Elle has anchored ESPN’s coverage of Women’s NCAA basketball, WNBA Countdown and the March Madness tournament and makes regular appearances on the daytime panel show, “Around the Horn” . She is co-host of the “Elle Duncan Show” podcast and the author of a new children’s book, “For You, I Will”, which celebrates the unique bond between mothers and daughters.
Elle is a tireless champion of all moms. She is a proud supporter of “Helping Mamas”, a volunteer organization that provides essential supplies to mothers in need.
In the spare time she doesn't have, Elle moonlights as a waste management and snack acquisitions specialist at home with her husband and two kids under 5.
One more thing: don’t ever, ever get between Elle and a basket of lemon pepper wings.
The award will be presented at a private virtual ceremony Thursday April 10, 2025 6pm (EST).
“When you need a passionate advocate for women’s basketball on every level, you call Elle Duncan. Her knowledge of our sport-from the players and coaches on the court to the fans in the stands, to the decision makers in the boardrooms, and her ability to communicate about it to all in relatable and entertaining ways is an incredible asset to women’s basketball. I am so thankful that she has poured her talents into helping to grow our game. I’m incredibly proud to see her honored with the 2025 Excellence in Broadcasting Award. This recognition is well deserved.” DAWN STALEY
In 2016 The Phoenix Club of Philadelphia (PCP), as part of the annual Dawn Staley Award Ceremony, bestowed a Legends Award to Carolyn Peck for her historic achievements as a Women’s basketball coach and her excellent work as a broadcaster. It was determined in 2017 that ( PCP) would acknowledge Carolyn Peck’s broadcasting legacy by creating the Dawn Staley “EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING AWARD” to honor broadcasting professionals who excel in their profession while bringing visibility and prominence to women sports. This year we are presenting a “NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR” award to recognize a broadcasting professional who has burst on the scene and has made an immediate impact in the profession.
Past Honorees Include:
Carolyn Peck 2016*
Vera Jones 2017
La China Robinson 2018
Holly Rowe 2019
No recipient in 2020
Tiffany Greene 2021
Arielle Chambers 2022
Andraya Carter 2023
Alliyah Boston 2024 **
*Carolyn Peck - Legends award winner
**Alliyah Boston - New Comer of the year
