iWIN Sports Announces Inaugural Change Make*Hers™ Gala to Champion Equity in Sports and Beyond
Tickets Now on Sale for February 4th Gala Celebrating Women Athletes, Coaches, and Changemakers Across Idaho
Media Contacts:
Katie Yeatts — katieyeatts@redskypr.com
Angela Taylor — hello@taylorleadscholarship.com | iwinsportsix.com
Tickets are on sale now for the first-ever Change Make*Hers™ Gala. Presented by iWIN Sports—an initiative of the Taylor LEAD Foundation dedicated to creating opportunities for women to lead in the arena and beyond—the gala will be held on February 4, 2026 at the Stueckle Sky Center in Boise, bringing together athletes, coaches, mentors, advocates, and community leaders to celebrate those paving the way for the next generation of women and girls in sports.
“For girls and women who dream big, iWIN gets them in the game and lifts them beyond it through sports-based funding, programs, and leadership development,” said Angela Taylor, President of The Taylor LEAD Foundation. “The Change Make*Hers Gala is more than an event—it’s a movement. We’re lifting the voices and visibility of those who are breaking barriers and creating pathways for future generations of female athletes across Idaho.”
Research shows that girls who participate in sports experience higher self-esteem, better academic performance, and stronger leadership skills. Yet nationwide, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys by age 14. iWIN Sports is working to change that in Idaho.
Change Make*Hers™ Gala — Event Snapshot
- Date
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Time
- 5:30 – 9:30 PM MT
- Location
- Stueckle Sky Center, Boise, Idaho
- Dress Code
- After 5 — with Sneakers (cocktail with a sneaker spin)
- Tickets & Sponsorships
- iwin.afrogs.org
What to Expect
Step into the spotlight with a red carpet welcome, complete with the “Heat on Your Feet” sneaker cam and a live DJ setting the vibe. Warm up with a live musical performance and cocktails, followed by a high-energy seated dinner with powerful storytelling, an inspirational keynote speaker, a competitive live auction, and meaningful awards. It will be an unforgettable celebration of leadership.
Why This Night Matters
Proceeds support the Alice & Charles Taylor Scholar-Athlete LEAD Scholarships and iWIN Sports. Your gift powers scholarships and microgrants, produces IX Stories that amplify representation, brings role models to schools through the LEAD Changemakers Circuit, builds community via the iWIN Networking Collective, and elevates youth voice in our Student Advisory Board.
Tickets & Sponsorship
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now. Individual tickets and tables are available. Corporate sponsorship packages include event recognition, branding opportunities, and exclusive access to gala programming.
Media Opportunities
Pre-event interview opportunities with Angela Taylor, President of The Taylor LEAD Foundation. Event photos and video will be available after the gala.
About iWIN Sports
iWIN Sports gets girls and women in the game so they can change it. Through the Taylor LEAD Foundation, iWIN equips female athletes with the resources, mentorship, and support they need to play—and play big. The organization addresses persistent gender gaps in sports participation, coaching opportunities, and leadership roles that continue to restrict opportunities for girls and women in Idaho and beyond.
About the Taylor LEAD Foundation
The Taylor LEAD Foundation is dedicated to empowering the next generation through leadership, education, athletics, and development. Through initiatives like iWIN Sports, the foundation creates pathways for young people—especially girls and women—to reach their full potential on and off the field.
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