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A recognizable powerhouse in the creative industry and highly sought-after public speaker, Amanda Brinkman is the CEO/Chief Creative Officer of Sunshine Studios, well known for her “Do Well By Doing Good” philosophy. As a strong advocate for the many benefits of volunteering, she has supported Special Olympics Minnesota for over 20 years. Amanda is in awe of the tenacity and positivity the athletes exemplify and finds cheering them on incredibly energizing. She has introduced her leadership teams to the joy of volunteering, in addition to her sister, and has now made this a tradition that she shares with her daughter.

Minnesota native Brock Faber was named a finalist for the 2024 Calder Trophy given to the NHL rookie of the year after finishing tied for second among rookies with 47 points (eight goals, 39 assists) in 82 games while leading first-year players in average (24:58) and total (2,047:53) time on ice. He signed an eight-year, $68 million contract with the Minnesota Wild on July 29, 2024, which begins in the 2025-26 season.

Chad Gable exudes the competitiveness, intensity, and confidence of an Olympic athlete for good reason: He was one.

Karrie Webb, a legendary figure in the world of professional golf, has captivated fans and dominated the sport for over two decades. Her incredible talents, passion, and dedication have propelled her to numerous victories and accolades, solidifying her status as one of the greatest golfers of all time. From her humble beginnings in Australia to her global recognition, Webb’s journey is filled with astounding achievements including 59 career wins (41 on the LPGA), 7 major championships, 1996 LPGA Rookie of the Year, 3x Vare Trophy winner, 3x Rolex Player of the Year, 2000 Player of the Year by the GWAA, voted one of the LPGA’s top-50 players and became the youngest World Golf Hall of Fame Member.

Carrie Tollefson is an elite middle-distance runner from St. Paul, Minnesota. Carrie was a 13-time State Champion, 5-time NCAA Champion, and the 1998 NCAA Indoor Track Athlete of the year at Villanova University. She was also the first person in NCAA history to win both the 3K and 5K titles. Her five cross country titles established a national record for most consecutive titles, which still stands to this day.

Minnesota native Tony Sanneh is one of the most accomplished soccer players to come out of the state. He is the all-time leading scorer and was Second Team All-American at the University of Milwaukee and played professionally for over 15 years. Tony made his debut for the United States National Team in 1997 and became an important part of the U.S. Team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Minnesota native Rachel Banham scored 3,093 points in her college career at the University of Minnesota, leaving the college game as the No. 1 scorer in Big Ten history and sixth in NCAA history. She was the 2016 Big Ten Player of the Year and made 354 threes during her career, a program record. She is arguably most known for her then-NCAA record 60-point performance against Northwestern in 2016, a year that ended with her earning a First Team All-American nod.

A two-time FIFA Player of the Year Award winner and one of the greatest soccer players to ever play the game, Carli Lloyd became a broadcaster less than two years after retiring from the game as one of the all-time legends in U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) history.