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 # Honoring The 2021 Leadership Excellence in Sports at The National Sports Inclusion Conference

 


 

 Sep 7, 2021 12:40 PM ET

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HOUSTON, September 7, 2021 /3BL Media/ - DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the National Sports Inclusion Conference on August 31- September 1, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Inclusion = Innovation”. The two-day conference will honor a number of diverse talents from different industries.

The Leadership Excellence in Sports Award distinguishes a select group who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities in the sports industry. The focus of the award is to give prominence to the accomplishments of individuals who exceed the scope of what is expected in their organizations and communities. The award is open to upper-level executives who hold considerable clout within their organizations.

**2021 Awardees**

**Akshay Khanna**  
General Manager, North America  
STUBHUB

**Peter Mastrostefano**  
SVP, General Counsel  
Puma

**About The National Sports Inclusion Conference**

With hundreds of attendees, the 2021 Inaugural Sports Inclusion Conference pioneers the discussion of diversity and inclusion in the sports industry. Offering extraordinary networking opportunities, professional development, and critical conversations surrounding diversity and inclusion, attendees are able to curate their experience for optimal learning and growth. This year’s conference will take place virtually on August 31 and September 1, 2021. More information about the Sports InclusionConference is available on [their website](https://sportsinclusionconference.com/2021/).

**Media Contact:**  
Ashana Outler  
DEI Project Specialist  
[Ashana.Outler@DiversityFirst.Org](mailto:Amaka.Egbe@DiversityFirst.Org)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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