Leadership Awards

Tom Cove Leadership Award

The Tom Cove Leadership Excellence Award honors an SFIA member company executive who exemplifies the association’s mission and exceeds expectations in representing the sports and fitness industry.

Named after Tom Cove, SFIA’s long-time President and CEO, this award recognizes leaders who make outstanding contributions to key SFIA initiatives, builds community, and enhances the association’s value. Recipients demonstrate exceptional commitment to SFIA’s goals, industry-wide leadership, and dedication to fostering connections within the SFIA community.

The first Tom Cove Leadership Award was presented on October 1, 2024.

Award Receipients

Lindsey Naber – Senior Director, Brand Marketing, Rawlings Sporting Goods

Lindsey Naber
Senior Director, Brand Marketing, Rawlings Sporting Goods
Awarded: October 1, 2024
Presented at the SFIA St. Louis Super Regional event by the SFIA team.

Lindsey has been a huge supporter of SFIA and the industry, including:
– Co-Chair MarCom & Events Committee
– Excelerator Program Mentor
– Moderator at SFIA’s Team Sports Conference and St. Louis Super Regional.
– Co-Producer of the St. Louis Super Regional with Rawlings Sporting Goods
– Identified and secured speakers for SFIA Thought Leadership events and shaped panels.
– Regular attendee of SFIA events: Industry Leaders Summit, Super Regionals, Team Sports Conference

Retired SFIA President & CEO, Tom Cove, and the first-ever recipient of the Tom Cove Leadership Award, Lindsey Naber, Rawlings Sporting Goods.