She raised the bar — and then built a whole new league above it. Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith has been named the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Business Executive Leadership Award winner, presented by Deloitte.
Yes!! So well deserved!
Congratulations Jess👏🏻 So well deserved 🙌🏻
Incredibly proud of my daughter and all she’s accomplished. Congratulations to her and her team for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours spent breaking barriers and paving the way for women in professional sports!
The Golden State Valkyries are projected to be the WNBA's biggest revenue driver in their inaugural season - Jess Smith so well deserved!
Never met anyone who deserved it more than
An extraordinary and well deserved honor. Congratulations on the amazing inaugural season. The foundation has been set for future success. 💜🤍
Ya-yeah! Ballhalla!
So excited and proud to have leaders such as yourself leading and representing our Bay Area teams. Go Valkyries !
What a year and what an accomplishment 🔥
Jess Smith What an incredibly well deserved award. What I so respect about you is not simply the inspirational way you lead the organization but also how you show up in the world: being true to who you are and making space for others to learn from you. Just. So. Good. So much to celebrate!!!