We are proud to announce that the Natasha Watley Foundation will be giving out an Impact Award to an HBCU Softball Program! A pioneering initiative dedicated to bolstering Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Impact Award will provide substantial financial support to an HBCU softball program.  

The HBCU Softball Program Impact Award represents the Natasha Watley Foundation's unwavering commitment to fostering excellence in education, sports, and community development. This award is aimed at recognizing and supporting HBCU softball programs that have demonstrated exceptional dedication and accomplishments.

The winner of the HBCU Softball Invitational Tournament in February will be awarded the HBCU Impact Award for the 2025 season. The chosen school will have successfully achieved as a program, maintained high academic success of their student-athletes, demonstrated community impact, and the potential for future growth. For this first year, the 2024 season winner was subjectively picked by NWF staff of a school that demonstrated community impact and future growth.