The 2025 espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, CA, was an inspiring celebration for both women athletes and Toyota. Marking the 10th anniversary of the Toyota Everyday Heroes program, the company honored girls and women making significant contributions in the world of sports. Each recipient received a $15,000 award in recognition of their achievements.
The 10th Class of Toyota Everyday Heroes
Toyota ambassador Jess Sims attended the summit to present awards during the espnW: Women + Sport Summit, a prestigious event that has been held for 13 years. Over the three-day gathering, Toyota showcased the 2026 RAV4, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, and, most importantly, the outstanding girls and women recognized as Toyota Everyday Heroes. The announcements were inspiring and uplifting.
“Toyota is proud to honor Jessica Carter of HER Sports and Amberly Klam of Texas Fury as the 2025 Everyday Heroes for their outstanding work using sports to create opportunities and empowerment within their communities,” said MJ Kroll, senior manager of media at Toyota Motor North America.
Jessica Carter, a former college basketball player from Virginia, founded HER Sports to help girls in her community fully benefit from sports. Her mission focuses on providing equal opportunities for all girls. HER Sports currently serves around 400 girls through four core programs.
Amberly Klam was also honored in this year’s class of Everyday Heroes. She established the Texas Fury flag football organization and actively encourages girls to get involved in this growing sport. Inspired by her daughter Ashlea’s interest in flag football, Klam aims to provide more opportunities for girls to participate.
Toyota was excited to once again take part in the espnW Women + Sport Summit and to highlight some of its latest innovations to attendees. The three-day event was meaningful for both athletes and the company, and Toyota looks forward to continuing its involvement in espnW programs that empower people through sports.
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Toyota remains dedicated to helping girls and women reach their full potential in sports. The company continues to support programs that encourage growth, opportunity, and success. For more information about Toyota’s role in the espnW: Women + Sports Summit, please contact our Toyota dealership.
