The Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation recently presented its Dan M. Rooney Lifetime Achievement Award to NFL General Counsel Jeff Pash, recognizing his distinguished career and dedication to improving the workplace environment in professional football. The organization additionally honored New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson with its Salute to Excellence Award for notable contributions to community service and diversity efforts. The ceremony featured key NFL figures, including Commissioner Roger Goodell, and a panel on female leadership in sports industry led by NFL Chief Administrative Officer Dasha Smith, featuring Michele Meyer‑Shipp, Maria Taylor and Darcie Glazer Kassewitz. The Fritz Pollard Alliance continues its role in promoting equitable leadership within the sport. The club is based in Washington, DC.