NEW: Jack Scheuer Scholarship

October 26, 2020

Jack Scheuer, a Philadelphia basketball legend, was beloved by all who he encountered. To honor his memory, we’re creating a scholarship in his name. Anyone who wishes, may make the fully tax deductible contribution via check to

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All-Star J.T. Realmuto PSWA Athlete of the Year

December 21, 2019

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto put together a standout season his first year in Philadelphia, slugging 25 homers, making the National League All-Star team and winning a Gold Glove for the first time in his career.  He can add

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Connor Barwin Named PSWA Humanitarian

December 12, 2019

Former Eagles defensive standout Connor Barwin, recently retired from the NFL, has stood out from the pack since his 2013 arrival in Philadelphia.  We mean ways other than sacking quarterbacks or picking off passes. As the founder and president

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2020 Banquet Update

November 27, 2019

It’s that time of year again! No, we’re not referring to turkey, stuffing or a jolly man in red giving out gifts – we mean the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association’s annual dinner is fast approaching! The 116th

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Sonny Hill Honored for Years of ‘Giving’

January 9, 2019

Philadelphia Sports Hall of Famer (HoF) Sonny Hill has been named recipient of this year’s Ed Snider Lifetime Humanitarian Award from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association (PSWA). Snider was the 2013 recipient. Hill joins Phillies pitcher Aaron

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Jalen Brunson PSWA Amateur Athlete of the Year

January 7, 2019

The PSWA is THRILLED to name Jalen Brunson our Amateur Athlete of the Year. Brunson won two titles in three years with Villanova Basketball and earned the John R. Wooden Award and Naismith Men’s College Basketball Player

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