The 25th edition of the prestigious BET Awards 2005 took place on June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California in order to honor and commemorate achievements in the fields of music, sports, television, and movies. The edition marked their 25th anniversary and was commemorated with fan-favorite moments like the ’106 & Park’ reunion. Gracefully hosted by Kevin Hart at L.A.’s Peacock Theater, the BET Awards 2025 was undoubtedly one of the most memorable evenings that undoubtedly captured the spirit of Black excellence.
In this article we will take a look at all the nominees and winners for the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Award at the BET Awards 2025.
BET Awards 2025: Complete Winners List for Sportsman & Sportswoman of the Year Award
Complete list for the Sportswoman of the Year Award
Nominees of the Sportswoman of the Year Award:
A detailed anecdote of all the nominees for the Sportswoman of the Year Award is provided below:
| S.No | Nominee Name | Sport |
| 1 | A’ja Wilson | Basketball |
| 2 | Angel Reese | Basketball |
| 3 | Claressa Shields | Boxing |
| 4 | Dawn Staley | Basketball |
| 5 | Flau’jae Johnson | Basketball |
| 6 | Sha’Carri Richardson | Sprinting |
| 7 | Coco Gauff | Tennis |
| 8 | Juju Watkins | Basketball |
Winner of the Sportswoman of the Year Award: Angel Reese
Complete list for the Sportsman of the Year Award
Nominees of the Sportsman of the Year Award:
A detailed anecdote of all the nominees for the Sportsman of the Year Award is provided below:
| S.No | Nominee Name | Sport |
| 1 | Aaron Judge | Baseball |
| 2 | Anthony Edwards | Basketball |
| 3 | Deion Sanders | Football |
| 4 | Jayson Tatum | Basketball |
| 5 | Jalen Hurts | Football |
| 6 | Saquon Barkley | Football |
| 7 | Stephen Curry | Basketball |
Winner of the Sportsman of the Year Award: Jalen Hurts
