2026 Silicon Alley Sports Supporters
Present
The Icon Award
Given to the participant who best embodies the spirit of Silicon Alley Sports — competing hard, while making everyone else feel like they belong.
The Belief
“Creation is a collective process fueled by community.”
— John Hardy
That’s the belief at the heart of everything John Hardy makes. It’s also a pretty perfect description of what Silicon Alley Sports is at its best — a community where the work that matters happens between the points, in the conversations between holes, at the edge of the schmooze.
What it recognizes
Three things, in plain language.
Lifts Others Up
The player who notices when someone needs a hand and quietly extends one. The teammate, opponent, or stranger who makes you feel like you belong.
Makes the Game Better
A presence that elevates everyone in the room — not just on the scoreboard. Adds energy, generosity, humor. The kind of person you want at the next event, regardless of skill level.
Competes With Grace
Plays it straight. Brings every ounce. Wins or loses with equal humanity. Proves that being competitive and being a good human are not mutually exclusive.
Most importantly
Don’t be an asshole.
It’s our most important rule. We’ve said it from the start. The Icon Award goes to whoever lives it best.
Read the full rulesAbout the Presenter
John Hardy
John Hardy is a jewelry house with roots in Bali, known for handcraft, sustainable practices, and a community-driven approach to design. Every piece passes through the hands of artisans who carry forward generations of technique.
Their belief that great work emerges from collective community — not solo authorship — is exactly the spirit Silicon Alley Sports tries to bring to a sports tournament. We’re grateful they wanted to put their name on the award that recognizes it.
Visit johnhardy.comHow it works
Submissions open at the event.
- 1
Submissions open live during the May 18 Invitational at Ardsley Country Club. The QR code will be visible throughout the event — and printed on a card you’ll receive when you arrive.
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Anyone present can nominate. 30 seconds. Three fields. You can submit anonymously if you’d rather.
- 3
Two winners will be honored at the awards portion of the evening. Each receives a John Hardy Icon Logo bracelet — a piece from John Hardy’s signature collection, presented on stage by SAS.
Attending May 18? You can preview the submission form at /icon-award/nominate. The QR code at the venue points to the same place.
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