Celebrating Excellence: NK Grant Winners for 2025 Q3 & Q4
At NK, our mission is to empower athletes and teams in their pursuit of excellence—both on and off the water. Each quarter, the NK Sports Grant Program identifies standout athletes and programs demonstrating genuine need, unwavering commitment, and a passion for elevating not only their own performance but also the communities around them.
We are excited to announce the 2025 Q3 and Q4 winners of the NK Sports Grant Program! These athletes and organizations exemplify resilience, drive, and leadership, and we're honored to support their continued journeys.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Q3 Winners!
Program Winner
- Renton Rowing Center
Individual Winners
- Oliver Baker (Western University Men's Rowing)
- Hsiao-Chin (Team USA Para USDBF)
Spotlight: Renton Rowing Center
As a 2025 Q3 Program Winner, Renton Rowing Center (RRC) shared how the NK Sports Grant is helping strengthen their mission to provide accessible rowing opportunities for all athletes.
What the Grant Means for RRC
“As a smaller rowing club, RRC aims to keep costs low and accessible to all athletes and often equipment, such as speed coaches, gets put on the back burner. RRC specializes in sculling which gives us the opportunity to get more boats on the water, leaving no athletes on land or in the launch. Speed coaches allow us to keep groups together by giving athletes a set time and distance which helps keep athletes safe. The NK Sports Grant has allowed us to provide a higher level of training for all athletes while helping us keep RRC accessible.”
— Sabrina Paulsen, Renton Rowing Center
“With the NK Sports Grant, we're able to save cost on equipment to provide scholarships to athletes who never thought they could row. When RRC receives grants and donations, it allows us to continue to build our community and get more people on the water.”
— Sabrina Paulsen, Renton Rowing Center
Congratulations to Our 2025 Q4 Winners!
Program Winner
- George Pocock Rowing Foundation
Individual Winners
- Zoey Goodness (ARION)
- Dong Dinh (Colorado RPT)
How The Grant Impacts The George Pocock Rowing Foundation
“An NK Sports grant enables us to strengthen fundraising incentives for 26-Point LU participants, inspiring higher levels of engagement and generosity. This investment turns community enthusiasm into real impact — helping more girls access Camp Lucy and experience the confidence, belonging, and opportunity that rowing provides.”
— Nell Aiello, The George Pocock Rowing Foundation
We are incredibly proud of all our 2025 Q3 and Q4 recipients. Their dedication, work ethic, and leadership embody the spirit of the NK Sports Grant Program. We can't wait to see where their passion takes them next.
If you're an athlete or part of a team seeking support to elevate your performance, we encourage you to apply for upcoming NK Sports Grants. The 2026 grant application cycle is now open—submit your application today and take the next step in your pursuit of greatness.
Program application Link
https://nksports.com/program-grant
Individual Application Link
