Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC News’ Good Morning America, will be the recipient of the 2008 WNBA Inspiration Award, it was announced by WNBA President Donna Orender.

The WNBA award, which recognizes an individual who inspires others through her commitment and dedication to work, family and community, will be presented at the league’s third annual WNBA Inspiring Women Luncheon. The Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, July 30 at The Palace Hotel, a Starwood hotels and resort property in San Francisco, with more than 300 prominent attendees from the worlds of entertainment, sports, business and politics.

“We are absolutely thrilled to honor Robin Roberts and recognize all her accomplishments, both on and off the court,” said Orender. “Through her extraordinary leadership in the news industry as GMA’s co-anchor, to her humanitarian efforts in helping Hurricane Katrina victims to her courageous public battle with breast cancer, her integrity and passion continues to inspire millions of young girls.”

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