Jennie Finch Empowerment Award presented by Arm & Hammer to make its debut this season

Major League Baseball and Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the makers of ARM & HAMMER™, today unveiled the new Jennie Finch Empowerment Award presented by ARM & HAMMER, which will honor four young women every year who demonstrate powerful characteristics such as Leadership, Motivation, Commitment, Humility, and Integrity. The four winners will represent one of the following MLB softball-based events: Softball Breakthrough Series, Jennie Finch All-Star Classic, Elite Development Invitational, and the RBI World Series. The winners will be selected by an MLB-led blue-ribbon panel, which includes Finch who was Olympic Gold Medalist and Collegiate Softball Champion, and currently serves as an MLB Youth Softball Ambassador.

Winners of the awards will receive a trip to the World Series presented by YouTube TV and be accompanied by the Softball Legend as they are recognized on-field prior to a game during the Fall Classic. ARM & HAMMER will also donate $20,000 ($5,000 on behalf of each of the four award winners) to the MLB Youth Foundation, which will directly benefits softball initiatives. The MLB Youth Foundation, established in 2001 as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, provides recreational opportunities for underserved and at-risk youth to grow the sport of baseball and softball and cultivate diversity in all aspects of the game. The Foundation’s program activities include the operation of running year-round baseball and softball programs and educational workshops, local and travel tournaments, as well as grants to other nonprofit organizations that further the Foundation’s game development and educational goals.

"It is such an honor to be associated with this amazing award that recognizes female empowerment and highlights the abilities of these young women not only as softball players, but also as Major League Citizens," said Jennie Finch.

"Jennie Finch is a world-class athlete, but her real legacy is her character," said Kim Ng, Senior Vice President, Baseball & Softball Development, Major League Baseball. "For the last two years, we have been blessed to have Jennie as part of our team as a Youth Softball Ambassador. We have watched her inspire millions of young girls across the country, and we are extremely excited to partner with ARM & HAMMER to recognize young women who emulate Jennie’s character, both on and off the field."

"We are thrilled to have created the Jennie Finch Empowerment Award, presented by ARM & HAMMER, through our continued partnership with Major League Baseball and Jennie," said Britta Bomhard, Church & Dwight EVP and Chief Marketing Officer. "Our vision for this award is to truly celebrate, support, and champion youth softball development and the empowerment of young women."

ARM & HAMMER has also been named the presenting sponsor of the Jennie Finch All-Star Classic Award, which will recognize the winning team of the annual tournament played during MLB All-Star Week.

Additionally, beginning today fans can enter the “More Power to You” Sweepstakes for a chance to win a four-day/three-night trip for two to attend 2019 MLB All-Star events in Cleveland on behalf of ARM & HAMMER. The sweepstakes grand prize includes air transportation, hotel accommodations, ground transportation a meet and greet with Jennie Finch and tickets to the 2019 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Visit www.mlb.com/morepowertoyou on a computer or mobile device to enter.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Sweepstakes ends at 6:00 p.m. ET on 6/14/19. Open to legal residents of the US and the District of Columbia, who are of legal age of majority (and at least 18) at the time of entry. One (1) Prize will be awarded. Odds of winning will depend on the total number of eligible entries received for the applicable drawing. Enter online or by mail. Limit one (1) entry per person/valid e-mail address/or telephone number. Potential winner notification: June 24, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Void where prohibited by law, rule & regulation. See Official Rules for complete details. Sponsor: MLB Advanced Media, L.P.