Nicole Bidwill
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| Nicole Bidwill | |
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| Born | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
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| Known for | Co-Owner & Vice President of the Arizona Cardinals |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Tod Dickey |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
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| 🌐 Website | https://nicolebidwill.com/ |
Nicole Bidwill is an American businesswoman who is the co-owner and vice president of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL).[1][2][3] The team was originally purchased by her grandfather, Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Bidwill.
Nicole's father, Bill Bidwill, inherited the team and managed the day-to-day operations for decades.
Early life and education[edit]
Nicole Bidwill's grandfather, Charles Bidwill, acquired the Cardinals in 1933, when the team was based in Chicago. After Charles passed away in 1947, his widow, Violet, took over ownership and eventually relocated the team to St. Louis in 1960. Following Violet's death, the team ownership was divided between Nicole's father, Bill, and her uncle, Charles Bidwill Jr., with Bill becoming the sole owner in 1971.[4] Her father, Bill Bidwill, owned the team until his death in 2019.
Nicole attended Marymount University, where she earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration.[5]
Professional sports[edit]
Bidwill's career with the Arizona Cardinals began as a marketing assistant in 1989.[5] Her work for the team saw her rise to the position of Director of Gameday Entertainment. In this role, she professionalized the cheer program and developed the team's mascot, Big Red, who made his debut in 1996.[5]
Philanthropic efforts[edit]
Bidwill helped found Cardinal Charities, a 501(c)3 grant-based program supporting local nonprofits that promote education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.[5] Bidwill plays an active role in the grant approval process.[5]
Additionally, Bidwill participates with the Arizona Cardinals Community Relations Crew, and is known for her work with therapy animals, including her English Mastiff, Hank, and her two therapeutic Shire horses, Sugar and Gunther.[5][6][7] These animals are used in support of chronically ill children, hospice patients, foster children, and individuals facing addiction, depression, anxiety, and homelessness.[5][8]
Awards and recognitions[edit]
Nicole Bidwill has received several awards, including the Girl Scouts’ Promise Award, the FBI’s Community Leadership Award[9], the Inspiring Greatness Award from Not My Kid, and the People's Choice Award from Dancing with the Stars for her record-breaking donation to the National Kidney Foundation.[5][10][11] Additionally, she received the Chicanos por la Causa Humanitarian Award for her community service.[12]
Nicole served on the Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women for the Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family in 2014-2020.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Nicole resides in Phoenix and is a mother to two boys. In April 2023, Nicole married Tod Dickey.[13]
References[edit]
- ↑ Media, Frontdoors (2017-08-31). "Valley Teams Love to Give Back -". Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ↑ lonestarmastiff. "Lone Star Mastiff". Lone Star Mastiff. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ↑ "Nicole Bidwill". 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ↑ "Bill Bidwill sole owner of Cards". Southeast Missorian. Cape Girardeau. Associated Press. September 12, 1972. p. 8.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 "Nicole Bidwill". Off The Field NFL Wives Association. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ↑ "Cardinals Brighten Phoenix Children's Hospital After Paw Express Visit". www.azcardinals.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ "#GivingTuesday: AZ Cardinals' Impact at Phoenix Children's Hospital". 12news.com. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ "Why Helping Phoenix Children's Hospital Matters". 12news.com. 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ "Nicole Bidwill Honored By FBI". Arizona Cardinals. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ↑ "Nicole Bidwill Steps Up for Cards Legend". www.azcardinals.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ DWTSaz2013 (2013-01-28). Dancing with the Stars 2013 - Contestant: Nicole Bidwill. Retrieved 2024-08-12 – via YouTube.
- ↑ García, Alfredo. "Chicanos Por La Causa Reconocerá a tres líderes de Arizona en su Cena de Aniversario". AZ Central. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ↑ "Wedding of Arizona Cardinals owner Nicole Bidwill and Tod Dickey". Party Slate. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
External links[edit]
- Nicole Bidwill - NFL Wives Association
- Goodell, Nicole Bidwill: Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program to donate $2.125M to local Arizona nonprofits
- Kiwanis Club grateful for foster dinner help
- Arizona Cardinals donate $10,000 to ‘Girls in STEM’ program
- A road is a road is the future
- Dances with Stars fundraiser draws record crowd
- Roy Green's Fight Helped By Old Friend
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