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  • Comment: Being the vice president of the Arizona Cardinals is not enough to establish notability. There is sufficient lack of WP:SIGCOV and a suspect of WP:INHERIT. Yes, her father is notable, but that doesn't show that the family should/will. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 09:33, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: See WP:COI. See also WP:BLP. Statements, starting with the date of birth, need to be sourced or removed. Greenman (talk) 19:33, 18 July 2024 (UTC)



Nicole Bidwill
Born
NationalityAmerican
Education
Occupations
  • Sports Executive
  • businesswoman
Known forCo-Owner & Vice President of the Arizona Cardinals
SpouseTod Dickey
Children2
FatherBill Bidwill
Websitehttps://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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Nicole resides in Phoenix and is a mother to two boys. In April 2023, Nicole married Tod Dickey.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Media, Frontdoors (August 31, 2017). "Valley Teams Love to Give Back -". Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  2. ^ lonestarmastiff. "Lone Star Mastiff". Lone Star Mastiff. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "Nicole Bidwill". July 18, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Bill Bidwill sole owner of Cards". Southeast Missorian. Cape Girardeau. Associated Press. September 12, 1972. p. 8.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Nicole Bidwill". Off The Field NFL Wives Association. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  6. ^ "Cardinals Brighten Phoenix Children's Hospital After Paw Express Visit". www.azcardinals.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "#GivingTuesday: AZ Cardinals' Impact at Phoenix Children's Hospital". 12news.com. November 30, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Why Helping Phoenix Children's Hospital Matters". 12news.com. November 29, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Nicole Bidwill Honored By FBI". Arizona Cardinals. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  10. ^ "Nicole Bidwill Steps Up for Cards Legend". www.azcardinals.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  11. ^ DWTSaz2013 (January 28, 2013). Dancing with the Stars 2013 - Contestant: Nicole Bidwill. Retrieved August 12, 2024 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ García, Alfredo. "Chicanos Por La Causa Reconocerá a tres líderes de Arizona en su Cena de Aniversario". AZ Central. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "Wedding of Arizona Cardinals owner Nicole Bidwill and Tod Dickey". Party Slate. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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Category:1967 births Category:Living people Category:Bidwill family Category:Arizona Cardinals owners