Laura Rutledge

Awards & Honours

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Laura Rutledge's career is marked by a rapid ascent in sports broadcasting. Winning Miss Florida in 2012 was a springboard, but her real achievement is becoming one of ESPN's top NFL hosts. Her promotion to full-time "Monday Night Football" host in 2025 placed her among a select group of female broadcasters leading major NFL coverage, a significant milestone for representation in the industry.

AwardsLaura Rutledge's most notable competitive title is Miss Florida 2012, which she won before entering broadcasting. In the sports media field, she has not received major industry awards like Emmys, but her professional recognition comes through her prominent on-air roles and industry standing.

Honours & Distinctions

Miss Florida 2012

Miss Florida Pageant·2012

Crowned Miss Florida in 2012.

Records & Feats

First female host of Monday Night Football on ESPN

Career Milestone·2025

In 2025, Rutledge was named full-time host of Monday Night Football, becoming the first woman to hold that role on ESPN.