Award season is underway in the WNBA and in a first for the league Alanna Smith and A'ja Wilson were named co-Defensive Players of the Year. While Smith earned the honor for the first time, Wilson is now a three-time DPOY, putting her in an elite group with Sheryl Swoopes, Sylvia Fowlees and Tamika Catchings.

Other award winners thus far include Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers , Most Improved Player Veronica Burton and Coach of the Year Natalie Nakase. Still to come is MVP as well as All-WNBA and All-Defensive teams. Here is the schedule for future award announcements:

Sept. 19: Finalists for MVP announced

Sept. 20: Sixth Player of the Year

Sept. 21: Most Valuable Player

Sept. 22: Sportsmanship Award

Sept. 23: Executive of the Year

Sept. 29: All-Rookie Team

Oct. 1: All-D

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