7th Annual Influencing Women Awards
The Women In Business Influencing Women Awards recognize women who lead the way in business, industry, enterprise and community, along with the organizations and individuals that champion women leaders! Our past Gala venues have included the historic Studio A and the stage of the Grand Ole Opry making the awards a once-in-a-lifetime event for our guests and finalists.
at our formal event recognizing Donelson Hermitage Influencing Women
and those who support the advancement of Women in Business.
they'll be able to bid on an array of silent and live auction items, enjoy an incredible dinner, and cheer on some amazing women and the businesses that support them during the 7th Annual Influencing Women Awards Gala program.
2025 Gala Sponsors
This year, for the first time, the Chamber will present the award to a mother-daughter duo: Hillary Scott and Linda Davis. Hillary Scott is a Grand Ole Opry member as co-lead vocalist of the Grammy Award-winning trio Lady A, known for chart-topping hits such as “Need You Now,” “American Honey,” and “Just a Kiss.” She is also a 2005 graduate of Donelson Christian Academy. Her artistry has garnered multiple Grammy, CMA, and Billboard Music Awards, while her faith-based solo project earned critical and commercial acclaim. Linda Davis is a Grammy and CMA Award-winning country music artist, best known for her powerful duet with Reba McEntire on “Does He Love You.” With decades of success, Linda has built a legacy as a celebrated performer, songwriter, and mentor to rising artists. Together, Hillary and Linda exemplify excellence, grace, and a shared commitment to uplifting others in the music industry.
To review the categories and past award winners, please check out the information below.
Previous award winners are ineligible to be nominated again for the same category.
Influencing Women Awards Categories & Recipients
The Nonprofit Partner
The YMCA of Middle Tennessee’s After Breast Cancer (ABC) Program was designed by survivors, for survivors, to provide education and healing for mind, body and spirit after a breast cancer diagnosis. During the free 16-week program, you’ll find a community of other survivors to help you through as you bridge that gap of “treatment’s over… now what?”
Together, along with a team of professionals, you’ll begin to define and discover your own unique “new normal” through supervised exercise, nutrition classes and discussion groups.
For more information regarding their mission and vision, please visit their website YMCA of Middle Tennessee’s After Breast Cancer (ABC) Program
