Influencing Women Awards

Recognizes a woman who has created influence and significance in the entertainment industry and has shown the advocacy of other women in her field by mentoring and supporting them in their professional success. In addition, she generously shares her time, advocation for her community and various organizations. Jeannie Seely was the first recipient of the Standing Ovation Award in 2019. In honor of her amazing achievements and generosity to the Donelson Hermitage community, the award was renamed as the Jeannie Seely Standing Ovation Award. Past award winners include:

2019: Jeannie Seely

2020: Devon O'Day

Recognizes a woman who has utilized her position, stature, expertise, and influence to break down barriers and effect innovation and positive change in her profession, industry or enterprise. Past award winners include:

2019 - Gina Keltner

2020 - Linda Ragsdale

Recognizes a woman who is making outstanding contributions to their community. This community advocate demonstrates how people with passion and determination can use their lives to make a difference in the community. Past award winners include:

2019 - Michele Mazzu

2020 - Nicole Vaughn

Recognizes a business or organization that has demonstrated outstanding efforts to empower women through its policies, programs, culture, diversity and inclusion. These efforts have supported women’s economic empowerment and achievements in the business world as well as the local business community. Past award winners include:

2019 - Pinnacle Financial Partners

2020 - L'Evate, A Leadership Community

Recognizes a woman who has demonstrated superior leadership over several years and who has a significant track record of long-term achievements and accomplishments in business, industry and/or enterprise. Past award winners include:

2019 - Betty Cannon

2020 - Lucy Foutch

Recognizes an up and coming businesswoman under 40 who has demonstrated success and vision, made noteworthy contributions and is on her way to making a meaningful imprint on the future of her organization and the local business community. Past award winners include:

2019 - Megan Stricker

2020 - Kerra Bennett

Recognizes a woman-owned business that has demonstrated leadership, excellence, innovation, growth, strength, leadership and has given back to the community. Past award winners include:

2019 - Hermitage Steakhouse

2020 - Mill Creek Mercantile