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Inspire – Women Leadership Awards
Inspire – Celebrating Women Leadership Awards was established in 2015 to shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of women in our community who are shaping the future in fields such as business, government, philanthropy, education, health care, and beyond. These awards celebrate women who create significant positive change in Lincoln, while also inspiring and empowering the next generation of female leaders.
Over the years, Inspire has recognized the remarkable achievements of more than 300 Lincoln women leaders. Beyond the awards, Inspire has grown into a thriving community dedicated to fostering connections among women leaders and their supporters through regular events, a monthly newsletter, and engaging video content. Thanks to the support of our scholarship sponsor, Union Bank & Trust, the program has also provided $50,000 in scholarships to local high school students, helping them pursue their dreams and build a brighter future.
Advisory Board
Mia Wilken
Event & Program Manager
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Ava Thomas
President
Lee Enterprises-Lincoln Journal Star
Diane Temme Stinton
Chief Executive Officer
TMCO, Inc.
Natalia Wiita
Founder
Fractional Business Solutions
Sarah Wischhof
Vice President – Marketing
Union Bank & Trust
Ashley Abramson
Director of Marketing
Hausmann Construction
James Overcash
Partner
Woods Aitken
Charlie Foster
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Student Excellence
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jen Landis
Assistant Professor of Practice
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Meagan Liesveld
Executive Director
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
Peter Ferguson
Coordinator of Culture, Inclusion, and Scholar Development
Lincoln Public Schools
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