2026 Influencing Women Awards Gala - Trailblazers & Treasures

On Thursday evening, April 16, join local business and community leaders for an inspiring and elegant celebration honoring the Donelson Hermitage Influencing Women and those who champion the advancement of Women in Business.
The 8th Annual Influencing Women Awards Gala, themed Trailblazers & Treasures, shines a spotlight on the bold leaders who carve new paths and the remarkable individuals and organizations who uplift them along the way. We will gather at the Sonesta Nashville Airport for a night filled with connection, recognition, and celebration.
Guests will enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, and meaningful moments as we honor the women who lead across business, industry, enterprise, and community. The celebration also includes opportunities to network and mingle, bid on exciting silent and live auction items, savor a wonderful dinner, and cheer on extraordinary honorees and the businesses that support their success.
It is a night that sparkles with purpose, celebrates leadership, and treasures the impact of women shaping our community’s future.

This year, the Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Jeannie Seely Standing Ovation Award to 
Emmy-nominated TV Anchor and Grand Ole Opry Host Kelly Sutton. 
To learn more about the Jeannie Seely Standing Ovation Award and Kelly Sutton, visit the 2026 Influencing Women Awards Gala page.

How Can I Attend?

• Purchase a Ticket! LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE! Individual tickets are $150 per person. This includes a professional photo upon arrival, dinner, the opportunity to network and mingle with our other guests, and being able to cheer on the finalists for the Influencing Women Awards Gala.
• Purchase a Bronze Sponsor Table! Tables are $1500 for 8 people. This includes:
  • Dinner for 8 guests,
  • A complimentary drink ticket for each of your table guests,
  • A professional photo for each of your guests upon arrival,
  • Brand recognition in social media and on website,
  • Brand displayed on table as "Hosted By",
  • Sponsor recognition at the event (logo & verbal thanks),
  • And the opportunity to mix and mingle at the 2026 Influencing Women Awards Gala!
• Choose a Sponsorship Level! Sponsorship Levels range from $350 - $10000 and offer all a variety of ticket and marketing options so that a business of any level can find something that suites them best. Visit our 2026 Sponsorship Guide & Application  to learn more and to secure your sponsorship!

Since its beginning in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has not only been a popular radio show featuring an incredible mix of country music performances, but it has also truly been a family. Often referred to as the home of country music, the Grand Ole Opry provides artists with the opportunity to perform with their mentors, to sit down with a fellow artist and share stories that only artists can relate to, and to walk backstage and feel like they’re at home.

This feeling of family is why on the Opry’s 40th Birthday, Opry management decided to start the Opry Trust Fund. Started in 1965, the Opry Trust Fund’s mission is to help those in the country music industry when they need it the most, by offering financial assistance during their time of need.

Since its inception, the Opry Trust Fund has distributed more than $5.8 million.

Learn more about the Opry Trust Fund and its impact at https://www.opry.com/about/opry-trust-fund