Academy for Women of Achievement ↘
32nd AWA Induction Ceremony: October 24, 2024, Music City Center
2024 Co-Chairs : Marlene Moses, Laura Smith & LoLita Toney
The Academy for Women of Achievement (AWA) celebrates extraordinary women in Middle Tennessee for their career success, community service, and leadership. Aligned with YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee's mission, AWA honorees are committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and advancing peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
**Deadline for Nominations: May 15, 2024**
“The Academy for Women Achievement recognizes women who have made their own unique mark on the Nashville and Middle Tennessee community,” said YWCA President & CEO Sharon K. Roberson. “Honorees are passionate about empowering other women and improving the community in which we live, work, and play. They are role models to us all.”
Since 1992, YWCA has inducted 191 women and 32 organizations into the prestigious Academy for Women of Achievement. The AWA program is an inspiring and time-honored tradition. It also serves as a primary fundraiser for the 125-year old nonprofit. Proceeds fund life-saving and life-changing programs including the Weaver Domestic Violence Center, Girls Inc., AMEND Together, the Family Learning Center, and Dress for Success Nashville.
32nd AWA Sponsors
Join YWCA in celebrating the contributions of extraordinary women in our community by sponsoring the 32nd AWA this fall.
Contact Senior Director of Development Events Brandis Cashdollar for more information: brandis.cashdollar@ywcanashville.com
Studio Bank
LP Building Solutions
Previous Honorees
31ST ANNUAL AWA HONOREES
Individual Honorees:
Jean Ann Banker, Community Volunteer
Hannah Paramore Breen, Founder of Paramore Digital
Angelita Blackshear Dalton, Davidson County Criminal Court Judge
Sherry Deutschmann, Founder & CEO, BrainTrust
Mary Ann McCready, Founding Owner & Business Manager, FBMM Entertainment Business Management
Sharon W. Reynolds, President & CEO, DevMar Products, LLC
Denine Torr, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Philanthropy, Dollar General
Corporate Honoree:
HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health
31st AWA Co-Chairs
Sallie B. Bailey, YWCA Board Chair-Elect
The Honorable Ana Escobar, 2019 AWA
Jerry Williams, 2003 AWA