Academy for Women of Achievement — YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee

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32nd AWA Induction Ceremony: October 24, 2024, Music City Center

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.

“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.

Re-Nominate an Individual

Individuals who have previously been nominated but not selected for the award are eligible for re-nomination. Please complete the Re-Nomination Form if you wish for a deserving woman to be considered for the 32nd Academy for Women of Achievement.

Re-Nomination Form
Submit a NEW Nomination

AWA nominees should have a history of demonstrated support for empowering women, promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. They make Nashville a more inclusive, informed, just, healthy, and robust city in which to live.

New Nomination Form
Submit a Corporate Nomination

The YWCA also honors a local organization each year with the AWA corporate award. Corporate nominees must be Middle Tennessee companies or organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to aid the entry, career advancement, and working conditions of female employees.

Corporate Nomination Form

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