Power of Inclusion Awards and Board Walk of Fame Luncheon

Cable recognizes Nashville individuals and organizations advancing women's leadership at the Power of Inclusion & Board Walk of Fame Awards.

The event will include: 

- Keynote Speaker: Award-winning author, educator and producer, Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz.

- Power of Inclusion Awards: Nashville Cable will recognize those who have shown exceptional commitment to advancing gender diversity on corporate boards and in top leadership teams.

- Board Walk of Fame: Women leaders who have made a profound impact on their respective industries will be inducted into the Board Walk of Fame, commemorating their outstanding achievements and dedication to empowerment.

11:00 a.m. - Networking & Registration Begins

11:30 a.m. - Lunch & Programming Begins

Award Categories:

- The Individual Award recognizes someone whose personal behavior is a model of inclusion and is a catalyst for inclusive relationships among diverse populations in the community.

- The Business Award recognizes someone whose personal behavior is a model of inclusion and is a catalyst for inclusive relationships among diverse populations in the community.

- The Nonprofit Award recognizes a Not-for-Profit entity that facilitates understanding and promotes opportunity for underserved communities.

Award Criteria: Nominations will be evaluated for outstanding accomplishments in achieving and sustaining diversity and inclusion within one’s unique spheres of influence. Nominees will excel in most, if not all, of the following areas:

- Demonstrates a consistent pattern of advocating for individuals in underserved populations

- Demonstrates efforts exceeding his or her job responsibilities to promote and ensure diversity and inclusion

- Cultivates and promotes initiatives that foster a more inclusive and equitable work, earnings or community environment

- Demonstrates measurable results towards increased diversity and inclusion within their sphere of influence

- Exhibits visionary and insightful leadership to resolve business inequities through strategic decision-making and program development.