WISE Las Vegas Opens Nominations for Women of Inspiration 2024
Second Annual Event Celebrating Extraordinary Women in the Sports and Events Industry to be held November 1 at Aces Headquarters
WISE Las Vegas (Women in Sports and Events) has opened nominations for Women of Inspiration 2024, and nominations close on August 22. The 2024 honorees will be celebrated for their contributions and leadership in the sports and events industry at the second annual WISE Las Vegas Women of Inspiration event on November 1 from 6 p.m. to 10:00pm at the Las Vegas Aces Headquarters.
For event information and tickets, including a limited number of VIP tickets, visit: lasvegas.wiseworks.org. Women of Inspiration 2024 categories include: Woman of Inspiration in Sports An Industry Leader with an inspiring career path of breaking barriers and driving equitable change. She exemplifies the spirit of the WISE mission while serving as a positive role model and uplifting mentor for other women. She currently makes, or has made, a positive impact on the business of sports in Las Vegas.
Woman of Inspiration in Sports Events/Hospitality An Industry Leader with an inspiring career path of breaking barriers and driving equitable change. She exemplifies the spirit of the WISE mission while serving as a positive role model and uplifting mentor for other women. She currently makes, or has made, a positive impact on sports events/hospitality in Las Vegas.
Women of Inspiration Connecting Sports and Casino Gaming An Industry Leader with an inspiring career path of breaking barriers and driving equitable change. She exemplifies the spirit of the WISE mission while serving as a positive role model and uplifting mentor for other women. She currently makes, or has made, a positive impact on the business of casino gaming and sports in Las Vegas.
Woman of Inspiration in Events/Hospitality An Industry Leader with an inspiring career path of breaking barriers and driving equitable change. She exemplifies the spirit of the WISE mission while serving as a positive role model and uplifting mentor for other women. She currently makes or has positively impacted the business of events in Las Vegas.
Woman of Inspiration to Watch A woman who is on the rise and making waves. She exemplifies the spirit of the WISE mission while serving as a positive role model and uplifting mentor for other women. She is currently making a positive impact on the business of Las Vegas sports/events.
The inaugural, sold out 2023 Las Vegas Women of Inspiration event received overwhelming support, celebrating the impressive women influencing growth at the intersection of the sports and gaming industries. Coined “America’s Sports Capital” by The Washington Post, Las Vegas has experienced an exhilarating transformation in the last few years due to the influx of sports teams and sports-related events moving to the city.
Honoring the impressive women who have been catalysts for the advancement and innovation of these industries in Las Vegas in 2023 included:
● Inspirational Woman of the Year: Nikki Fargas, President of the Las Vegas Aces ● Inspirational Woman in Gaming: Colleen Birch, COO of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas ● Inspirational Woman in Sports: Qiava Martinez, Chief Sales Officer of the Las Vegas Raiders ● Inspirational Woman Connecting Gaming & Sports: Melanie Gross, SVP of Product at Golden Hearts Games ● Inspirational Woman to Watch: Erin Lydon, President of PokerPower
WISE Las Vegas is supporting WISE Women in embarking on a transformative journey that allows attendees to step away from their daily routines to focus on their personal and professional development while directly focusing on improving their lives, careers, health, relationships, personal finances, and leadership.
WISE is the leading voice and resource for women in the business of sports. A national organization and registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit headquartered in New York City, WISE has chapters across North America. The WISE mission is to empower women in sports business with the tools to reach their career goals. Through peer support, mentoring programs, professional development, and training, we strive to help members maximize their potential, sharpen their skills, and advance their careers at every stage of their professional journeys.
About WISE Las Vegas WISE (Women in Sports and Events) is the leading voice and resource for women in the business of sports. The national organization is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit headquartered in New York City. The WISE Las Vegas chapter is the leading voice and resource for women in the business of sports. Through a combination of programming and online tools designed to provoke thought, personal and professional growth, and engagement, WISE works to assist women in navigating and accelerating their careers, help women understand their collective value, foster peer connections, and champion the education and advancement of women in the industry of sports. Since 2018, WISE Las Vegas has connected and empowered the incredible women of our community. Today, WISE Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing chapters in the country, with over 300 members from the corporate, agency, team, value, collegiate, media, and entrepreneurial sides of sports and events. To learn more about becoming a member of WISE Las Vegas, please visit: wiseworks.org/about/membership.
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