WISE is dedicated to recognizing women who have achieved a standard of excellence in sports business, lead by example and support other women. Join us for our premier signature event of the year. The Women of Inspiration Awards honor women and allies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who exemplify the spirit of the WISE mission and are making a positive impact on the business of sports while serving as positive role models and mentors for other women.

📍Location: The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

🚘Parking/Entry: There is free surface lot parking next to the venue (1333 N. Stemmons Fwy, intersection of Inspiration Drive & N. Stemmons Fwy). Complimentary Valet parking will also be provided.

👟 Attire: Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite sneakers with business casual attire. 

SPECIAL GUESTS:

2025 Woman of Inspiration🏆 Khalia Collier, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Basketball Operations, Dallas Mavericks

2025 Heart & Soul Honoree 🏆 Jennifer Surgalski, Senior Director of Strategic Project Development, Dallas Cowboys ||  Chief of Strategy, National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation  ||  Trustee, Delta Gamma Foundation

2025 Feet on the Street Honoree 🏆 Michelle Zapata, Digital Signage Team Lead, Dallas Cowboys

 2025 WISE DFW Allyship Honoree 🏆 Charlie Neil, President, Dallas Trinity FC

2025 WISE DFW Legacy Award Honoree 🏆 Kelly Carney, Senior Associate Commissioner, Conference USA

2025 Woman to Watch Finalists (winner announced at the event)

• 🌟 Alexis Davis, Dallas Wings

• 🌟 Mackenzie Van Valey, Dallas Mavericks 

• 🌟 Misun Won, University of North Texas 

• 🌟 Nohely Galindo, Dallas Mavericks 

🎫 Raffle featuring generously donated items such as:

• 🎶 United Way 100th Anniversary Celebration concert (Janet Jackson and Blake Shelton) 2 Tickets  
• 🏀 / 🏒 Platinum Level Tickets for a Dallas Mavs or Dallas Stars Game plus Lexus Parking Pass from American Airlines Center
• ⚽ Dallas FIFA World Cup 2026 Swag  
• ⚾ Frisco Rough Riders 2 tickets in the 2026 regular season
• 🏈 College Football Playoff women's 1/4 zip, hat plus more 
• ⛳ PopStroke Mini-Golf 4 passes
• 💪 Cowboy Fit Frisco Membership (3 months)
• 🏈 Big Game Football Factory Tour for 8 guests
• ⚽ FC Dallas Team Signed Swag
• 🏈 Cotton Bowl 2 Tickets and Parking Pass
• 🎒 Conference USA swag
• 👟 Customize-Your-Shoes Experience with Customs by AK
• 🎖️ Medal of Honor Museum 2 Tickets, Puzzle, Commemorative Challenge Coin
• 🏈 Frisco Bowl 4 tickets
• 👟 Hari Mari Gift Card
• 🧢 2 Hats from Natshatz
• 🧥 American Conference swag
• PLUS many more!

🚗🚙 Getting there: Rideshare is encouraged! Compliments of our luxury rideshare partner Alto, please enjoy up to $20 in ride credit with code SIPSKICKS25 for $10 off 2 rides on 11/13/25. Expect an elevated ride with professional employee drivers and branded luxury SUVs. Open or Download the Alto app and add code SIPSKICKS25 during sign up or under Promotions in the Profile tab of the Alto app. Once added your credit will automatically apply to your rides. Enjoy! 🥂

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