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Photos from the 25th Good Guy Awards

By McDaniel, Joyce, 7 yearsNovember 13, 2017 ago

25 Years of Good Guys Tribute Video

This year the Women’s Political Collaborative’s Good Guy Awards celebrated 25 years of Good Guys! In honor of this milestone we have created a tribute video to honor the more than 90 men who have been Good Guys over the past 25 years.

By McDaniel, Joyce, 7 years ago

2016 Good Guy Awards

We had a great time honoring three amazing members of the Nashville community. Thank you to Mark Gwyn, Santi Tefel and Dr. Michael Warren for joining us!

By McDaniel, Joyce, 8 yearsDecember 12, 2016 ago

Honoring the Legacy of Women

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsApril 15, 2016 ago

2016 Spring Revue Honorees Announced

2016 Spring Revue Honorees Ellen Lehman is convinced — and has taught others — the power of philanthropy is that it is a two-way street: those who receive need support and those who give deserve the joy and grace that comes from Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsApril 5, 2016 ago

Legacy of Women Campaign for the 2016 Spring Revue

Thursday April 28, 2016 – Thursday April 28, 2016 Map and Directions | Register Description: The Women’s Political Collaborative’s Annual Spring Revue honors women in the community who have had a significant and positive impact on the lives of women. As part of this event, we invite you to recognize a Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsMarch 28, 2016 ago

Photos From Reception Honoring Mayor Megan Barry and Female Councilmembers

By McDaniel, Joyce, 9 yearsOctober 15, 2015 ago

Photos from the 2014 Spring Revue

2014-04-10 Spring Revue 2014

By McDaniel, Joyce, 11 yearsApril 10, 2014 ago

ATHENA Nominees 2014

The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee announced the organizations nominees for both the ATHENA Award as well as the ATHENA Young Professionals Award. Since 1991, the ATHENA Award and Scholarship Program has been honoring outstanding women of Nashville for their skills in business, leadership and service to their community. The program Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 11 yearsFebruary 18, 2014 ago

2013 Spring Revue Honoring Jamie Woodson

Wednesday April 10, 2013 – Wednesday April 10, 2013 Vanderbilt Loew’s Hotel Map and Directions | Register Description: Reception begins at 6:00 p.m., with the program beginning at 7:00. Register

By McDaniel, Joyce, 12 yearsMarch 21, 2013 ago

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