Hendersonville, TN — The Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the
nominees for the 2026 Women Impacting the Community Awards Luncheon, an annual event
that honors exceptional women who are making a meaningful difference through leadership,
service, and collaboration.

Women Impacting the Community celebrates women whose work and influence strengthen our
region and inspire future leaders. This year’s theme, Community, Collaboration, and Courage,
highlights the collective impact women leaders have across business, education, healthcare,
nonprofit, and civic sectors.

Award recipients will be announced at the Women Impacting the Community Awards Luncheon
on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club.
The Chamber is pleased to recognize Meta as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 event.
Additional support is provided by Highpoint Health Sumner Station with Ascension Saint
Thomas, serving as a Gold Sponsor, along with several community partners committed to
advancing women’s leadership in Sumner County and beyond.

Nominees for the Women Impacting the Community Awards exemplify:
 Leadership excellence in the public and/or private sector
 A sustained record of professional achievement and contribution to their field
 Meaningful impact on organizational direction, growth, or success
 Commitment to community involvement and service
 Integrity, ethical leadership, and professional excellence

“These nominees represent the very best of our community,” said Shante Bloomfield, Annual
Events Director for the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce. “Each woman being recognized
leads with purpose and courage, and together they reflect the power of collaboration in creating
lasting impact.”

2026 Women Impacting the Community Award Nominees

Education Nominees
 Elizabeth Axley, Merrol Hyde Magnet School
 Lynn Johnson, Primrose School of Hendersonville & Gallatin
 Shannon Lyles, Dr. William Burrus Elementary

Healthcare Nominees
 Dr. Clare Stewart, Stewart Chiropractic Center
 Holli Quinn, The Healing Journey Therapy Center
 Holly Cole, Leavitt Family Medicine
 Monya “Faye” Pryor, Blanor Products LLC
 Bernice Hollins, Lifestyle Health Solutions

Non-Profit Nominees
 Desnéige Bourret, Grace Place Ministry
 Jennifer Templeton, Bryson McCarley Foundation
 Julie Meriwether, Elevate 50 Hendersonville
 Nell Nestor, Volunteer with Community Life Bridge
 Tanya White-Anderson, Non-profit volunteer
 Taylor Rowe-Reed, Live Love Nashville

Professional Nominees
 Andrea Smith, Heisman Roofing
 Beth Pickle, BeneFirst Solutions
 Cheryl Puryear, The Streets of Indian Lake
 Collette Breen, Realtor ReMax Chamberlain
 Danielle LaCoste, College Coach + Consultant
 Emily Johnson, Plant + Water
 Kara Hardy, Bryson McCarley State Farm
 Kathleen Hawkins, Legacy Village of Hendersonville
 Madisyn Kinney, Realtor
 Melissa Dimartino, Sunnyside Plumbing
 Nicole Fedorchek, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Young Professional Nominees
 Brittany Bertoli, Love Me Always Dog Training
 Carlea Wallace, Globe Life
 Natalie Lankster, City of Hendersonville
 Taylor Rowe-Reed, Live Love Nashville
 Mikayla Miller, Life and Legacy Law

The Chamber invites the community to join in celebrating this outstanding group of women.
Registration for the luncheon is open through Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Winners will be
announced live during the event.

For event details, registration, or sponsorship opportunities, visit:
www.hendersonvillechamber.com/events