One event I look forward to every year is Inspire, the annual celebration presented by the Journal Star and sponsor UBT to recognize women leaders in Lincoln.
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Photos & video: Awards honor women who inspire Lincoln community; see who they are
Brenda Kasaty, owner of Rose Cat Coffee Company, speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Ava Thomas, president of the Lincoln Journal Star, speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Guests make their way to their seats at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Master of Ceremonies Deanna Walz speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Amy Green, owner and founder of Ivanna Cone, reacts after winning the Excellence in Business Small/Medium award at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Abla Hasan, professor of practice of Arabic language and culture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Erin Hart, innovation and continuous improvement manager at Duncan Aviation, speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Lincoln North Star High School student Rafa Ahmed speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Kayla Abel, WIC director for Family Service Lincoln, speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Sandra Rojo, senior associate director of ELL programs at Lincoln Literacy, speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Erin Hart, innovation and continuous improvement manager at Duncan Aviation speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. Hart won the Excellence in Large Business category.
Amy Green, owner and founder of Ivanna Cone, waves to her family at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Kayla Abel, WIC director for Family Service Lincoln, speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Anne Burkholder, artist and gallery owner at The Burkholder Project, speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Women with the local nonprofit Fresh Start pose for a group photo at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Dr. Farrah Plate, doctor of dental surgery at Align Dental, speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Master of Ceremonies Deanna Walz speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Lincoln North Star High School student Rafa Ahmed speaks at the Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday. Ahmed was the winner of the Young Leader's Award and a finalist for Woman of the Year.
