LAS VEGAS (Sept. 2, 2025) — WISE Las Vegas proudly announces the honorees for its third annual Women of Inspiration celebration. This event will occur on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena. The evening’s theme is Winter Glam: “Fierce & Frosted.” It will highlight trailblazing women whose leadership and influence continue to shape the sports, entertainment, and gaming industries.
This year’s honorees represent excellence across a spectrum of disciplines:
- Woman of Inspiration in Sports
Lindy La Rocque
Women’s Basketball Head Coach, UNLV - Woman of Inspiration in Events
Lori Nelson-Kraft
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Woman of Inspiration Connecting Gaming with Sports
Stephanie Bruckner
Executive Director, Global Portfolio Strategy, Light & Wonder - Woman of Inspiration Global Impact
Ivette Fernandez
Vice President, Government Relations, TKO (UFC, WWE, PBR) - Woman of Inspiration of the Year
Kim Frank
President, Vegas Golden Knights Foundation
Chief Community Officer and Player Programming, Vegas Golden Knights - Woman of Inspiration Las Vegas Trailblazer
Diana Bennett
Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder, Paragon Gaming
Founder, Rebels EmpowHer - Woman of Inspiration Legacy Award
Brette Sadler
Founder of WISE-LV Chapter
Senior Director of Marketing, Jacksonville Jaguars
“This year’s honorees show the bold spirit and graceful strength at the center of our ‘Winter Glam: Fierce & Frosted’ theme,” said Kandi Conda, President of WISE Las Vegas. “Their achievements inspire future generations of leaders and highlight how women are shaping our industries.”
MGM Resorts International, Athletics, Wells Fargo, and Light & Wonder are sponsors of this year’s event.
The event will begin at 6:00 PM and feature a glamorous evening of recognition, networking, and celebration. Tickets and registration details are available at the WISE Las Vegas Event Page.
About WISE Las Vegas
WISE (Women in Sports and Events) Las Vegas is the leading voice and resource for women in the business of sports and events, committed to empowering women through professional development, mentorship, and recognition of excellence.
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: https://lasvegas.wiseworks.org/home or email lv_president@wiseworks.org.
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