Join Columbus CEO and Columbus Monthly as we honor our 2026 class of Inspiring Women at a special event in June.
The celebration will recognize 21 women from the business, nonprofit, education and government sectors who are making a difference in the Columbus region. The third annual Inspiring Women event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 23 at The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., Columbus.
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The program, emceed by NBC4’s Colleen Marshall, will highlight the work of these change agents and difference-makers. Our honorees include community leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, corporate executives and others. The evening will bring together these remarkable women for a community celebration with networking, hors d’oeuvres and mingling. Tickets are available online.
See who attended last year’s event.
Our 2026 Inspiring Women are:
Read about them on our website, and look for the Inspiring Women feature package in the May issue of Columbus Monthly and the Summer issue of Columbus CEO.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Oliver Law Office, and to our other sponsors: Gold, Donaldson; Silver, Columbus Metropolitan Library; and Supporting, Queen Bee Jackie Creative and The Ellis in Italian Village.
This article originally appeared on Columbus CEO: Celebrate 21 Inspiring Women Who Are Making a Difference in Columbus
Reporting by Staff, Columbus CEO and Columbus Monthly / Columbus CEO
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