WISE Las Vegas Celebrates Women of Inspiration at T-Mobile Arena

November 5, 2025

(Isstories Editorial):- Las Vegas, Nevada Nov 4, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – WISE Las Vegas brought its signature Women of Inspiration event to life at T-Mobile Arena, delivering on its promise of a night filled with empowerment, elegance, and entertainment. With close to 400 attendees, the “Winter Glam: Fierce, Frosted & Fabulous” celebration honored trailblazing women in sports, entertainment, and gaming, creating an unforgettable experience for all.

This year’s distinguished honorees included:

Kim Frank, Woman of Inspiration of the Year – President, Vegas Golden Knights Foundation & Chief Community Officer, Vegas Golden Knights

Ivette Fernandez, Woman of Inspiration Global Impact – VP, Government Relations, TKO (UFC, WWE, PBR)

Stephanie Bruckner, Woman of Inspiration Connecting Gaming with Sports – Vice President, Global Portfolio Strategy, Light & Wonder

Brette Sadler, Woman of Inspiration Legacy Award – Founder, WISE Las Vegas & Senior Director of Marketing, Jacksonville Jaguars

Diana Bennett, Las Vegas Trailblazer – Chairman & Co-Founder, Paragon Gaming; Founder, Rebels EmpowHer

Lori Nelson-Kraft, Woman of Inspiration in Events – SVP, Corporate Affairs, Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Lindy La Rocque, Woman of Inspiration in Sports – Head Coach, UNLV Women’s Basketball

The evening featured electrifying performances by Alli Starr and DJ Kelly J. At the same time, Jennifer ‘Jaybee’ Beasley captivated the audience with a powerful rendition of the National Anthem and served as the red-carpet host. The event was emceed by the dynamic Sibley Scoles, whose energy and charisma elevated the night.

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Thanks to event sponsors, including MGM Resorts International, Athletics, and F1 Arcade, whose support helped amplify the celebration’s impact.

The WISE mission is to empower women in the business of sports and events with the tools to achieve their career goals at every stage of their professional journeys, including students and the next generation of leaders. This year, WISE Las Vegas launched the DivHERsity book scholarship fund, providing support to help cover academic books for the Fall semester. The inaugural student scholarship recipients, Ivana Hernandez and Aolani Pitts, were honored on stage during the event. Each student was awarded a $500 scholarship in recognition of their achievements.

From inspiring stories to glamorous moments, the 2025 Women of Inspiration event was a true reflection of WISE Las Vegas’ commitment to celebrating the achievements of women who are shaping the future of sports and entertainment.

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, please visit: WISELasvegas.org.

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