This Isn’t Just Another Awards Event.
This is WOW — Women of Worth.
Join us for this inaugural bold, high-energy celebration honoring the women of Dripping Springs who lead, lift, and inspire!
The Women of Worth Awards — The WOW Awards — is a luncheon created to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary women who make Dripping Springs thrive. They were created to honor the incredible women of Dripping Springs who are lifting communities, overcoming challenges, leading businesses, and inspiring everyone around them simply by being who they are.
This isn’t your typical awards luncheon.
This is a moment. A movement. A full-bodied celebration of women who are showing up, rising up, and lighting the way for others.
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Dripping Springs isn’t just supporting women… it’s quietly being led by them. From bold business owners and visionary leaders to the quiet volunteers, caregivers, and connectors who hold the fabric of the community together, the WOW Awards honor women across all walks of life.
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Because in Dripping Springs, women are not just participating… they are leading.
These women deserve a celebration of their own.
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Not tucked into a big-city event.
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Not blended into someone else’s spotlight.
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Front and center. Fully seen. Deeply celebrated.
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It's Time for the Women of Dripping Springs to Have Their Own Spotlight!
Nominations are Live! Nominate a WOW woman HERE!
​The Women of Worth
Celebration Luncheon
Thursday, August 27, 2026
11:00-2:00
Canyonwood Ridge
250 South Canyonwood Dr.
Dripping Springs, TX 78620​​​
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Lunch!
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Inspiring Keynote Speaker
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Cheers to Her: The Awards Experience
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Music
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Women-owned Marketplace
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Women Artists Showcase
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And more!
Get ready to celebrate the women who make Dripping Springs shine.
Meet Our Emcee: Kristen Currie!
We’re so excited and honored to have Kristen Currie, Morning Meteorologist at KXAN News, serving as emcee for the Women of Worth Awards!
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A proud Dripping Springs resident since 2020, Kristen brings warmth, energy, and local heart to the stage. Originally from Southern California, she earned her degree in Environmental Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder before beginning her meteorology career in Lubbock, with stops in Albuquerque and Austin along the way.
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Beyond the forecast, Kristen is passionate about sharing her love of weather and science, often visiting classrooms to inspire young learners.
We’re thrilled to have this bright local voice helping us celebrate the women who lead, lift, and inspire our community!
Lead • Lift • Inspire
There is a powerful story unfolding in Dripping Springs—and it is being written by women. In August, the Women of Worth Awards (WOW Awards) will take the stage at the stunning Canyonwood Ridge event venue, honoring the women who lead, lift, and shape this community in ways both visible and unseen.
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Created to recognize, celebrate, and elevate the incredible women who shape this community, the WOW Awards shine a spotlight on those who lead, lift, inspire, and quietly change lives every single day.
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We are at a time when women need to be celebrated, seen, valued, and lifted up more than ever—not just for what they do, but for who they are and how they show up. And here in Dripping Springs, that story is everywhere you look. This event is a way of saying—we see you, we celebrate you, and your impact matters.
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Why Dripping Springs? Here are some fun facts:
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a woman leads the local DSISD school district
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a woman serves as City Administrator, with another woman as Deputy City Administrator
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a woman leads the Chamber of Commerce
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a woman leads the Tourism Bureau
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two women co-lead one of the city’s most beloved traditions, Christmas on Mercer, and bring the joy of rides to our Founders Day Festival
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a woman manages Dripping Springs Ranch Park
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women reporters are covering our news, publishing a local newspaper, and running local publications
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Women are running non-profits, volunteering and so much more!
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Beyond titles and roles, countless women are showing up every day—building businesses, being moms, supporting families, volunteering quietly, and creating the kind of community people want to call home. And we're celebrating all of them!​
The WOW Awards
From bold leaders to quiet changemakers, we celebrate women across a range of categories, including:
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The Pillar of Power Award
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The Watch Her Soar Award
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The Ripple Effect Award
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The Hometown Heroine Award
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The Fearless Founder Award
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The She Brings Us Together Award
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The Boss Lady Energy Award
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The Adorable Badass Award
Each category will feature three finalists, with the WOW winner revealed during the celebration.
Nominations Open In June!
Why The WOW Awards? Here's the Why...
Hi, I’m Lisa!
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For almost 10 years, I’ve been creating retreats and experiences that bring women together to laugh, heal, dance, grow, and remember who they are. I've also lived in Dripping Springs for almost 20 years. The women I meet at my retreats and in our community inspire me every single day.
These Women of Worth (WOW) Awards are designed for those women.
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​The ones who lead.
The ones who lift.
The ones who inspire.
The women who make you stop and say… “WOW!”
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Some may ask, "Why women and not everyone?"
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Here's my answer... One thing I always say at my women's retreats is this: This is not about ignoring all the wonderful men. It’s about lifting women up. There are wonderful men in this world. I’m lucky to have some in my own life, including a husband and son. ​But there are also incredible women quietly changing lives, building community, showing up for others, and making this world brighter in ways that often go unnoticed. I believe they should have a celebration they can all their own.
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I hope you’ll celebrate them with us. ✨
Get Involved!
There are so many ways to be part of the meaningful celebration!
Nominate a WOW Woman!
Know someone who deserves to be seen and celebrated? This is her moment
Become a WOW Sponsor!
Be an integral part of celebrating the Women of Dripping Springs!
Be a Part of the WOW Marketplace!
Featuring the Adorable Badass Bazaar
Attend the Celebration!
Be in the room where women are celebrated, stories shared, the keynote inspires and the energy is unforgettable!
Questions?
Email us at wow@happinesselement.com