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2024 Women of Inspiration Honorees

  

On Monday, December 2, WISE Indy held our annual "Women of Inspiration" event and Holiday Party, presented by the Indianapolis Colts and Penske Entertainment, to honor this year's award winners. The Women of Inspiration Awards, determined and awarded by WISE chapters, honor women in chapter markets who exemplify the spirit of the WISE mission and are making a positive impact on the business of sports while serving as positive role models and mentors for other women. 

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 WISE Indy Award Winners:

  • WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: JoAn Scott, Vice President of Men's Basketball at the NCAA
  • WOMAN TO WATCH: Katie Voelz, Director of Ticket Sales at Indy Ignite

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!

ABOUT JOAN

JoAn as been a trailblazer in the world of basketball for nearly four decades. Her illustrious career began with USA Basketball, where she worked from 1987 to 1996. She then spent 17 years at Nike, playing key roles in major events such as the 2002 FIBA World Basketball Championship and the 2012 Olympic Games. For the past 11 years, she has served as the managing director of the NCAA men's basketball championship and was recently promoted to vice president of men's basketball, overseeing the NCAA Division I, II, and III Men's Basketball Championships, the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), and the NCAA Men's College Basketball Academy. In recognition of her significant contributions to the sport, she was honored with the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

JoAn uses her leadership role at the NCAA to increase visibility and support for women in sports, encouraging future generations of female leaders in basketball and other sports industries. Her journey exemplifies the impact of female leadership in shaping the present and future of athletics. WISE is honored to award JoAn with the 2024 Woman of Influence Award.

ABOUT KATIE

Katie has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and community involvement, making her a deserving candidate for this award.

Her leadership skills are evident in her ability to organize and lead her team to achieve remarkable goals. She built Indy Ignite's ticket sales process from scratch in less than six months, showcasing her dedication and efficiency. Her passion for her work is reflected in the highly-personal sales process she created, which includes a sales training manual and engineered processes with Ticketmaster and the Ignite CRM system.

Her community involvement is equally impressive. She has been a volunteer meal server at Wheeler Mission Ministries and has led innovative programs to support breast cancer survivors and seniors in need of caregivers. Her creativity and commitment to making a positive impact in Central Indiana are truly commendable.

Katie's determination, professionalism, and passion for her work and community make her a rising star and a deserving recipient of this award.

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