The Alice Awards, named after Alice Guy-Blaché, the world’s first female director, honor extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to the entertainment and media industries.
The event will take place at the Nashville PBS Studios, located at 161 Rains Avenue, Nashville, and will feature dinner followed by the awards ceremony.
The evening will be hosted by Women in Film & Television Nashville President Nancy Puetz and will include a special presentation honoring acclaimed author Valerie Martin for her outstanding contributions to storytelling and the arts.
We are proud to recognize our 2026 sponsors, including Nashville PBS, Film House, TIIFF, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka, whose generous support helps make this celebration possible. Additionally, King’s Jeweler will be donating $100 to each award winner, further celebrating their achievements and impact.
Event Schedule:
Dinner – 7:00 PM | Awards – 8:00 PM
Tickets:
Individual: $75 | Table (8): $500 ($100 discount)
https://wiftnashville.org/alice-awards-january-2026/
2026 Alice Awards Honorees:
Patti Price – Woman of Influence Award
Producer and Owner of KP Films Studio
Deborah Allen – Pioneer Award
Chart-topping country artist and songwriter
Carla Christina Contreras – Vanguard Award
President of Nashville SAG-AFTRA Local
Carolyn McDonald – Trailblazer Award
Award-winning producer, director, and scriptwriter
Becky Magura – Lynda Evjen Impact Award (Inaugural Recipient)
President and CEO of Nashville PBS
Donna Fargo – Icon Award
Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer
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