She Leads America Tennessee recognizes Kathleen Cooke, Global Director of Influence Women, with the “Woman of Distinction” award for her transformative leadership in media, entertainment, and faith-based initiatives for women in creative and artistic industries.
Franklin, TN – March 27, 2025 – Kathleen Cooke, global director of Influence Women, has been selected to receive the prestigious “Woman of Distinction” award by She Leads America Tennessee. Honoring Christian women making a significant impact in their sphere of influence, Cooke is recognized for her impact in media and entertainment through the faith-based initiative of Influence Women. The award ceremony will take place at the Richland Country Club in Nashville, Tennessee on April 24, 2025, at 6 PM.
Reflecting on this achievement, Kathleen Cooke remarks, “I am truly honored and humbled to receive this award. This recognition is not just a personal achievement for me but a celebration of the women who work in media, entertainment and leadership who often go unseen.”
Cooke’s contributions in media and entertainment have been recognized in the past. In 2022, she was awarded a national congressional award from She Leads America for “Distinguished Work in Media and Entertainment.” In 2024, she was invited to lead the media sessions for a strategic gathering of 50 women of influence from the U.S. and UK at Windsor Castle in London. She has been invited again to Windsor Castle to lead the media sessions in May 2025.
Kathleen is invited to lead the media sessions at the She Leads America/UK Summit.
She Leads Tennessee seeks to honor women of faith and their influence in various spheres, including business, education, government, Christian ministry, media and entertainment. Past recipients of the “Woman of Distinction” award include Kathie Lee Gifford, Karen Kingsbury, Francesca Battistelli and Dr. Carol Swain.
As a 2025 recipient, Kathleen comments, “I dedicate this honor to all the women who boldly chase their dreams and break barriers. May we continue to lead with courage, compassion, and a deep commitment to bring glory to God through our efforts.”
To schedule an interview with Kathleen Cooke, contact laura@cookemediagroup.com For more information on Kathleen Cooke visit https://kathleencooke.com. For more information on Influence Women visit https://influencewomen.org.
About Kathleen Cooke, Founder/Global Director – Influence Women
Kathleen Cooke is an award-winning producer, actor, speaker, writer, and co-founder of Cooke Media Group and The Influence Lab. She leads Influence Women, a nonprofit organization for Christian media professionals offering mentorship, career development and a faith community for women in the film, television and arts industries. Author of “Hope 4 Today: Stay Connected to God in a Distracted Culture,” she has appeared on top national and international radio, podcast and television shows including CBN and TBN, and her articles carried by Avail Leadership and Charisma Magazine. Find out more at KathleenCooke.com and InfluenceWomen.org
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