Friday, September 25 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT

This lunchtime fête is not to be missed! Beginning with a red-carpet reception, guests will enjoy connecting and celebrating the impact of Step Up mentorship over a light lunch. Experience brand lounges hosted by our event partners, hear from girls and mentors involved with Step Up mentorship, and join us in honoring the women and girls who inspire us to define and pursue our dreams of success.

Guests are invited to celebrate mentorship and belonging in luncheon chic looks in the colors of Step Up Orange, Dreamsicle, Pacific Blue, and Grounding Navy. Your outfit deserves the perfect finishing touch. Inspiration Awards guests receive an exclusive 50% off one pair of shoes at TOMS.com through September 4, so you can Walk In Like You Built It. Secure your seat to receive your unique TOMS code.

Wednesday, November 18 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CT

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and impact! Guests will enjoy connecting with fellow supporters over cocktails and dinner. Experience brand activations hosted by our event partners, hear inspiring stories from girls and mentors involved with Step Up, and join us in honoring the women and girls who inspire us to define and pursue our dreams of success.

Guests are invited to celebrate mentorship and belonging in cocktail or business chic looks in the colors of Step Up Orange, Dreamsicle, Lake Blue, and Grounding Navy. Your outfit deserves the perfect finishing touch. Inspiration Awards guests receive an exclusive 50% off one pair of shoes at TOMS.com through October 28, so you can Walk In Like You Built It. Secure your seat to receive your unique TOMS code.

Now more than ever, teen girls need our support. The challenges they face – from systemic barriers like discrimination and underrepresentation to the daily uncertainties of today's world – are immense. Step Up provides a vital lifeline: mentorship, a safe space, and the skills girls need to thrive. Inspiration Awards plays a critical role in our fundraising efforts to support these life-changing programs. Will you join us in funding the future of women and girls?

Interested in sponsoring Inspiration Awards 2026? See sponsor info and submit the sponsor form below.