HOUSTON’S 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN

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HOUSTON, TX - Executive Director Alison Bell has been named one of “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2025” by Houston Woman Magazine. Each of the honorees was nominated for inclusion on the “50 Women of Influence” list by a reader of Houston Woman Magazine and then selected by the staff of the publication.

According to Beverly Denver, editor and publisher of Houston Woman Magazine, “Those selected as Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2025 have earned an enviable reputation for their expertise in a particular field or arena. They are knowledgeable and credible. The thoughts and actions of these women influence the thoughts and actions of others. It is our distinct pleasure to introduce these remarkable women to our readers and to others in our community.”

Since 2009, Houston Woman Magazine has published an annual, keepsake edition featuring Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of the Year.

A celebration dinner, attended by the honorees and their invited guests, was held Thursday night, March 25, 2026, at the Junior League of Houston. The ballroom there was full, with more than 330 participating in the festivities. Included in the crowd were many past honorees, several elected officials and hometown celebrities.

During the evening, Houston Mayor John Whitmire was recognized and invited on stage to address the assembled crowd. Afterwards, Denver introduced the honorees individually, and after walking on stage, a “50 Women of Influence” recognition award was presented to each by Mayor Whitmire.

Copies of the keepsake edition featuring Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2025 were released at the big event and, today, they were mailed to subscribers of Houston Woman Magazine.