Honoring This Year’s Women Of Distinction In Chattanooga

By Ray Bassett

Published November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM EST

Women of Distinction of Greater Chattanooga

Each year, the Women of Distinction of Greater Chattanooga honors women in this area for their contributions to our community.

This year’s awards presentation and luncheon is Wednesday, November 12th starting at 11:30 AM at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Taylor Bostwick is chief marketing officer at Signal Centers.

Nicole Watson is a Signal Centers board member - and a Women of Distinction honoree in 2018.

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