The Founding 15

Only 15 Women. One Inaugural Cohort.

Selections are being confirmed now.

THIS IS A FOUNDING MOMENT

Her Legacy Leaders™ was created to recognize women whose leadership is not theoretical — it is measurable, visible, and transformative.

This is the Inaugural Year.

The first 15 women confirmed will become the Founding 15.

  • Not Participant

  • Founders of a leadership recognition legacy.

If you have been building, leading, mentoring, influencing — this is your moment to be formally recognized for it.

Her Legacy Leaders™ 2026

The Founding 15

Celebrating Women Who Lead • Build • Rise

Founded by Anna D. Banks
Powered by Thrive Leadership Institute

Only 15 Women. One Inaugural Cohort.

Selections are being confirmed now.

THIS IS A FOUNDING MOMENT

Her Legacy Leaders™ was created to recognize women whose leadership is not theoretical — it is measurable, visible, and transformative.

This is the Inaugural Year.

The first 15 women confirmed will become the Founding 15.

  • Not Participant

  • Founders of a leadership recognition legacy.

If you have been building, leading, mentoring, influencing — this is your moment to be formally recognized for it.

WHY FOUNDING STATUS MATTERS

The Founding 15 distinction will:

  • Be permanently documented in the 2026 archive

  • Carry historic distinction

  • Position honorees as inaugural leaders of this platform

  • Establish the tone and standard for future cohorts

This recognition will not be expanded retroactively.

When the Founding 15 are confirmed, the 2026 cohort closes.

WHO THIS IS FOR

This platform recognizes women who:

  • Have built organizations, initiatives, or movements

  • Lead beyond their titles

  • Influence systems and decisions

  • Mentor and multiply impact

  • Rise with integrity and strategy

If that description feels accurate — trust that instinct.

Leadership recognizes itself.

WHY FOUNDING STATUS MATTERS

The Founding 15 distinction will:

  • Be permanently documented in the 2026 archive

  • Carry historic distinction

  • Position honorees as inaugural leaders of this platform

  • Establish the tone and standard for future cohorts

This recognition will not be expanded retroactively.

When the Founding 15 are confirmed, the 2026 cohort closes.

SELECTION MODEL

The Founding 15 will be confirmed through:

  • Curated invitations extended by Thrive Leadership Institute

  • A limited number of strategic nominations

Selections are finalized on a rolling basis.

Momentum favors decisiveness.

WHAT FOUNDING HONOREES RECEIVE

Executive spotlight graphic

Coordinated reveal during Women’s History Month

Cross-platform recognition

Permanent Founding 15 archive placement

Public designation as a 2026 Founding Leader

This is not a social post.

It is institutional recognition.

THE WINDOW

Cohort confirmation is in progress....

Remaining Founding 15 positions are limited.

Once filled, the 2026 cohort closes.

This is a defining year.

The women confirmed now will shape the legacy of this platform for years to come.

Choose your path.

Her Legacy Leaders™
A Leadership Recognition Platform by Thrive Leadership Institute

Founded by Anna D. Banks

© 2026 Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc.

WHO THIS IS FOR

This platform recognizes women who:

  • Have built organizations, initiatives, or movements

  • Lead beyond their titles

  • Influence systems and decisions

  • Mentor and multiply impact

  • Rise with integrity and strategy

This recognition will not be expanded retroactively.

When the Founding 15 are confirmed, the 2026 cohort closes.

SELECTION MODEL

The Founding 15 will be confirmed through:

  • Curated invitations extended by Thrive Leadership Institute

  • A limited number of strategic nominations

Selections are finalized on a rolling basis.

Momentum favors decisiveness.

WHAT FOUNDINGHONOREES RECEIVE

Executive spotlight graphic

Coordinated reveal during Women’s History Month

Cross-platform recognition

Permanent Founding 15 archive placement

Public designation as a 2026 Founding Leader

This is not a social post.

It is institutional recognition.

THE WINDOW

Cohort confirmation is in progress....

Remaining Founding 15 positions are limited.

Once filled, the 2026 cohort closes.

This is a defining year.

The women confirmed now will shape the legacy of this platform for years to come.

Choose your path.

Her Legacy Leaders™
A Leadership Recognition Platform by Thrive Leadership Institute

Founded by Anna D. Banks

© 2026 Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc.