I.N.S.P.I.R.E. is fifteen days of individual creative challenges, competitions, and performances culminating in the INSPIRE Community Awards Gala Celebration at the River Lodge in Fortuna, California May 1, 2010.

The vision of I.N.S.P.I.R.E. is: “Inspiring women, in all seasons of life to fulfill their calling intellectually, artistically, physically and spiritually.” The name I.N.S.P.I.R.E. is an acronym for the values of I.N.S.P.I.R.E. which are: integrity, nurture, service, passion, intentionality, risk and endurance. These values are expressed in the following individual creative challenges, competitions and performances of: running, writing, public speaking, music, visual art, and compassion. A faith-based initiative, I.N.S.P.I.R.E. seeks to motivate women ages 15 and over to intentionally develop their innate giftedness, skills and abilities in order to make positive contributions in the community in which we live.