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Becky Sharpe has been named the recipient of a 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award by Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors long-standing members who see no finish line in their pursuit of world class. With a track record of bold decisions benefiting company, community and beyond, these leaders are a beacon to their peers.

Becky Sharpe is a native of Nashville, TN, a graduate of Overton High School and Vanderbilt University, from where she earned a BA in German and French and an MBA in International Marketing. She is the CEO and owner of International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. In addition to being an 18-year member of Vistage, she is also a Vistage Speaker and owner of A Sharper You, a positive mindset workshop she teaches across the country and internationally. Becky has served on several boards and is an avid supporter of Big Brother Big Sisters of Middle TN, Sister Cities and Walk Bike Nashville. She is married to Michael and the proud parent of three young adults: Tyson, Lucas and Lilly.

“This is such an honor. When I joined Vistage in 2006, I entered a world that has been pivotal in my company’s success and in my personal and professional growth. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my Vistage Chairs, Tim Shaver and Rod Thurley, and to the entire Vistage community,” said Sharpe.

“Becky Sharpe is the kind of leader who not only drives results but also lifts people up along the way. Her passion, integrity and relentless pursuit of excellence has made a lasting impact on the Vistage community and me as a Vistage Chair,” said Thurley. “This Lifetime Achievement Award is a well-earned reflection of the countless lives and businesses she has influenced. Congratulations, Becky. You are truly one of a kind.”

For more information on Vistage Worldwide, Inc., visit vistage.com.