{"id":142510,"date":"2026-02-03T22:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T22:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/142510\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T22:13:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T22:13:07","slug":"tbbw-names-2026-women-who-win-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/142510\/","title":{"rendered":"TBBW names 2026 Women Who Win finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tampa Bay Business & Wealth<\/a>\u00a0has announced the finalists for its\u00a0<\/a>2026 Women Who Win<\/a>\u00a0Awards, drawing from\u00a0nearly\u00a0200\u00a0nominations across industries that are shaping Tampa Bay\u2019s economy and civic life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The finalists reflect the breadth of leadership driving the region forward, spanning finance, health care, real estate, technology,\u00a0nonprofits\u00a0and entrepreneurship.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Together, they\u00a0represent\u00a0companies and institutions navigating growth,\u00a0scale\u00a0and community impact in a rapidly evolving market.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each finalist completed a required nomination packet, which was reviewed during a judging session led by an independent panel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

READ: ST. PETERSBURG BUSINESS NEWS<\/a><\/p>\n

The judging panel brought perspectives from health care, economic\u00a0development\u00a0and business operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Judges included Joanne Sullivan, assistant vice president of community engagement at USF\u00a0Health,\u00a0Brooke Mirenda, president and CEO of the Sunshine State Economic Development Corporation and John Mejia, CEO of Mega Service Solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a judge, I was impressed by the depth and accomplishment of the finalists presented to us,\u201d Sullivan said. \u201cSelecting finalists from so many strong applications was challenging. We\u00a0ultimately identified\u00a0an outstanding group of honorees. The process was energizing and reinforced the strength of professional women across the Tampa Bay area.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 2026 Women Who Win Awards Gala will be held April 17 at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by a seated dinner at 7:00 p.m. The event is\u00a0black\u00a0tie.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Finalists for the 2026 Women Who Win Awards are listed below by category.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Business Services\u00a0<\/p>\n

Katie Mahoney, Director of Marketing, Port Tampa Bay\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kelly Flannery, CEO and President, South Tampa Chamber\u00a0<\/p>\n

Misty Carson, Business Development Executive, OneDigital\u00a0<\/p>\n

Valerie St. Martin, Director of Architecture, TomCo Solutions Inc\u00a0<\/p>\n

Entrepreneurs\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kelly Boyd-Rivera, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Cadmus Dental Lab\u00a0<\/p>\n

Melissa Glossup, President and CEO, PDI Connection\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tamara Galla, CEO, Safety Biometrics\u00a0<\/p>\n

Financial Services\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gwynn Davey, President, Tampa Bay Region,\u00a0ServisFirst\u00a0Bank\u00a0<\/p>\n

Paula Woodring, CEO and Founder,\u00a0Reltco\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tarneisha Peters, Regional Director, West Florida, BBIF Capital Inc\u00a0<\/p>\n

Health and Wellness\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ano\u00a0Kashumba, Executive Director, Pioneer Medical Fondation\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kayth\u00a0Sanchez, Senior Readiness and Personnel Operations and Holistic Coach,\u00a0Insideout\u00a0Wellness\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lorraine Parker, Chief Nursing Officer, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital\u00a0<\/p>\n

Icon\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alicia Schulhof, President, Johns Hopkins All Children\u2019s Hospital\u00a0<\/p>\n

Judge\u2019s Choice\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cindy Hesterman, CEO, Vistage Florida\u00a0<\/p>\n

Legal\u00a0<\/p>\n

Barbara Brown, Partner and Managing Attorney, Brown & Kimpton Law\u00a0<\/p>\n

Heather Sanderson, Chief Executive Officer, Sanderson Firm\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rebecca Siviglia, Assistant General Counsel, Moffitt Cancer Center\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nonprofit Large\u00a0<\/p>\n

Janet Stringfellow, President and CEO, Volunteers of America of Florida\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lindsey Langley-Liboreiro, Senior Executive Director, Southwest Florida, American Cancer Society Inc\u00a0<\/p>\n

Maribeth Phillips, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee\u00a0<\/p>\n

Morgan Mandelker, Chief External Relations Officer, Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nonprofit Small\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ashley Lowery, President and CEO, Homeless Empowerment Program\u00a0<\/p>\n

Angeline Howell, Chief Executive Officer, Great Explorations Children\u2019s Museum\u00a0<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Reedy, CEO, Frameworks of Tampa Bay\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nermine\u00a0Rubin, Founder and CEO, Water 4 Mercy\u00a0<\/p>\n

Real Estate\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chelsea Drinkard, Broker Associate, Office Space Brokers\u00a0<\/p>\n

Heidi Venturino, Founder and CEO, Liquidation Dealer LLC\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lauren Coup, Senior Vice President and Tampa Market Leader, Highwoods Properties\u00a0<\/p>\n

Retail and Hospitality\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brooke Palmer Kuhl, President,\u00a0r.s.b.p.\u00a0Events+PR\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gretchen Bauer, Designer and Founder,\u00a0BSwanky\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mollie Suarez, Founder and Owner, Westshore Diamond Co\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wendy Camacho, Chief Operating Officer, Keel Farms Group\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rising Star\u00a0<\/p>\n

Emily Burgoyne, Director of Sales, Forte Opening Solutions\u00a0<\/p>\n

Monica Quimby, Founder and Owner, Wheel Together Retreats\u00a0<\/p>\n

Victoria Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Sock Fancy\u00a0<\/p>\n

The presenting sponsor for the 2026 Women Who Win Awards is The William Stanley Group.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The nonprofit\u00a0partner\u00a0is Habitat for Humanity\u00a0of\u00a0Tampa Bay Hillsborough. International Diamond Center\u00a0and Bake More Pies\u00a0also sponsor the event.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s finalists offer a snapshot of where leadership is\u00a0emerging\u00a0across Tampa Bay and how influence is being exercised across business,\u00a0service\u00a0and community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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