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Our 2026 Winners

Meet the women honored with a 2026 Female Voice Award. Each one has made a strong impact through her work, passion, and leadership. Get to know the voices behind the change.



Female Voice Awards 2026

Celebrating the Women Making
an Impact and Leading with Purpose

Catherine Akubo

Catherine Akubo

CEO of the Year 2026

CEO of MPB Health

mpb.health
Ashley Poklar

Ashley Poklar

Special Recognition

Clinical Director of Sentinel Foundation & Founder of A Poklar Ponders

apoklarponders.org
Pauline Rogers

Pauline Rogers

Special Recognition

Founder & Program Director of Reaching and Educating for Community Hope (RECH) Foundation

rechfoundationms.org
Katia Medina

Katia Medina

Community Leadership Award

Vice President of Prospera Central and Northeast FL

prosperausa.org
Nicole Odom-Hardnett PhD

Nicole Odom-Hardnett PhD

Woman of Impact

Founder and CEO of Focus Point Solutions, LLC

focuspointbh.com
Raj Girn

Raj Girn

Woman of Achievement Award

Founder of The Open Chest Confidence Academy

theopenchestconfidenceacademy.com

Company Awards

Recognizing businesses that go above
and beyond in creating positive impact.

AudioMazes

AudioMazes

Startup of the Year

 

audiomazes.com
Orlando Cat Café

Orlando Cat Café

Social Impact Business of the Year

 

orlandocatcafe.com
Focus Point Solutions, LLC

Focus Point Solutions, LLC

Woman-Owned Business of the Year

 

focuspointbh.com
Adventures by Jamie

Adventures by Jamie

Top 5 Woman-Owned Companies

 

adventuresbyjamie.com
English Communication Academy

English Communication Academy

Innovative Business of the Year

 

englishcommunicationacademy.com


2027 Nomination is Open

Whether she's on our radar, nominated by someone like you, or stepping forward on her own, every path to the Female Voice Awards begins with impact. Nominate the woman who has moved you with her courage, inspired you with her leadership, or made a lasting difference in her community. From entrepreneurs and educators to advocates and changemakers, we want to hear their stories. Nominations are open until January 29, 2027!