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A WomELLE Production

An evening of voice, vision & legacy

Female Voice
Awards

A beautiful evening celebrating women who are building, leading, and creating change.

Orlando, Florida

The heart of the evening

The Vision

You are stepping into a night created with intention, elegance, and quiet allure. The Female Voice Awards is an elite black tie gala honoring visionary women from across the nation and our home in Florida who are building the future of industry with substance. This is the signature gala of The Voice of Industry Weekend.

The Female Voice Awards supports women carrying invisible responsibility across work, family, and leadership, often without recognition or relief. This night is where those women are seen, celebrated, and treated with the respect they rarely receive in everyday life. Surrounded by leaders, founders, and partners, it is one night of high end glamour and high level connection.

From red carpet to final toast

The Evening Experience

Four distinct moments, composed as one unforgettable night.

01

6:00 PM

The Arrival

Step onto the Red Carpet for a high fashion photography experience and exclusive Legacy Media interviews. Your moment to shine begins the second you arrive.

02

6:30 PM

The Reception

An elite cocktail hour featuring signature spirits and curated networking with distinguished leaders across healthcare, tech, hospitality, nonprofit and more.

03

7:30 PM

The Gala

A multi-course gourmet dining experience and the official presentation of the 2026 Female Voice Awards. Witness the crowning of this year’s honorees.

04

Your Legacy

The Content

Every guest departs with access to professional media from the evening representing the ultimate upgrade for your professional brand and personal archive.

More than an event

Why This Evening Matters

Elevate Your Circle

Spend the evening in the company of women at the peak of their industries. Healthcare executives. Tech founders. Legal powerhouses. Hospitality leaders. This is your room.

Professional Visibility

Position yourself or your brand on the most prestigious red carpet in the city. Be seen. Be photographed. Be remembered.

Celebrate Excellence

Witness the crowning of this year’s honorees in an environment of pure luxury. Stand alongside the visionary women defining the future of industry.

On the stage

Featured Voices

Artists, hosts, and leaders whose voices shaped the rhythm and meaning of the evening.

Sophia DuJardot

Co-host

Sophia DuJardot

CEO & Co-Founder of AudioMazes & Founder of Belle Voix Studios

Mimi Maynard

Co-host

Mimi Maynard

Award-Winning Voice Actress, Producer, Casting & Voice Director

Michael Scott (“Action”)

Speaker

Michael Scott (“Action”)

Actor, Voiceover Artist & Director with credits in Marvel, Disney, Warner Bros. & Netflix

Virginia W. Harris

Speaker

Virginia W. Harris

National President of 100 Black Women, Inc.

Meriele

Singer

Meriele

American Singer-Songwriter

The 2026 Female Voice Awards

Our Honorees

Visionary women recognized for the work, leadership, and impact they bring to their industries and communities.

Ashley Poklar

Special Recognition

Ashley Poklar

Clinical Director of Sentinel Foundation & Founder of A Poklar Ponders

Staci Swiderski

CEO of the Year

Staci Swiderski

CEO and Founder of Family Source Consultants & She Decides Collection

Andrea De La Cerda

Visionary of the Year

Andrea De La Cerda

Founder and CEO of The Clover Agency & Kandula Communications

Sophia DuJardot

Startup of the Year

Sophia DuJardot

CEO & Co-Founder of AudioMazes & Founder of Belle Voix Studios

Katia Medina

Community Leadership Award

Katia Medina

Vice President of Prospera Central and Northeast FL

Pauline Rogers

Special Recognition

Pauline Rogers

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

Catherine Akubo

CEO of the Year 2026

Catherine Akubo

CEO of MPB Health

Nicole Odom-Hardnett PhD

Woman of Impact

Nicole Odom-Hardnett PhD

Founder and CEO of Focus Point Solutions, LLC

Raj Girn

Woman of Achievement Award

Raj Girn

Founder of The Open Chest Confidence Academy

Christiane Constantineau

Author of the Year

Christiane Constantineau

Cash flow expert and Trainer at 6DT Consulting

Dr. Keyaunoosh Kassauei MD

Social Impact Leader

Dr. Keyaunoosh Kassauei MD

Founder & Creative Director of Conscious Coaching

Jamie Santillo, BA, MAM, CTP

Advocate for Equality

Jamie Santillo, BA, MAM, CTP

Owner & Founder of Adventures by Jamie

Organizations creating change

Company Awards

AudioMazes logo

Startup of the Year

AudioMazes

Orlando Cat Café logo

Social Impact Business of the Year

Orlando Cat Café

Focus Point Solutions, LLC logo

Woman-Owned Business of the Year

Focus Point Solutions, LLC

Adventures by Jamie logo

Top 5 Woman-Owned Companies

Adventures by Jamie

English Communication Academy logo

Innovative Business of the Year

English Communication Academy

Table Release · 85% Capacity

The Invitation

Due to the exclusive nature of our venue and the intimacy of the evening, invitations are limited and being released in phases. We invite you to secure your place in the circle before the final curtain call.

While the stage belongs to the women, the room is for everyone who believes in the power of the female voice.

Joining leaders from   Finance · Tech · Non-Profit · Law · Hospitality · Education

The partners in the room

Proudly Supported By

Organizations whose support helps ensure women’s work is honored with the scale and care it deserves.

A night to remember

Relive the Magic

To everyone who joined us for the 2025 Female Voice Awards Gala, thank you for making it an evening to remember. Your presence, your energy, and your voices filled the room with something extraordinary. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026.

Orlando · Florida

The Venue

Caribe Royale Orlando

8101 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821

Dress Code
Black Tie · Red Carpet Attire Required
Parking
Discounted for event guests at $18 per day, plus tax.
Accessibility
The venue offers accessible entrances and seating.

Saturday

05/30

Twenty Twenty-Six

Continue the conversation

A seat in the room begins with an invitation.

Questions about attendance or partnership? Call 561-424-6352 or email WomELLE.