women of the year
Orlando Magazine’s 2026 Women of the Year Honorees
Thank you to our readers for your insightful nominations; thank you to our women for your service.
Orlando Women of the Year 2026 Honorees – Deb Krekel, Jamie Merrill, Jennifer Cook, Azela Santana
Meet these incredible local women honored as Orlando's 2026 Women of the Year.
Orlando Women of the Year 2026 Honorees – Wanda M. Reas, Trina Gregory, Aminah Harris
Meet these incredible local women honored as Orlando's 2026 Women of the Year.
Orlando Women of the Year 2026 Honorees – Crystal Davidson-Sims, Prita Chhabra, Margaret "Maggie" Bonko, Catherine Rea
Meet these incredible local women honored as Orlando's 2026 Women of the Year.
Orlando Women of the Year 2026 Honorees – Danielle Permenter, Belinda O. Kirkegard
Meet these incredible local women honored as Orlando's 2026 Women of the Year.
Orlando Women of the Year 2026 Honorees – Susan Boucher, Marcellene S. Mercedes Baugh, Giuliana Horal
Meet these incredible local women honored as Orlando's 2026 Women of the Year.
Orlando Women of the Year 2026 Honorees – Orlando Valkyries
Meet these incredible women honored collectively as Orlando's 2026 Women of the Year.
Orlando Women of the Year 2026 Honorees – Dr. Linda Walters, Dr. Sherry Paramore and Marsha Lorenz
Meet these incredible local women honored as Orlando's 2026 Women of the Year.
Women of the Year Nominations
The 2026 nomination period will open August 1! Do you know a woman who is making a positive impact on our community?
Orlando Magazine’s 2025 Women of the Year Honorees
We asked you, our readers, for nominees and you responded with a wealth of recommendations, along with details on how these women make a huge difference in the lives of countless people daily.
Orlando Women of the Year 2025 Honorees – Dr. Treshonda Baucom, Dr. Keyne Johnson-Nowlin and Dr. Linda Papa
Meet Dr. Treshonda Baucom, Dr. Keyne Johnson-Nowlin and Dr. Linda Papa, three of the 2025 Women of the Year Honorees.
Orlando Women of the Year 2025 Honorees – LaTonya R. Stark, Wednesday Hugus, Dana Nichols and Tiffany Hughes
Meet Tonya R. Stark, Wednesday Hugus, Dana Nichols and Tiffany Hughes, four of the 2025 Women of the Year Honorees.
Orlando Women of the Year 2025 Honorees – Mimi Chan, Onchantho Am, Patti Jo Church-Houle
Meet Mimi Chan, Onchantho Am, Patti Jo Church-Houle, three of the 2025 Women of the Year Honorees.
Orlando Women of the Year 2025 Honorees – Stephanie Garris, Dr. Ilene E. Wilkins, Angela Garcia and Jennifer Rice-Palmer
Meet Stephanie Garris, Dr. Ilene E. Wilkins, Angela Garcia and Jennifer Rice-Palmer, four of the 2025 Women of the Year Honorees.
Orlando Women of the Year 2025 Honorees – Mia Poinsette, Zeynep Portway, Valerie Boey Ramsey, Linda Ferrone
Meet Mia Poinsette, Zeynep Portway, Valerie Boey Ramsey, Linda Ferrone, four of the 2025 Women of the Year Honorees.
Orlando Women of the Year 2025 Honorees – Stephanie Palacios, Dr. Georgia Lorenz, Mumtaz (Taz) Tharoo
Meet Stephanie Palacios, Dr. Georgia Lorenz, Mumtaz (Taz) Tharoo, three of the 2025 Women of the Year Honorees.
2025 Women of the Year Breakfast Reception
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Women of the Year 2024 Honorees - Lorraine Sovern & Deborah Wiggins
Meet Lorraine Sovern & Deborah Wiggins, two of our amazing 2024 Women of the Year Honorees.
Women of the Year 2024 Honorees - Mary Lou Sole, PhD, RN, Barbara Walters-Phillips, Tricia Hage & Sierra Rainge-Jones
Meet Mary Lou Sole, PhD, RN, Barbara Walters-Phillips, Tricia Hage & Sierra Rainge-Jones, four of our outstanding Women of the Year Honorees.
Women of the Year 2024 Honorees - Dr. Kideste Mariam Yusef & Samantha Haar
Meet Dr. Kideste Mariam Yusef & Samantha Haar, two of our outstanding Women of the Year Honorees.
Women of the Year 2024 Honorees - Jessica Hallgren Haines, Debbie Rodriguez, & Monique Waldrop
Meet Jessica Hallgren Haines, Debbie Rodriguez, & Monique Waldrop three of the 2024 Women of the Year Honorees.
Women of the Year 2024 Honorees - Joyce Riggins-Baker, Alexis Jackson, Haley Crain Carter, & Sherry Wheelock
Meet Joyce Riggins-Baker, Alexis Jackson, Haley Crain Carter, & Sherry Wheelock, four of our incredible Women of the Year Honorees.
