Stiletto Woman Media Announces The 2013 SWIBA Awards Winners

Stiletto Woman In Business Awards (SWIBA) is a Nationally Recognized Comprehensive Awards Program That Exclusively Honors Women in The Micro Business Sector.

2013-04-03

COLUMBUS, OH, April 03, 2013 (Press-News.org) Stiletto Woman In Business Awards (SWIBA) is a nationally recognized comprehensive awards program that exclusively honors women in the micro business sector. Known for its influential reach, this initiative commemorates prolific leaders across United States and Canada.

The SWIBA Awards has been dubbed a game-changing business conference for diverse women in business. For the 2013 award season, the organization received hundreds of nominations from various companies across the nation; representing nearly every business industry.

"Our awards conference provides a memorable experience like none other," says Wallace, founder and CEO. "We bring diverse women together to not only recognize their efforts, but to equip them with the tools needed to play a bigger game."

The speaker lineup comprised thought-leaders such as Tina Sloan, author and legendary actress from "Guiding Light," "Law & Order," "Third Watch," and others; Dee Marshall, life coach and national TV personality known for her work on TV One's "Makeover Manor;" Jen Groover, inventor of The Butler Bag and host of the PBS special "Empowered: Keys to Unlocking Your Unlimited Potential;" Stacey Ferguson, attorney and renowned conference producer known for the spectacular Blogalicious Weekend conference, and several other powerful entrepreneurs.

This year's primary partners and sponsors included Phisco Marketing, Females with a Mission, Enchanted Events of Atlanta, Audacrease Entertainment Group, Enraptured Events, Images by Winston, Amusing Treats, Seeing Angels Two by Two, The Go To Ladies, KTL Shoes, and Meet Yo Tweet to name a few.

Along with powerful authors Cheryl Wood, Laurie Davis, Katrina Harrell, Brandi Mitchell and Jennifer Nelson; exhibitors like BrightFire Women's Business Network, Time 2 Profit, 5 Star Business Management, My Loveable Legs, and Who Bags International took part as well.

To learn more about the awards conference and the Stiletto Woman brand, visit http://www.stilettowoman.com.

Introducing the 2013 SWIBA Awards Honorees:

Startup Business Of The Year
Dr. Malaika Simone Thomas, getwhiterteethtoday.com

The Trailblazer In Business Award
Liza Huber, sagespoonfuls.com

Inspirational Entrepreneur Of The Year
Jessica Grace White, jessicagracewhite.com
Sandra Dubose-Gibson, sandradubose.com

Artistic Entrepreneur Of The Year
Jessica Durrant, jessicadurrant.com

Entrepreneur Of The Year (Creative Arts & Media)
Bessie Akuba, bessieakuba.com

Innovative Entrepreneur Of The Year
Marcy McKenna, marcymckenna.com

Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Tori Molnar, myutoria.com
Gabrielle J. Williams, gabriellejwilliams.com

Business/Life Coach Of The Year
Shanesia Winston, savvybusinessmakers.com

Mom Entrepreneur Of The Year
Adjua Ferguson, pjtuttles.com

Blogger Of The Year
Victoria McGinley, vmacandcheese.com
Tami Reed, talkingwithtami.com

Social Media Influencer Of The Year
Aniesia Williams, gotoladies.com

Website Of The Year
Girls on the Run International, girlsontherun.org
Marcy Twete, careergirlnetwork.com

Adult/Youth Mentor Of The Year
Lorene Collier Purcy, maximizeyourmindset.com

Author Of The Year
Daree Allen, dareeallen.com

Girl Advocate Of The Year
Walethia Aquil, graceandcharm.com
Dana Kerford, urstrong.com

Fashion Business Of The Year
Alesya Opelt, alesyabags.com

Style Business Of The Year
Katie C, makeupbykatiec.com

Photography Business Of The Year
Heather Rice, heatherricephotography.com
Tracey Brown, traceybrownphoto.com

Service-Based Business Of The Year
Carol Sankar, carolsankar.com

Entrepreneur Of The Year (Consulting & Business Services)
Aradia Knight, aidara.co

Web/Graphics Business Of The Year
Jennifer Talbot, taskcrate.com

Entrepreneur Of The Year (Education & Teaching)
Doreen Foxwell, thechildrensschoolofyoga.com

Product-Based Business Of The Year
Lori Reynolds-Louis, mochamoon.com

Entrepreneur Of The Year (Beauty & Wellness)
Gail Gibson, myloveablelegs.com
Stephanie Green Bass, plabeauty.com

Women's Organization Of The Year
Kristi L. Jackson, womenceoproject.com

Entrepreneur Of The Year (Marketing & Communications)
Camille Allen, camille-allen.com

Entrepreneur Of The Year (Cuisine & Desserts)
Elaina Vazquez, boutiquebites.com

Entrepreneur Of The Year (Health & Healing)
Melisa Alaba, visionworkscc.com

Entrepreneur Of The Year (Weddings & Events)
Jade Ladson, thespecialoccasion.net
Ashley Baber, ashleybaberweddings.com

Entrepreneur Of The Year (Social & Non-Profit)
Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim, future-foundation.com

Entrepreneur Of The Year (Youth Services & Products)
Monique Terrell, Psy D, streetsmartyouthproject.org

Business On The Rise Award
Katrina Harrell, katrinamharrell.com
Lori Manns, qualitymediaconsultants.com
Kyna Baker, 5starbusmgmt.com

The Small Business Success Award
Ginger Whitley, seeingangelstwobytwo.com

Best Overall Business Of The Year
Nellie Akalp, corpnet.com

Stiletto Woman Media (www.stilettowoman.com) is a Forbes-ranked leadership-centric lifestyle improvement company designed to empower women in business. The company has become the ideal resource for women transitioning into entrepreneurship, aiming for work-life balance, and desiring to sustain new and existing businesses. Stiletto Woman Media is well-known for its businesswomen's publication, Stiletto Woman Magazine; a source of inspiration and real talk for women entrepreneurs.

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