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.
COLUMBUS, OH, April 03, 2013
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.