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Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Winners
Highlighting and celebrating women business owners making a big impact in our region
Congratulations
to the 2026 winners, finalists and nominees!
The winners were announced on Sept. 10 at Flight Night
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The award categories are:
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Huge CONGRATULATIONS also to the graduates of the
2026 Momentum Accelerator!
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Sponsored by Central Bank & Trust
Kelly Kolar, Kolar Design
Criteria
The following were considered:
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Overall revenue
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Overall impact on customers and community
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Nominee's community involvement
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Nominee's previous awards
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Finalists​​
Litsa Spanos
ADC Fine Art
Kelly Kolar
Kolar Design
Dr. Sarah Crawford
Anchor Wellness
Woman Tech Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Sponsored by Entrepreneurs' Organization Accelerator (EOA)
Maurissa D'Angelo, owner of D'Angelo Technologies
Criteria
The nominee's business must be in a tech field or has developed new technologies, platforms, SAAS or apps.
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The following will be considered:
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Overall revenue
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Overall impact on customers and community
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Investment money raised
Woman Health Entrepreneur of the Year Award
FBT Gibbons
Alison Fienning, Pinpoint Behavioral Health Solutions
Criteria
The nominee's business must be in a health or health tech field.
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The following will be considered:
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Overall revenue
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Overall impact on customers and community
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Team size
Finalists​​
Erin Christen
Earthganics
Alison fienning
Pinpoint Behavioral Health Solutions
Young Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Sponsored by Square 1
Jahnay Binion, TAGM Marketing
Criteria
The nominee must 23 years old or younger.
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The following will be considered:
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Overall revenue
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Overall impact on customers and community
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Team size
Finalists​​
Brooke Sweeney
Oats Elevated
Alexandra Harris
Celia Baking Co.
Jahnay Binion
TAGM Marketing
Social Impact Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Sponsored by Forcht Bank
Brittney Kane,
Foreverland Farm
Criteria
The nominee's business must be a for-profit or non-profit business that has given back significantly to the community or to a specific population.
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The following will be considered:
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Overall impact on customers and community
Finalists​​
Tammy Nelson
CONQUERing
Amanda Laskowski
Cincinnati Postparum
Brittney Kane
Foreverland Farm
Woman Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Sponsored by DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
Kisiah Cole, Calming Souls Massage
Criteria
The nominee must be an honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces.
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The following will be considered:
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Overall revenue
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Overall impact on customers and community
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Team size
Finalists​​
Libby Winterhalter
Advanced Massage Services
Kisiah Cole
Calming Souls Massage
Momentum Pitch Competition Winner
Sponsored by Interlink Cloud Advisors
Nedra Ward, Petty Waggin' Pet Taxi
Flight Night Fan Favorite Pitch Winner
Sponsored by the Ardis Group
Megan Buldain, Furever Friends Rescue & Wellness
Sponsors
In 2026, the awards and Flight Night are made possible by these generous sponsors:
Award Sponsors
Gold Event Sponsors
Bronze Event Sponsors
All proceeds go to support women entrepreneurs in our region. Thank you!!
Table Sponsors
Want to sponsor Flight Night?
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If you would like to showcase your business to 200 attendees, award winners, and graduates, we would love to have you as a sponsor! Please click below to see the sponsorship levels and reach out to jill@aviatra.org to discuss it.
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