W OTYS
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
T.2HE W.3OTY TOP THREE in alphabetical order ...
Shannon Evans S&K Boutique Pensacola, FL
Taxie Lambert RDCY + 4EVR DEZ Pensacola, FL
Bobbi Jo O’Marra
Air Force Enlisted Village Fort Walton Beach, FL
F.4ASHION The Boutique Owner Sherry Smith The Personalization Market The Bridal Consultant Leigh Green Bridal Suite The Clothier Reagan Nelson Dillard’s Cordova Mall The Fashion/Personal Stylist Valeria McFarland VM Image Designer The Fashion Designer Nicole Paloma Nicole Paloma Original Handsewn Designs The Formal Wear Provider Brooke Jackson Nixon’s Formalwear The Furniture Retailer Trisha Henry The Henry Haus The Jeweler Ashleigh Woolly Beyond Measure Jewelers The Local Retailer Jill Noble Drift Boutique The Seamstress Tracie Byrd Sewn
BEAUTY.6 The Aesthetician Julie Diep Skin & Tonic The Esthetician Ingrid Patterson Mind Body & Soul Medical
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The Hair Stylist Deana Kale Beau Halo Salon The Injector - DeFuniak Springs Cami Morgan The Pink House Aesthetics & Wellness
The Injector - Destin Amber Wiebe Destin Medical Spa The Injector - Fort Walton Beach Danielle McGraw Aesthetic Artistry Med Spa The Injector - Gulf Breeze Dayona Kendrick Aesthetic Artistry Med Spa The Injector - Mobile, AL Virginia Reeder Advanced Dermatology The Injector - Panama City/PCB Brianna Berry, PA-C Dermatology Specialists of FL The Injector - Pace/Milton Allie Ballew Skin & Tonic The Injector - Pensacola Marlee Bruno Mind Body & Soul Medical The Injector - Santa Rosa Beach Brittani Hass Glōhaus Luxury Aesthetics & Wellness The Lash Technician Jennifer Brown Elegance by Genipher The Makeup Artist Jo Stanovich Blush & Needle Society The Mobile Spray Tan Company Payton Brundage Elite Spray Tan The Nail Technician Susana Wetzel Beachside Beauty The Piercer Bridget White Blush & Needle Society The Permanent Makeup Midian Cosson Blush & Needle Society The Skin Care Specialist Alaina Mallin Glōhaus Luxury Aesthetics & Wellness
H.2OME The Association Manager Kati Curle Saltwater Vacations The Interior Designer Joy Adams Joy Adams Designs/ Furniture South The Mortgage Lender Tracy Frick University Lending The Real Estate Professional Commercial Brigette Brooks Team Brooks, Emerald Coast Realty The Real Estate Professional Residential Cynthia Kennedy The Agency Real Estate The Real Estate Team Leader Crystal Watkins The Watkins Group The Stone Provider Angela Rissi Phoenix Surfaces The Title Company Originator Shawn McCorkle Foundation Title
L.4IFESTYLE.5 The Artist Velia Lala Velia Lala Designs The Barista Rae McCollum The Coffee Guy Cafe The Caterer Cristin Peterson Greek’s Catering & Events The Chef Carrie Knife Knife’s Edge Private Chef & Catering The Dance Instructor Margaret Takacs First Dance Ballroom Studio The Dancer Lydia Faith Gallup Luminary Entertainment Company
The Event Planner Savannah Tims Bashes & Bubbly, LLC
The Wedding Planner Kimberly Snelson Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
The Farmer’s Market Purveyor Sandy Veilleux The Farm of Pensacola
The Writer/Director Nancy Hasty Nancy Hasty
The Life Coach Fallon Jaye Rudisil Fallon Jaye Coaching
H.2EALTH.6
The Mixologist Dannon Byrd Tap the Coast The Motivational Speaker Madrina Ciano Madrina Ciano The Musician Virginia Clark White Tie Rock Ensemble The News Anchor Laura Hussey WEAR-TV The Pastry Chef Jamie Maher Rollin’ In Dough The Performing Artist Shelby Souris Flying With Ease Entertainment The Photo Booth Provider Niki Rasher Poshd Out Events 360 Photo Booth The Photographer Jacqueline Lucille Gourley itsjacqlucille The Podcast Host Monica Sanford, DNP The Monica Sanford Show The Restaurateur Heather Thomas The Edge Seafood & Skybar The Tattoo Artist Dani Miluv Howard Alliance Tattoo Studio The TV Personality Sue Straughn WEAR-TV The Videographer Stacy Po Destin The Beautiful
The Alternative/Natural Medicine Dr. Erin Mayfield Lifestyle Medicine Wellness and Recovery The Audiologist Sabrina Shaw The Hearing Doctor The Cardiologist Mary Mehta, M.D. FAAC Nemours Children’s Health - Pensacola The Chiropractor Kathryn Martine Beachside Chiropractic & Wellness The Cosmetic Dentist Julia Frigo Santa Rosa Smiles The Dermatologist Haley Lewis, DO Dermatology Specialists of FL The General Practitioner Kacey Gibson, DO Emerald Coast Medical Group The Health Coach Shereen Rowlands Raw Fit The IV Therapy Provider Tucker McPherson thrIVe Wellness The Massage Therapist Stephanie Knight Escape Wellness Spa The Nurse Taylor Allen Asclepius Concierge Medicine The Nurse Leadership Jaime Conti Mind Body & Soul Medical The Nurse Practitioner Rachel Burks Mind Body & Soul Medical
H.2EALTH.6 The Optometrist Dr. Grace Tegenkamp Eye Guy The Orthodontist Casi B. Stubbs, DMD, PA Stubbs Orthodontist The Pediatrician Dr. Melanie Parm White-Wilson Medical Center, P.A. The Personal Trainer Sadie Kolves Sadie Kolves, LLC The Pharmacist Lisa Carr Guardian Pharmacy Gulf Coast The Physical Therapist Victoria Berry The Hand Center of The Emerald Coast The Podiatrist Grace Torres Hodges Torres Hodges Podiatry The Weight Loss Provider Paige Kratz Glōhaus Luxury Aesthetics & Wellness The Woman’s Health Provider Jennifer Richardson Emerald Coast Medical Group
COMMUNITY.4 The Ambassador/Influencer Dyricka Tucker @TheCurvyDy The Attorney Tiffany Sullivan Tiffany A. Sullivan, PLLC The Banker Lane Redding United Community Bank The Boat Captain Pam Kane Smile-N-Wave Sailing Adventures The Boss Hong Potomski Florida Blue
The Business Coach/Trainer Rachael Gillette VMG Solutions
The Office Manager Christy Davidson 50 Dollar Eye Guy
The CEO Wendy Smith Aero Air Charter
The Paralegal Brittany Price Crawford Law
The CPA Wendy Hoeflich Air Force Enlisted Village
The Philanthropist Jan Miller Jan Miller
The Financial Adviser Mary Tinsley Tinsley Wealth Management
The PR Maven Whitney Lee True Story Public Relations
The Hotelier Mallory Studer Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel
The Social Media Guru Cali Hlavac To Do In Destin
The HR Director Meri Asmar The Lewis Bear Company
The Teacher/Educator Karen Fleming Longleaf Elementary
The Insurance Agent Wendy Delfiacco Classic Insurance Group
The Travel Advisor April Davidson Curated Adventures
The IT/Web Designer September Dye YourTEK Professionals
The Travel Agent Tammy McDaniel Tammy’s Journeys
The Law Enforcement Officer Shanna Ciano Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
The Venue Proprietress Brooke Brannon The Chapel 30A
The Marketing Professional Katie Anderson Let’s Get Social Society
The Visionary Ricki McWillaims Ricki McWillaims
The Marketing Professional Medical Sarah Javier Fishbein Orthodontics
The Volunteer Melissa Johnson Fearless Community
The Marketing Professional Non-Profit Scarlett Bauman Air Force Enlisted Village The Marketing Professional Tourism Melissa Watson Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort The Military Service Member Tiffany Orner IGY6 Company/ Flow Coastal Studio The Non-Profit Director Sally Bergosh Health & Hope Clinic
The Women’s Advocate Alicia Tappan SURVIVOR-LED SOLUTIONS