Congratulations to the
V-200 Class of 2026!
Presented by
Entrepreneur awards for women founders who refuse to do business as usual.
The V-List honors US-based women entrepreneurs who are rewriting the rules — building businesses that prioritize people over profit, impacting communities, and human-first culture and practices.
Want to know when applications open for 2027?
Meet the V-200 Class of 2026
Aida Toure
Texture Skin
Aleisha Kelly
3 Kool Kings
Alex McGinness
Arcoiris Design Studio
Alexandra Rodrigues
Arcallon, Inc.
Amanda Russell
Chaos Coordination LLC
Amanda Roman
Domina Consulting Inc
Amara Onwukaeme
Femigist
Ameka Coleman
Strands of Faith
Ana Megrelishvili
Christian Professionals Network Worldwide Foundation (CPNWF)
Andrea Morales
STEAM Minds Academy Corp
Angela Sison
Conrado Studio LLC
Ann Zelada
SEO Needed
Anna Jones
Tidy Little Things LLC
Annie Liao
Come What Mayday
Ariel Wynne
Ground Floor Physical Therapy
Ashlea Bullington
BullRose Productions
Ashunta Sheriff Kendricks
Ashunta Inc
Aurora Diaz
The Jefas
Bethany Harbaugh
Twisted Texas Tour
Bethany Stanton
Ri’s Coffee
Bianca Harris
Joyful Interactions
Bree Noble
Profitable Musician
Bri Franklin
UnDEBTfeated
Bri-Marie Ealy
Manifest Market CLT
Bria Bryant
LEIƏR
Carmen Brooks
Respira
Caroline Guntur
The Swedish Organizer, LLC
Caroline Shelly
HF Planners
Carolyn Fenley
EcoClean Guardians Inc
Dr. Carrie Dennie
Vibrant Wellness
Catherine Perez
Hey Famm
Cecilia Berkley
Cecilia Berkley Holistic Spa
Charli Sharp
Roamate
Charmagne Parker
Charmagne Parker Insurance Agency
Chelsea Taylor
Chat Wit Chels Counseling Services
Christina Durante
Femmes Sans Peur
Christina Weber
WeDeepen
Christine Craig
Red Hot Yoga Smyrna
Christine Young
The Aphrodite Group LLC
Ciara Ward
Caring Conversations Center
Claudine Ng
Electivity
Courtney Cecil
Working Moms Movement
Courtney Villapando
CVilla Design
Cynthia Johnson
Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC
D. Cherelle Cohens
FinTraum LLC
Daphne Register
Young Chefs Academy
Darneisha Beeler
Darneisha B
Dawn Myers
Richualist
Dawn Dickson
PopCom
Devin Brinkley
Creative Gravity Social Media
Dr. Sabine Thomas
JSOL Studios
Durratussharaf Rampurwala
Dcraftsource
Elena Shockman
Paw & Pestle
Elvira Zamora
Wardrobe Divas LLC
Eva Romanova
Resultreach Consulting
Faren Jones
Kuumba Strategies
Faryn Easterling
BestDamnSelf
Fox RedSky
Redsky 5-Star Development
FrancesMary Loughead
BFF Indy
Garla Piatt
MidPro K9
Heather Rose
Peak Tours and Transit
Heather Waisanen
Coastal Maverick
Heidi Lipscomb
Fur & Feathers LLC
Isabel Kirk
DC VA Counseling Psychotherapy LLC
Ivy Boyter
Full Throttle SEO
Jackie Senkandwa
Africana Star LLC
Jade Sanders
Jades Learning Jewels Childcare
Jamie Koll
Girls Who Eat
Jamie Alexander
Living Well With Jamie
Jan Levie
Handy Entertainment
Janell Harvey
Nonprofit Consulting Academy
Janna Coca
Tangles Salon Studio
Jen Herrmann
The Strategy Studio
Jenna Scherma
Learn Mobo
Jenna Williams
Wonder Village Inc.
Jennie Bjorem
Bjorem Publications
Jennifer Scott
HireEffect
Jerecia Lee
Journey with J.Lee Consulting LLC
Jessica Sato
Jessica Sato Consulting
Jillian Lenhard
The Speech Path SLP, PLLC
JoYi Rhyss
AIdedEQ Corp
Judy Lichtenberger
Eagle Eye Signings & Mobile Notary, LLC
Julia Walker
Lorelei’s for Littles
Julie Cassens
MY FOOD TRUCK EVENT LLC
Juls Bindi
EQ Kid books & ZUGO Bike
Kandace Sequeira
KRS Smart Books
Kahindo Mateene
KAHINDO
Kaitlyn Romano
Solidarity Counseling LLC
Karen Young
HR Resolutions
Kat Sterling
Nuspira
Katherine Gyolai
Find Love Safely
Katrina Golden
Lil Mama’s Sweets and Treats
Kayla Keller
High Level Fitness and Therapy
Kelly Edmondson
Timely Presence
KJ Blattenbauer
Hearsay PR
Kristin Smith
Well Supported Family
Kristina Katayama
Be Possible LLC
Larz May
#HalfTheStory & Ginko
LaShall Dodson
Dedicated Virtual Professional Services LLC
LaShanda Milner
Mary’s Foundation of Hope
LaTonia Oyeniran
Braid Miracle
Laura Navaquin
Nava Consulting LLC
Leisa Eckerle
Benjamin Twiggs
Leslie Hassler
Your Biz Rules
Linnea Frye
You, Yes! Coaching
Lirit Rosenzweig Topaz
Neko Productions
Liz Benditt
The Balm Box
Loan Pham
powered by self love oregon LLC
Lyndsey Akers
Lyndsey
Lynette Zelis
Noteable Notes Music Academy, LLC
Makea Macaluso
Togos LV 1 LLC
Marcella Arthur
CoachCella
Marcya Davis
HoopCulture
Margaux Amie
True Self Films LLC
Mariann Jordan
J & P National Youth Empowerment Network, NFP
Marie Firmin
BlackBiz Development Group LLC
Mariel Phillip
Heart Chiropractic and Wellness
Marina Melendez Fontana
Obremel Corp
Meg Daniele
GEM Learning Consultants
Meg Carpenter
The Library Vintage
Melanie Palmer
Emmers
Melinda Jackson
Melinda Jackson Public Relations
Melissa Scott
Modefywear
Melissa Mittelstaedt
MelissaMitt LLC
Melodee Fiske
Pretty Focused
Mia Davis
The Agency by Color Vision
Michelle Powell
Soul Journey Travel
Mindi Alexander
Graphink Fusion LLC
Misha Blackman, Ed.D
Misty’s Closet, LLC
Modupe Babalola
Lofinda Luxury
Montrelle Green
VELVET Wax and Beauty
Narita Snead
Zola’s World Inc
Natalie Carelock
Natalie Lab LLC
Natalie Keller Pariano
NatterDoodle
Natasha Broxton
Select Auto Parts & Sales
Nicole Boyington
Dyslexia Achievement Center
Nicole Leon
L Leon Virtual Assistance
Nicole Halper
Proofed & Proven
Nicole Triplett
The Roche’ Collection
Nina Echevarria
Meli Micah Design Studio LLC
Omobola Adepoju
Woman on Purpose, Inc.
Pallavi Pande
Dtocs
Paloma Soledad
LuxCare Clothing
Pinkey Patel
Myri Health
Premise Martin
Pedi licious Footwear LLC
Prudence Hatchett
PH Counseling, LLC™ & Learn with Prudence™
Quahana Hendree
Q. Hendree Art Consulting LLC
Rachel Harrison
Trauma Specialists of Maryland
Rachel Okun
Okun Law PLLC
Reece Soltani
Chachi’s LLC
Renae Currey
Love Salons & Lovergirl Hair
Riana LeJeune
Renewabl Furniture Inc
Rochelle Levy
Black Girl Assembly
Ruby Proctor
Rooted With Ruby
Ryann Doria
Ryann Kristena Events & Alt Wedding Expo
Sabrina Canario
Like A Friend Said & Canario Communications
Samantha Barton
British Swim School Cleveland East Side
Samantha Snabes
re:3D Inc
Sanaa Abourezk
Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean
Sangeetha Kowsik
Ihsan Ishan Design
Sara Ordway
Ordway Conservatory of Classical Ballet
Sarah Cornejo
MYCO Studio
Sarah Johnston
Showtime Dance
Sarah Mariano
The Stretch Therapists
Shana Pistilli
Rubato School of Music
Shanna Weber
Prima Consulting
Shannon Bullard
Bullard Tire LLC
Shannon Littlehale
Make Space Organizing
Shaunte Allen
Allen Learnimy LLC
Shelly Stotzer
Crosworks
Sofia Muller
Solta AI
Sokpey Chheang
Soul Alchemy IV Hydration and Wellness
Sonal Khakhar
Aahana’s Naturals
Stacey Fike
GloGirl Tanning & GloPro Training
Stella Morrison
CannaContent
Stephanie Garlock
Securities & Investment Advisors, Inc
Stephanie Long
Mrs. SEO
Susan Marie Taylor
Taylored Wisdom LLC
Takirra Winfield Dixon
Unapologetic Communications
Tanisha Clay
Black Genius – Black Famous
Tanya Ferguson
A Special Pre-K Academy
Tanya Rao
Kaveri Coffee Works
Terra Wagner
TheraCare Las Colinas
Tiandra Ellis
Giggle & Grow Playcare LLC
Tiara Hilliard
RouteStars
Tiffany Harvey
Becoming A Young CEO Inc
Tiffany Marshall
LIFE617 INC.
Tobie Spears
Be Humanitarian
Toi Kyles
Indigoz Shoes Corp.
Tucia Lyman
Real Talk Life Coaching
Valentina MacGregor
Valentina Portraiture
Vanessa Bright
GreenLift LLC
Vasheti Quiros
Vasheti Quiros LLC
Victoria Prizzia
Blue Revolution Games
Viviana Andrade
A Plus Academics
Wanda Belle
Belle Financial Services
Yele Oluwa
HATF Happy African Tropical Foods
Yuliya Gimadiev
Eva and Matt LLC
Zhonvieve Ellison
Eleven45 Candle Co.
Zjanice Carter
Carter Contracting Co
People’s Choice voting is open through July 20!
Cast your vote for this special Spotlight Award today!
The Awards
We’re recognizing 200 V-List Honorees of incredible women and non-binary business owners.
Here’s what matters to us: you’re already generating at least *some* revenue, you have a clear vision for where you’re going to impact others, and you’re building your business with intention and human-first practices… because you genuinely give a sh*t about people.
We don’t care if you launched last year or ten years ago, if you’re doing $20K in annual revenue or $20M — if you’re doing business with integrity and prioritizing people (and doing right by your people), we want to see your application.
Spotlight Awards
From all V-List Honorees, we’ll select 25 Spotlight Award winners who exemplify exceptional achievement in specific areas.
On your application, you’ll have the option to put yourself forward for up to three Spotlight Awards (or you can skip this section entirely if you prefer to only be considered for V-List Honoree status).
Here’s a full breakdown…
People-Focused Spotlight Awards
Spotlight Award Winners will be announced on September 29 at Visionary in Los Angeles!
The top honor…
Visionary
of the Year
For the founder who exemplifies exceptional all-around leadership, innovation, and clarity of vision. This is the biggest honor we give. It goes to someone who’s building a wildly impactful business while redefining what’s possible in their industry — with a proven track record of visionary leadership across multiple areas of their business.
Community Champion
of the Year
For the founder who shows up for their community — whether that’s their local neighborhood, their industry, a specific demographic, or a cause they’re committed to championing. These are the founders actively contributing to and advocating for the communities they care deeply about.
Change-maker
of the Year
For the founder disrupting industry norms, challenging conventional systems, and creating meaningful change beyond their own business — who are actively working to shift their industry or create systemic change.
Culture Builder
of the Year
For the founder setting the standard for how businesses should treat their teams who’ve intentionally built exceptional workplace culture. They’re leading with empathy, flexibility, and genuine care for employee wellbeing.
Impact Driver
of the Year
For businesses with measurable social, environmental, or community impact woven into their core mission and is central to the core of how the business operates.
Innovator
of the Year
For the founder pushing boundaries with creative solutions, new business models, or thoughtfully unique approaches to old problems, bringing some type of genuine novelty to their industry or business model.
Startup
of the Year
For businesses under three years old making waves early with innovative ideas, clear traction, and remarkably effective execution. Eligible founders have businesses which launched in 2024 or later and are demonstrating exceptional early momentum.
Growth Leader
of the Year
For the founder achieving exceptional revenue, team, or market growth in the past 1-2 years while maintaining their values and culture.
Mission-Driven Leader
of the Year
For the founder whose mission is the lens through which every decision gets made and demonstrable through the core of every part of the business.
Excellence in Operations
for 2026
For the founder who’s built sustainable systems, processes, and operations that make their business run exceptionally well without sacrificing humanity, balancing efficiency and flexibility.
People’s Choice
Award
Every V-List Honoree will be eligible to compete for this award through public voting, which opens in July 2026. Rally your community, team, and audience — this one’s decided by the people who believe deeply in you and what you’re building.
Industry-Focused Spotlight Awards
Agency
Founder of the Year
For marketing, creative, PR, or service agencies delivering exceptional client results and differentiated approaches.
Advisor
of the Year
For coaches, consultants, mentors, and strategists across industries creating transformative results for their clients.
Educator
of the Year
For course creators, trainers, workshop leaders, and educational founders who’ve created measurable transformations for their participants.
E-comm
Founder of the Year
For DTC brands, online retailers, and product-based businesses with strong sales growth and differentiated brand positioning.
Tech
Founder of the Year
For SaaS, software, apps, AI, and tech platform founders with proven user adoption and innovative products.
New Product
of the Year
For products or services launched within the past 1-2 years showing exceptional innovation and market traction.
Creative
Entrepreneur of the Year
For creative professionals building sustainable businesses around their creative work.
Media & Content
Founder of the Year
For podcasters, publishers, media companies, and content platforms with demonstrated audience growth and sustainable monetization.
Professional services
Founder of the Year
For law, accounting, finance, HR, and other traditional professional services who’ve modernized or innovated within their field.
Health + Wellness
Founder of the Year
For prioritizing accessibility while creating measurable transformations for clients in fitness, mental health, nutrition, and holistic wellness.
Beauty + personal care
Founder of the Year
For beauty, skincare, haircare, and personal care product or service businesses with strong brand differentiation and growth metrics.
Food + Bev
Founder of the Year
For restaurants, CPG food/beverage brands, catering companies, and food businesses with proven market traction and sustainable operations.
Personal brand
of the Year
For influencers, thought leaders, and creators with engaged audiences who are successfully monetizing their personal platforms and building diverse revenue streams.
Social Enterprise
Founder of the Year
For businesses with social impact or mission at their core — B Corps, nonprofits, and mission-driven companies — balancing impact with financial sustainability.
Ready to be recognized?
What is the V-List?
The V-List is Visionaries’ annual awards program celebrating women (or non-binary) entrepreneurs who are building businesses that actually give a sh*t about people, culture, and showing up with integrity. (We’re not saying “eff the patriarchy”… but we’re not not saying that either 😉)
We recognize exceptional founders in two tiers:
V-List Honorees are the core of this program. These are women building businesses across every industry, revenue stage, and business model — the common thread is that they’re doing it with intention and integrity.
Spotlight Awards are chosen from the V-List Honorees and recognize 25 specific achievements — from Visionary of the Year to industry-specific honors like Tech Founder of the Year and Personal Brand of the Year. These awards are announced live at the Visionary conference each fall. All V-List Honorees are also eligible for the People’s Choice Award, which is decided by public vote.
The application is completely free for the 2026 application cycle.
The celebration continues this September at Visionary!
Meet you in Los Angeles?
Join us at Visionary, our conference-meets-scaling mastermind experience for established founders who are ready for sustainable systems, operational elegance, and scalable pathways to blaze a trail through their industry.
At our closing gala on Tuesday night, September 29, we’ll be honoring this year’s V-200 honorees as well as announcing all 25 of the spotlight award winners.
We hope you’ll join us for two days of powerhouse energy, operational strategy, and human-first connection designed to move you forward alongside women who are scaling 6-8 figure companies that are both wildly ambitious and brilliantly impactful!
Doing cool sh*t in business deserves recognition… so are you ready to do this?
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