2026 Women in Business
Join us for the 21st Annual Most Influential Women in Business Awards, presented by Brown & Brown Insurance in partnership with Auto-Owners Insurance, on October 22nd at The Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach.
What began in 2005 as a special feature in the Volusia/Flagler Business Report has grown into a powerful tradition of recognition and inspiration. Since the inaugural “Influential Women in Business edition in 2005, this program has spotlighted over 500 remarkable women who are visionaries, leaders, and changemakers from every corner of Volusia and Flagler Counties.
This year, we’ll recognize these outstanding women.
2026 Honorees
Amber O'Neal - Gallery 500 | Gallery Director
Carmen Ruiz - FASTSIGNS DAYTONA | Owner/Commissioner Elect
Caroline Cline - ICI Homes | Director of Lifestyle
Caroline Johnson - SMART of Flagler | Director
Chelsea Burbine - Highlights Daytona | Owner/Hairdresser
CYDNEY REAGAN - 1st Class Real Estate Reagan Realty & Community for a Cause| Owner/Broker
Diane Vidal - Chiumento Law | Attorney
Dr. Camesha Whittaker-Samuel - Boys and Girls Club Volusia-Flagler County | CEO
Dr. Ilana Rachele Kennedy - B12 RX & More | Owner
Jennifer Cortez - I Love Lawns Landscaping and Design | Co-Owner/Operator
Karen Chrapek - Volusia Recovery Alliance | Executive Director RRT, CRPS, RCP
Karly White - Brown & Brown | Community Relations Coordinator
Keona Barnwell - Medallion Health Care Services | CEO
Kerri Dorlando - Second 2 None LLC | Owner Operator
Kerrie Ann Ruland - HP Managing Agency, LLC | COO
Kim Brown-Crawford - Intracoastal Bank | Relationship Banker IV
Krista Goodrich - Volusia County Schools | School Board Member
Kristen Hanson - Daytona State College Foundation | Executive Director
Kristina "Kris" Sanders - 1 Ohana 1 Community | Executive Director
Machelle “Shellye” Vallance - WAPN 91.5 FM Public Radio | Owner/President /Manager
Mary McDermott - Brown & Brown, Inc | Sr. Director of Finance & Operations
Michelle Bartlome - Advent Health | Communication leader
Michellene C. "Missy" O’Brien - Volusia Recovery Alliance | Project Coordinator H.E.A.L-VCOA Outreach Specialist
Morgan Potts - Assisted Senior Services | Owner
Patricia Holladay - Global Financial Impact (GFI) | Marketing Director
Sabarina Vidal - Assisted Living by Daytona | Administrator
Sandy Cook - Halifax Repertory Theatre | Executive Director
Saranne Ostler - High Maintenance Cleaning | Owner
Shamara Jefferson - Because of you | Owner
Shelley Stewart - Southern Title | President/CEO
Tammie Cummins - Cummins Financial Services - The Accounting Collective | CEO/Owner
Teresa Rand - Teresa Rand Consulting LLC | Founder/CEO
Top Awards
Most Influential Woman in Business of the Year
Most Charitable Woman of the Year
Private Sector Woman of the Year
Public Sector Woman of the Year
Civic Leader Woman of the Year
Small Businesswoman of the Year
Rising Star Award
2026 Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors