2023

WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

2023 Woman of the Year:

Deborah C. German, MD

UCF College of Medicine

Entrepreneur Honoree

Betsy Gardner Eckbert

Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

Community Development Honoree

Kimberly Fogle

Central Florida Home for Good

Kimberly Fogle was not present. Accepting the award for her is Martha Mannarino.

Tourism Honoree

Nicole Guillet Martz, Esq AICP

Orlando International Airport

Education Honoree

Loretta Faith Harris, EdD

Triumphant Living Enterprises, Inc.

Communications Honoree

Monica May

Monica May Communications

Central Florida Influencer Honoree

Mia Poinsette

The Poinsette Foundation

Emerging Leader Honoree

Danielle Permenter

Orlando Economic Partnership

Public Service Honoree

Karla Ray

WFTV Channel 9

Women’s Achievement Awards

Celebrating the women who have shaped our community, year after year.

The Women’s Achievement Awards honor leaders, innovators, and change-makers whose impact extends far beyond their industries. Each year, we recognize a group of remarkable women whose dedication, vision, and leadership continue to move our community forward. Explore past honorees and celebrations to the right.