Every year, South Florida Business & Wealth shines a spotlight on the women who are not only shaping industries but shaping lives — in boardrooms, in their communities, and at home. The 2025 Prestigious Women Awards continued this tradition with an unforgettable luncheon honoring trailblazing women who lead with heart, vision, and purpose.
Hosted at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale, this year’s celebration transported over 250 guests to the romantic hills of Italy with a countryside-inspired affair. From the whimsical decor by Balloons Galore & More to the custom awards by American Trophy, every detail was curated to celebrate excellence in its most elegant form.
Taking the stage as Mistresses of Ceremony were South Florida favorites, Julie Guy and Tamara G — better known as THOSE 2 GIRLS in the Morning from 101.5 Lite FM — bringing energy, laughter, and heart to the celebration.
The afternoon’s success was made possible by Presenting Sponsor Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, who showed deep support for their honorees — including the incredible Dr. Katharine Button and the surprise Community Driven Award recipient, DeAnn Hazey.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our Silver Sponsor, Shino Bay, where our honorees will be pampered with some well-deserved self-care in the months to come.
This year’s honoree list reads like a who’s who of female leadership: Giselle Cheminand of GCI World Wide, Stacy Ritter of Visit Lauderdale, Erbi Blanco-True of Banesco, Teri Fuentes of Lockton, Christine Love-Hernandez of Chapman Partnership, Nicole Covar of Covar Global Events and Marketing, and Diana Quintero of Virgin Voyages — to name just a few.
South Florida Business & Wealth believes in recognizing brilliance wherever it shines. From our Excellence in Human Resources Awards to our signature Apogee Awards for C-suite leaders, we are committed to celebrating those who lead with impact. And the Prestigious Women Awards are particularly special: They’re about sisterhood. They’re about change. They’re about raising each other up, owning our strength, and standing united — today and every day.
