National Association of Women Business Owners - BRAVO Awards
Katy Rogers and Tamara Bingham of Likely Story Strategies are awarded the 2026 Women Business Owners of the Year.
The Santa Barbara NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) chapter is proud to annually recognize the accomplishments of nine community, industry, and business leaders who have enriched Santa Barbara economically, politically, philanthropically, and socially. We honor young leaders who have taken the initiative to make an impact. We honor entrepreneurs who recognized opportunity to bring something new to an industry. We honor leaders who motivate, educate, and inspire others to become better. We honor women who have helped give others a voice.
The full list of award winners includes:
Lifetime Achievement - Carolyn Aijian, Complete Care at Home
Kim Clark Leadership Award- Rashi Bahri, Shoonya Digital
Rising Star - Jennyfer Lopez Garcia, high school student
Entrepreneur to Watch - Meghan Palmquist, The Solopreneur COO
Philanthropic Champion - Kerri Murray, ShelterBox USA
Trailblazer in Tech - Jill Pestana, Pestana Solutions, Santa Barbara Education Foundation
Education Advocate of the Year - Katie Szopa