2026 BRAVO Awards Luncheon
Schedule
Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am
UTC-07:00Location
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | Goleta, CA
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Join us for our annual luncheon honoring local women of influence at the 12th Annual BRAVO Awards. This year’s theme, Business in Bloom, celebrates the remarkable growth, resilience, and impact of women in our community who are cultivating businesses with purpose, vision, and heart. 🌷 Each year, the NAWBO Santa Barbara chapter proudly recognizes nine outstanding community, industry, and business leaders who have enriched Santa Barbara economically, politically, philanthropically, and socially.
🏆 We are proud to celebrate the following 2026 BRAVO Award Winners:
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Carolyn Aijian, Complete Care at Home
- Kim Clark Leadership Award: Rashi Bahri Chitnis, Shoonya Digital
- Woman Business Owner of the Year: Katy Rogers & Tamara Bingham, Likely Story Strategies
- Entrepreneur to Watch: Meghan Palmquist, The Solopreneur COO
- Philanthropic Champion: Kerri Murray, ShelterBox USA
- Education Advocate of the Year: Katie Szopa, Santa Barbara Education Foundation
- Trailblazer in Tech: Jill Pestana, Pestana Solutions
- Rising Star of the Year: Jennyfer Lopez Garcia, Dos Pueblos Senior High School
We are also thrilled to welcome our Keynote Speaker, Kristen Miller, CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, and our Madame of Ceremony, Anne Pazier, Owner of Santa Barbara Gift Baskets.
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The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 5650 Calle Real,Goleta, California, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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