Nonprofit (large) category: Jessica Muroff, CEO, United Way Suncoast
Education (small) category: Micha Seal, CEO and president, Watermelon Swim
Education (large) category: Rhea Law, president, University of South Florida
Construction and Real Estate category: Elizabeth Dvorak, CEO, Workscapes
Manufacturing category: Deborah Duffey, president, co-founder and chief product development officer, Dermazone
Health and Wellness category: Dr. Rashmi Roy, senior thyroid surgeon, director of thyroid surgical services, Clayman Thyroid Center at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery
Business Services category: Melissa Seixas, state president, Duke Energy Florida
Technology category: Vera Muzzillo, CEO, Proforma
Government category: Lori Larsen, chief strategy officer, Celestar Corp.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leaders category: Avril Walker Stinson, senior director, minority business accelerator and economic inclusion, Tampa Bay Chamber
Military and First Responders category: Toni Roach, captain, behavioral health, Pasco Sheriff’s Office
Sports and Entertainment category: Penny Parks, founder and president, Links Financial and Links Golf
Transportation and Aviation category: Lisa Holland, president and CEO, Sheltair
Entrepreneur category: Joy Gendusa, founder and CEO, Postcard Mania
Financial Services category: Jennifer Garbowicz, senior vice president, Private Client Advisor, Bank of America Private Bank
2023 Overall Winner: Rhea Law, president, University of South Florida