ABWA Names 2027 Top Ten Business Women Ahead of National Women’s Leadership Conference

The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) has announced its Top Ten Business Women, Class of 2027, recognizing ten members from across the country for outstanding career achievement, leadership, education, and community involvement.

One of the honorees will be named the 2027 American Business Woman of ABWA during the Top Ten Business Women’s Award Luncheon on October 1 at ABWA’s signature event, the 2026 National Women’s Leadership Conference (NWLC) in Sugar Land, Texas.

Each fall, hundreds of ABWA members gather at NWLC to celebrate professional achievements, explore timely business topics, learn from nationally recognized leaders, and build the connections and relationships that support women throughout their careers.

ABWA’s 2027 Top Ten Business Women

• Ardis Bazyn — California, Pathfinder Chapter; President, Bazyn Communications
• Wendy Bowser — Texas, Fort Bend County Chapter; CEO/Benefits Adviser, Bowser Insurance Services
• Beverly Eddy — Maryland, Oxon Hill Charter Chapter; Owner/Executive Director, Mighty Minds Enrichment Center
• Anita Eno — Alabama, Alabama Leading Ladies Chapter; CEO, Prayers Are Answered Inc.; Owner, ENO Associates Inc.
• Shenice Hall — South Carolina, Women Connecting Women Chapter; Owner/CEO, The Peace Pantry
• Leslie Koetters — Illinois, Quincy Charter Chapter; Registered Nurse, Quincy Medical Group; Owner, The Sugared Apron
• Dawn Lunt — Florida, Orange Park Charter Chapter; President/CEO, Dawn A. Lunt, Inc.
• Tracey Pirozzi — Florida, Imperial River Chapter; CEO/Founder/Lead Facilitator, Pirozzi Organization Development Solutions
• Holly Pritchard — Texas, Leading Women Express Network; Owner/Licensed Insurance Broker, HAP Insurance Agency LLC
• Karen Taylor-Moody — Georgia, Airport Charter Chapter; Emergency Management Program Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The honorees represent ABWA chapters and Express Networks across Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, South Carolina, and Texas. Each was selected for her professional accomplishments, community involvement, and contributions to ABWA. The Business Woman of the Year Award is the Association’s highest honor presented to an individual member.

The 2026 American Business Woman, J Franco, MBA, MCM, CEO and Founder of Franco Innovative Media & Marketing, was selected from the previous year’s Top Ten class. Throughout the past year, Franco has served as a national ambassador for ABWA. Her successor will be selected from this year’s Top Ten and announced live during the October 1 luncheon.

National Women’s Leadership Conference

Beyond the Top Ten recognition, NWLC is ABWA’s largest national gathering of the year. The conference offers professional development sessions led by speakers and educators from a variety of industries, while providing opportunities for mentorship, networking, and relationship-building among members.

NWLC also serves as an important moment in ABWA’s national leadership calendar. Members elect the incoming Board of Directors and National President and celebrate accomplishments across the Association, from educational program achievements to membership milestones.

This year’s keynote speaker is Julia Landauer, champion racecar driver, Stanford University graduate, and member of NASCAR’s Strategy team. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and former contestant on CBS’s Survivor, Landauer is a nationally recognized advocate for STEM education and women’s empowerment. She also hosts the podcast If I’m Honest with Julia Landauer.

Landauer will address attendees during ABWA’s Recognition & Keynote session on October 1, immediately before the Top Ten Business Women’s Award Luncheon.

“Hearing the inspiring speeches of our Top Ten Women at NWLC is one of the highlights of the week. These women have accomplished so much in the business world, yet continue to strive to do more for themselves and, more importantly, for others,” said Elizabeth Johnson, CAE, Executive Director of ABWA.

Founded in Kansas City in 1949, ABWA brings together businesswomen from diverse occupations and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth through leadership, education, networking, support, and national recognition. The Association welcomes women at every stage of their professional journey, from emerging managers to established entrepreneurs, through its nationwide network of local chapters and Express Networks.

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