ENTERPRISING WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS Winners with up to $1 Million in Annual Revenues Jyothi Vemu Futurebytes Santa Clara, CA Jyothi Vemu is the founder of Futurebytes, a STEM education company empowering young learners, particularly girls from underserved communities, to explore coding, robotics, AI, and more. She mentors aspiring female entrepreneurs and provides scholarships to girls in grades K-8 to attend STEM camps. A member of professional organizations like the Society of Women Engineers and Association for Women in Science, Jyothi actively fosters diversity and inclusivity in STEM. She has been recognized with awards such as the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year and was named one of SUCCESS Top 25 Changemakers. Jyothi is passionate about shaping the next generation of women innovators and leaders in technology. Liz Wool Public Speaking & Presentation Pros Nashville, TN Liz Wool is the founder and CEO of Public Speaking and Presentation Pros, a WBENC-certified and SBA-certified women-owned small business dedicated to empowering women through public speaking and presentation training. With over 25 years of international speaking experience, Liz helps entrepreneurs and business leaders gain confidence, overcome anxiety, and enhance their visibility to reach higher levels of success. She is an active member of several organizations, including NAWBO, Toastmasters International, and National Speakers Association. Liz enjoys giving back to the community and is committed to supporting young women by providing guidance and financial assistance for leadership development programs. Tonya Thomas Team Delegate, LLC Rockwall, TX Tonya Thomas is the founder of Team Delegate, a WBENC-certified virtual executive assistant company that supports small business owners and entrepreneurs. She provides expert administrative services to help clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses. Tonya is a member of organizations such as Women Elevating Women and the BOW Collective. Tonya has been featured in national media outlets such as Entrepreneur and Black Enterprise. She has been a speaker for Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business forum. Tonya plans to further engage in mentorship through Ascend Dallas, a local nonprofit. 74 enterprising Women
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