High Impact Awards announces 2026 honorees ahead of December 1 gala in Hollywood

The High Impact Awards has named its 2026 honorees across 19 categories. The recognition includes features in USA TODAY and culminates at a gala on December 1, 2026, at The Sunset Room Hollywood.

LOS ANGELES — November 13, 2026 — High Impact Awards announces 2026 honorees ahead of December 1 gala in Hollywood

The High Impact Awards has announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing leaders across 19 categories whose work is making a notable contribution to their fields. The honorees, featured in USA TODAY, are thought and industry leaders whose influence extends beyond personal achievement to broader impact within their communities and sectors. The recognition will culminate at the High Impact Awards Gala on December 1, 2026, at The Sunset Room Hollywood in Los Angeles.

The 2026 awards recognize five leaders in each category. The honorees represent diverse approaches to leadership, innovation, personal development, and professional service across their industries. Unstoppable Branding Agency serves as the PR firm elected as curators of the annual awards. The event will showcase each award winner along with a highlight lifetime achievement award and community and brand ambassador awards.

Event details and entertainment

Press and media on the red carpet will include Getty Images, AP, Shutterstock, LA Weekly, LA Magazine, and Hollywood Times. Entertainment will be provided by award-winning artists Chase Bell, Bruklin, and Isabelle Dubroy. The gala will celebrate the honorees and their contributions.

2026 honorees by category

Longevity: Dr. Sanjiv Lal, Dr. Sanjeev Goel, MD, Dr. Donese Worden, Rouzbeh Karimzadeh, and Dr. Mark Leong.

Spirituality and Mindset: Dr. Jerry Sargeant, founder of Star Magic Healing; Alena Uzhnyeva, founder of We Are Creation; Natalie Southgate, founder of Chakradance™; Sam Kukathas, CEO of Soul Purpose Leaders; and Calvin Coyles, CEO and founder of WILD Success.

Health & Wellness: Angélica Fuentes, founder and CEO of NOWFUL; Lawrence Ellyard, founder of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT Global); Dr. Andrea Mills, PhD, DNM, DD, CEO and founder of The Detox Doctor and director of Maui Medical Ministry; Melanie Mancil, founder of Twelve28 Health & Wellness; and Benjamin Lee, founder and CEO of 4BPM.

Healing: Artemis, founder of Artemis The Heart Whisperer; Abi Levine, founder of Miracle Coding; Hazel Ortega, founder of Manifest University; Carolina Lopez Saglietti, founder of Superhero Programs; and Marci Hopkins, author and recovery advocate.

Finance and Investing: Ben Golden, founder and CEO of Golden Tax Relief; Marta Skik Harich, founder and CEO of Prestige Business Enterprises; Judith Krug, CEO and broker of Equity Funding Source; Bob Chitrathorn, CFO and vice president of wealth planning at Wealth Planning by Bob Chitrathorn; and Shena White, CEO of Your Pocket CFO.

Tech and AI: Muhamad Aly Rifai, chief psychiatrist and internist at Blue Mountain Psychiatry; Christy DiNapoli, CEO of West Village Entertainment and Technology; Carl Case, chief technology officer of ROI CX Solutions; Renee Mustered, founder of Vilomah; and Jabeen Zaidi, founder and CEO of Spring AI.

Human Connection and Relationships: Daniela Climaco, CEO and founder of Behaviors of NYC and Behaviors of Florida; Susi Mai, cofounder of Ultramarine; Tania Khazaal, founder of the Renewal Collective; Jennifer K. Hill, founder of Jen Hill Tribe; and Rhonda Swan and Jules Schroeder, cofounders of WildX Connect.

Career and Leadership: Missy Kelly, founder of CatTongue Grips and Born for Impact; Brittany Anderson and Disha Solanki, cofounders of AlignPS by The TrailblazeHers; Berké Brown, founder and CEO of Berké Brown International; Ashley Holt, founder of Ashley Holt Media Group and She Means Business Magazine; and Meghan Fialkoff, cofounder and CEO of Modern Day Wife and founder and CEO of The Modern Day Company.

Real Estate: Richard Kenny, founder and managing partner of Falcon Capital Real Estate and Keystone Valuations; Rebecca Norris DiNapoli, Realtor with Compass Tennessee; Saen Higgins, CEO of Tax Lien Method; Seatrice Foster, founder and chief investment officer of Avālia Capital Partners; and Brian T. Swan, global real estate entrepreneur and investor.

Artists and Entertainers: Bruklin, singer and songwriter; Chase Bell, artist, songwriter, and music producer; Lira, singer, songwriter, and author; Payton Howie, recording artist; and Jules King, pop soul artist.

Authors: Women Gone Wild, book series and global empowerment movement; Ben Skull, author and finance professional; Marie Diamond, feng shui master and transformational teacher; Andrew Attack, author, speaker, and leadership mentor; and Karen Romine, author, psychic medium, and strategic advisor. The feature publishes November 12, 2026.

Men Entrepreneurs: Jason Greer, founder and president of Greer Consulting, Inc.; Dr. Shawn Davaie, founder and CEO of Kayya; Rey Perez, revenue growth strategist and global branding expert; Dan Vega, founder of Blu University; and Herb Meiner, founder and CEO of BVR Group Asia. The feature is scheduled to publish November 13, 2026.

Specialty Award Winners

Specialty Award winners receive a full solo feature recognizing exceptional impact in their field. The winners are Jared Hatch, founder of Spa Accelerator and TruSolace Med Spa, Specialty Award Winner in Health and Wellness; Jeff Stock, CEO of Stock Alternatives, Specialty Award Winner in Finance and Investing; Joseph Steinberg, cybersecurity advisor, author, and expert witness, Specialty Award Winner in Cybersecurity; Kiri-Maree Moore, founder of HI Global, Specialty Award Winner as 2026 Woman Entrepreneur of Resilience (feature coming soon); and Erem Latif, founder and CEO of Engagement Lab, Specialty Award Winner as 2026 Human Technology Leader (feature coming soon).

About the High Impact Awards

The High Impact Awards recognize professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders creating meaningful impact through their work. Through its annual recognition program, the initiative celebrates individuals demonstrating leadership, innovation, influence, and a commitment to making a difference, with five honorees selected in each category. Honorees are featured in USA TODAY, giving audiences an opportunity to discover the people behind some of today’s notable businesses, initiatives, and ideas.

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