Yolanda M. Smith Named Finalist in the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

Women Around the World to Be Recognized at Event in New York

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yolanda M. Smith, Founder of Branding 4 Success®, has been named a Finalist in the Mentor or Coach of the Year – Business category in the 22nd annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the organizations they run – worldwide. Nicknamed Stevie for the Greek word for "crowned," the Stevie Award has been hailed as the world's premier business award.

The awards will be presented at a gala event in New York City on Monday, November 10, 2025, where Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie placements from among the Finalists will be revealed. More than 400 women and their guests from around the world are expected to attend the presentations, which will be broadcast live.

This year, more than 1,500 entries from organizations and individuals in 48 nations and territories were submitted for consideration in categories such as Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women Helping Women, and Women-Run Workplace of the Year, among many others.

About Yolanda M. Smith

Yolanda M. Smith is an international speaker, 3x bestselling author, corporate trainer, and personal branding expert, known worldwide as The Brandthrupist®. As Founder of Branding 4 Success®, LLC, she empowers entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, and organizations with strategic branding and business growth solutions designed to create influence, impact, and income.

Her selection as a Stevie Award Finalist is a reflection of her decades-long commitment to mentoring and coaching professionals in developing powerful personal brands, expanding their visibility, and achieving sustainable success.

Smith's achievements include being named a 2024 Inc. Power Partner, Global Brand Analyst of the Year, and a Top Personal Branding Coach by Coach Foundation. She is also the recipient of the 2023 EPSY Award for Speaker Excellence and was selected as one of the Indianapolis Business Journal's "Women of Influence."

"I am deeply honored to be recognized as a Stevie Award Finalist among such extraordinary leaders from around the globe. This recognition affirms my mission to empower others to leverage the power of personal branding to transform their businesses and lives," said Yolanda M. Smith, Founder of Branding 4 Success.

Finalists were determined based on the average scores of more than 190 business professionals worldwide, serving across seven judging committees. Their scores will also determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie placements.

Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards, said: "Now in its 22nd year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business attracted an exceptional range of nominations. We are continually inspired by how meaningful it is for women to receive a Stevie Award and the lasting impact it can have on their careers and organizations. We extend our congratulations to all of this year's Finalists and look forward to announcing the final award placements on November 10."

Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of winners in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Women.

Entries for the 2026 Stevie Awards for Women in Business will open in May.

About Branding 4 Success®

Branding 4 Success® (B4S) is a consulting and professional development company founded by Yolanda M. Smith. B4S helps entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate professionals strengthen their brands and achieve sustainable growth. We provide brand strategy, business consulting, and leadership training through coaching, workshops, and corporate programs. Our services are designed to increase visibility, improve market positioning, and drive profitability for both individual clients and organizations.

About the Stevie® Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com.

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