(4) SHINING START GRANT AWARD RECEPIENTS 2026
(LEFT) CELESTA TAYLOR (DIAMONDSHIP COACHING; (CENTER) PHILANTROPHIST & CEO VICTORIYAH SMITH; DR.SHEREE DONALDSON (COMPLETE CARE SOLUTIONS PLLC; (RIGHT) LAKETTA GILL (ELITE HAIR & BEAUTY SUPPLY LLC
(NOT FEATURED) GLOBAL BUSINESS OWNER, KENDRA WATSON ( SCHOOL OF ESTHER)
NWBO HIGHLIGHTS: SHINING STAR GRANT AWARD PRESENTATION
The Network of Women Business Owners LLC is dedicated to women business owners who are making an impact in their communities. The '‘Shining Star” Grant is given to women business owners who may need monies for signage, supplies, building deposits, bank account openings, and branding/marketing tools. This philantropic Shining Star Grant is a vision of CEO, Victoriyah Smith and her husband, Mr. Willie D. Smith Jr., who labor together to bring light to women entrepreneurs locally and abroad.
four $500 “Shining star” grants were given this year 2026. (3) local business owners and (1) global business owner. This event is dedicated to all the women entrepreneurs who are working diligently to leave a legacy and influence change in their communities through their dedication, hard work, and awesome leadership. This event will always recognize the diligent efforts of women business owners.
The NWBO gives special thanks to everyone that supported the Shining Star Grant Awards 2026.