<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/3dcbf5e9-d9ce-41f0-8d75-6be91ec6ccec?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="mceclip1(7).jpg" alt="High Impact Awards"/>Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 07, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- USA TODAY has started revealing its <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=qMky55_KNb-6v3xPPzEKCp1Ryl1tMH8rdhXfDOw90DQ_8qneoR-fEf3va9hNHeqhGdwmUHUPuK_SFpgh4V8tOaVKarKB6T3j7qM1jORfYxw=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="High Impact Awards">High Impact Awards</a>, recognizing leaders whose work is making a notable contribution to their respective fields. The initiative, presented in partnership with <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=O8_vbAqXSfowv2tza9XWSnEOI166c3dsibURZA3cBXmtXbuq6MJRpabzSkB_MA83VH6DBHAL93PHP5adtFDD7A==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="USA TODAY">USA TODAY</a>, highlights professionals and industry leaders whose influence extends beyond personal achievement to broader impact within their communities and sectors. <img alt="" height="300" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/fcd198d2-b8d8-4048-a8f1-4fe3d5c3f7a7/mceclip0-8-1-.jpg" width="600" data-dpi="96" data-filename="mceclip0(8) (1).jpg" /> With the first two categories now live, the 2026 awards recognize five leaders in each category, highlighting individuals who have made a meaningful impact throughout the year. The honorees represent diverse approaches to leadership, innovation, personal development, and professional service across their respective industries. Published Features <ul><li style="list-style:revert; text-align:revert;"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WHE1nWm_BiLV1LDEwsj5V2ZHN3dyeUkq20T0qRmfkUM5k3-ybmIHiB4QBgFDXLhvBNww0GtgnpNtzfU7O0oeaNTNrRfOK-dVIXy_jT95DTaAXeNa2BXswh9NZmBtTcLJpZaRF02jsqMwTJ1MH2RthxctT7WUHUAmo7LUOLfyaNX984kGeg7ktTxYxlMQ_-c5f8Pe2KKU0zy-AAy3H4BhRkypaCt4S-pCMreoVnyeQjlWnUmHHZrvwhtyU-sISbcPfm-jc1lSTWk_xRgROpyelkm2KsgiNmXiIrf6HG58GtA8IfULs11-HvuNt2SuS3GRVE15TA2sxa3D5L4mIzsOoccT3bsrDm-lK5wTRbNJ5T4=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="The Top 5 Spirituality and Mindset Leaders Creating Extraordinary Impact in 2026">The Top 5 Spirituality and Mindset Leaders Creating Extraordinary Impact in 2026</a></li></ul> The Spirituality and Mindset category highlights individuals working in areas related to personal development, mindset, spirituality, and human potential. The 2026 winners are: #1 Dr. Jerry Sargeant, Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aSUDFhenajAeNl60E3oj3MSOdn_xX38A6I8u7Pe-acu-MO0DyHEY95nmHeUiyX1XPfIn51aETSg-8yz1hmlekesijjRLnaVVxWW8iUvXSKY=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Star Magic Healing </a>#2 Alena Uzhnyeva, Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=bNdVbygQkiY2ACDj2HC_s9KiXo0pC7WDvjKljqIFcREsORiih_0NFXZ5T2rB2fdcHJ2hbMSaYfe4HkRjRqC9YHri6ICe3jzI1H_n15gOFzQ=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">We Are Creation </a>#3 Natalie Southgate, Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=twzZgbY96u4QRaaNeUJhZFg8eyhuds_QJE7yIPyDiAhrJ-C_9ZXZdzMCMDzn2vzlxpq_l0Xne4qRHZ7tfLzMz6B8-xvJ6VuKB7DxFmXqT-Y=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Chakradance™">Chakradance™</a> #4 Sam Kukathas, CEO of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=V8e3nO8WwUs1KG2Igk4-d1ycI_tcproy9LK_N7cP0wVyGqhSRJtiKfik4LBP-Uz1xJboQdU7rnq-x35zrR89GqxpF_yCD6ZrRp1OJ7CAc04=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Soul Purpose Leaders </a>#5 Calvin Coyles, CEO and Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WKMunaw_-EOXW9oujrQlkug0dlvcL8yW5aLR04Ea98ncxCjLVB6DoOt30GPU01KotR2JFlQ0rtTMNh5C5YOa0vibWmcGAjlWE8kDZ7Q5-mU=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="WILD Success">WILD Success</a> The category brings together leaders with varied backgrounds and approaches, reflecting the range of perspectives within personal growth, mindset, and spirituality. <ul><li style="list-style:revert; text-align:revert;"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=PX8xRxwfadsyBh5HEPahWhMQTLrTLoegUWbv3G98RsVvELRRLd9PL0Gzebvmlal4IAMmdNebQYUtoXYTltmcv9eyPCc_A0pxy-SH2J4ShjgM5yuZf5BqmDC95NG2YgSwehsy_5WBsuwfEIvtfvfSrfH8oXiblPbBWOPtEkVvn38u7TJpThPZBRMJEfhP94aD2zPv1VJCicKECXdVQ-uxsaX5P3mZ7cThu6TKOkjL1z_BGprquHwyHQqvm3JUGnm4X_EBKKvYmCugkoRn4kuJCaAC4WNvaVnMC-MmMvo0QaQ=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Top 5 Industry Leaders in Health &amp; Wellness">Top 5 Industry Leaders in Health &amp; Wellness</a></li></ul> The Health &amp; Wellness category recognizes professionals and business leaders contributing to an industry focused on wellbeing, education, services, and innovative approaches to health. The 2026 winners are: #1 Angélica Fuentes, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZUrvIpqYzstaRHVbAUGwKCK3pvtRzj0-XxqL2ijBSuUhXo6ZJZxF-cDIoS1AftFOUdTTQy6PMjc-6KlC-VgRBg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">NOWFUL </a>#2 Lawrence Ellyard, Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=uakhcZZW8GgpAj7Gu5vYBlHvwCl2Qks2JpyWxP6VtLyy9C2eCZfGsKMb_G6ovean_CtKA3t_9nA_VIAOehCvWNEYEUrwur9TFFq9IXC2GrqYsnKypZaAj_VMC_nw-2b5WOHizB0yA-aZEZ6dhHxkL0ODof4wIdHr6-fj14R1J5g=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT Global) </a>#3 Dr. Andrea Mills, PhD, DNM, DD, CEO and Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Lq2MxY8L7Rgxz3YqQIgDk9-M6dR0mwAN4_YT22x4lrwv-vDChorGZeOwMXKu2IB8UA06ct1LSceiNWavRtS85S25YtBI-T4mPnZl4Y-GINQ=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="The Detox Doctor">The Detox Doctor</a> and Director of Maui Medical Ministry #4 Melanie Mancil, Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Hq5FPBueUpvWROBulQ0MIqmop5NB1D2Lmu-4rmJT0B2bfMzaqHduw7hK1zfL_fSZalUNYcb4vOiQ_UOoP0AFzb2G2FuLLDgPIgpeh1LwKZFQtk183o7Wz0pADxc8is6M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Twelve28 Health &amp; Wellness </a>#5 Benjamin Lee, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aRPuKGmrTsUaB7y4vJ9JlGzGd8Yj0Qg78QaXJg-rF_6HCtgwElW-GdXNyb0jd-wR-tESduoV0XNfZNaWKvrDZw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="4BPM">4BPM</a> These leaders represent different areas of the health and wellness landscape, from professional education and wellness services to individual-focused approaches and business leadership. Upcoming Features <ul><li style="list-style:revert; text-align:revert;">Top 5 Healing Leaders Creating Extraordinary Impact in 2026</li></ul> The Healing category recognizes leaders whose work focuses on approaches to personal wellbeing, healing, transformation, and human development. The 2026 winners are: #1 Artemis, Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=atQ94KOdIGPdjKLHJsorQzsfsbWF3elwYQCMOr48arHVUfJ6SHqFyLHpb0h2z8U7Nu10eTU5jBd4BBYBERSAs8gGsB3_2Wo8w2ic5PSjvpMutsiCrfWYqUC9Vf2v22vt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Artemis The Heart Whisperer </a>#2 Abi Levine, Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BNpmrMYMztuiJbe-PNxVzCqg-dduaYcGAwvamroXWrcv3NfE5K8xWi4vSwMabpS-SbiaV2-ddsZQ726mDvwDASCqvlk8gcgef3IFY5t5rKk=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Miracle Coding </a>#3 Hazel Ortega, Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1LMP67nUr6I1QceTTbPzFfsb9_6-Crrxz-BZEkSnPoIZVL8VMj_wl7O410StcbGGnnCd92IgJBx6MIyWCl5YFO-rgWk8ARIxnetf4_bPxoKi0yqfJgVtGvtgl5-nFTWm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Manifest University </a>#4 Carolina Lopez Saglietti, Founder of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BQ-IUhMEL-59Y_fyWl7BaQgHTbbhldH1N3yTdtKBu1JUFglxFSF5X3XpqxZQmTMfA_4ZgVPihwOrzGFtupShgttSxNNefTjshGuayLS2EuU=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Superhero Programs </a>#5 Marci Hopkins, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=LxK-Fo-93ChOOE5iHZd36UJzTMj9D_sbVDcCZeY9p6Zvj38pa-CElXniTASidlGc5tgV6Q9MW9kmxdRRnnPO2QqesV0yDOWwFWRKPAJw_RFrLA8SzgQk0PqqnKTAmhVx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Author and Recovery Advocate">Author and Recovery Advocate</a> The five leaders represent different perspectives and professional approaches within the broader healing space, with each recognized for their leadership and contribution to their field. <ul><li style="list-style:revert; text-align:revert;">Top 5 Industry Leaders in Finance and Investing</li></ul> The Finance and Investing category recognizes professionals helping individuals and businesses navigate areas including taxation, financial planning, wealth management, and business finance. The 2026 winners are: #1 Ben Golden, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GEkOmf45d5s7ggroEAiQSU-hXYhOTeG3_C_8R-m6kdEqq8ftHGPD39wwpkTJAY-foAuHEF89EjN4A2MOJyKBk-sfVSLXDioCAWKGEVoHvYc=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Golden Tax Relief </a>#2 Marta Skik Harich, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=5-EgePGOUdniERO3L-OG9eVcuiRUBz_uLDysz1gfzUXdOKEw0qcDy3vANTZRCCXfpJsFNlJPItZ8RyS5cfsL23dLUZT8t-Xh0B4Zqj8oR8Pe6__r1UtZChYjwKNvdFSbjyGUJVMfqlK_qMF_FHXFkQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Prestige Business Enterprises </a>#3 Judith Krug, CEO and Broker of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IWfmlHC1JSrhgN5C6okZJJXRrSGj7dk0YvmZCJF_iZQz0eXZiRNpmL8bbLxK6J68h2k90o6UludA_bmG1awPtTqtrSFgOdk9h_Lp79Qdkb4hgsBHSBCpFhJzRTsCNP3Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Equity Funding Source </a>#4 Bob Chitrathorn, CFO and Vice President of Wealth Planning at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=L36_i5UcIp4D5jM1ZfOd-3B_vXdRJPwt8IyKx8w8b3EhFln1pgBwDdcEoxYyXZAumhcMpJ95osYK_0OxxZUXl-FkYrV7ma5kbzun-nlWiMAFYkioUI7EyFwxf6vs7zvq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">Wealth Planning by Bob Chitrathorn </a>#5 Shena White, CEO of  <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GTV3judZ2J05e55wp-JxWz7rCXN6HIs_1BbmLBhBP-ZiZjd8FepbhSAU4abQ8KrnKIwsevnzWBoPhNB0M_oBUvQCo3V0bd6mWeGUMvovJaQ=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Your Pocket CFO">Your Pocket CFO</a> These leaders bring experience across different areas of finance and business, reflecting the range of expertise involved in helping individuals and organizations make informed financial decisions. Expanded Scope &amp; Ongoing Announcements The High Impact Awards are designed to spotlight leaders whose work demonstrates meaningful influence within their respective industries. By recognizing five honorees in each category, the initiative places emphasis on distinction and provides a platform for professionals whose contributions stand out within their fields. The 2026 winners represent a cross-section of leadership across sectors, with each honoree recognized for their individual contribution, professional leadership, and impact. In partnership with USA TODAY, the High Impact Awards continue their mission of bringing visibility to professionals who are making a notable difference and contributing to the conversations shaping their respective industries. The 2026 High Impact Awards winners will be featured as part of the initiative's recognition of national excellence, allowing audiences to learn more about the people and organizations behind this year's selected leaders. The High Impact Awards will continue its 2026 winner announcements next week, when winners across additional categories will be revealed. The upcoming announcements will introduce the next group of leaders from different industries, continuing the initiative's focus on recognizing individuals who are creating great impact in their respective fields. <img alt="" height="392" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/6b5fd141-541e-49f4-9564-9b4a2cbddd52/blobid0.png" width="435" data-dpi="72" data-filename="blobid0.png" /> About the High Impact Awards <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pvjWu4mZW4-Ox80Xxan_GWWhWSkkdfPZ7cakF6Ew-U-p1FvCzsqC_5hWJHetWzKtls8pMzB2sJOBRGA3s22sPZ5dy9BknxQCuT3gfTfG8RY=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="The High Impact Awards">The High Impact Awards</a> are an initiative dedicated to recognizing professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who are creating meaningful impact through their work. By highlighting standout individuals across a range of industries and areas of expertise, the awards provide a platform for leaders whose contributions are helping shape their respective fields. Through its annual recognition program, the High Impact Awards celebrate individuals demonstrating leadership, innovation, influence, and a commitment to making a difference. The 2026 awards recognize selected leaders across multiple categories, with five honorees chosen in each category. In partnership with USA TODAY, the High Impact Awards bring greater visibility to professionals whose work is making a great impact and provide audiences with an opportunity to discover the people behind some of today's notable businesses, initiatives, and ideas. <pre>CONTACT: Rhonda Swan
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