Top Ten Professional Women and Leading Business Awards

The Top Ten Professional Women & Leading Business Awards, presented by CalViva Health, are a hallmark awards that highlights the achievements and commitment of individuals who have raised the bar in their professions and enriched the lives of others.

Please accept our heartfelt thanks to all those that joined us in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Top Ten Professional Women and Leading Business Awards Luncheon on October 18, 2023, in Fresno, California. It was an extraordinary day, and your presence made it even more special.

Your unwavering support and dedication towards recognizing this year’s honorees while raising awareness about domestic violence in our community is invaluable. We cherish the relationships we have built and are excited about the future as we continue to empower and recognize outstanding women in the professional world.

Our 40th-anniversary celebration was not just a reflection on the past but a promise of a brighter future for the women we honor and the community we serve. Together, we can continue to make a significant impact on the lives of many.

To view the 2023 event program, please click here.

2023 Honorees

These exceptional individuals were selected in 2023 to receive this prestigious recognition based on their outstanding contributions and remarkable dedication to their respective fields. All honorees were nominated by their peers in the community who firmly believe in their deservingness of such an accolade for their exceptional work. Nominations will open again in the Spring of 2024 for the 2024 event.

2023 Top Ten Professional Women Honorees sponsored by U.S. Bank:

Lisa Casarez-Austin, MSW
CEO and Founder,
Angels of Grace, Foster Family Agency

Julie Cleeland
CEO,
Eye-Q Vision Care

Gina Cuttone
Owner/President,
Barthuli & Associates Insurance Services, Inc.

Jené D'Ambrosio
President/Co-Owner,
D'Ambrosio Trading, Inc.

Joy J. Goto, Ph.D.
Interim Dean,
Division of Research and Graduate Studies, California State University, Fresno

Marissa Jackson
Police Sergeant,
City of Fresno Police Department

Graciela Moreno
News Anchor/Reporter,
KFSN-TV/ABC 30

Honorable Keshia Thomas
Trustee, Fresno Unified School District
and Executive Director, Fresno Career Development Institute

Deonna Villegas-McPeters, MSW, LCSW
Director, Patient and Family Services, Social Work, Interpreter Services, Child Life and Spiritual Care, Valley Children's Healthcare

Nicole Zieba
City Manager,
City of Reedley

2023 Leading Business:

Hinds Hospice
Represented by Eric Klimes, MBA, CEO

Thank you to the sponsors below for your support of the 2023 event. If you’d like information about how you can get involved or what sponsorship opportunities will be available for next year’s event, please contact Steve Robertello at (559) 487-1309.