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Recognition of Dominican women leadership

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In August 2026, the Viva La Mujer Awards announced nominations for Dominican women recognized for leadership and professional excellence. Nominees included entrepreneur Kenia Fernández, noted for her business ventures in the United States and the Dominican Republic, and professor Ileana Ramírez Portorreal, recognized for her work at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo and its ties to the Dominican diaspora. By September 2026, the focus shifted to the fifth edition of the ‘Mujeres que Brillan’ awards, held as part of the Days to Shine celebrations. ~~This ceremony honored several recipients~~ The eighth edition of the event, hosted at the Hotel El Embajador, recognized 11 women for their ~~contributions to various industries, including~~ professional impact. The ceremony featured Venezuelan entertainer Erika de la Vega as the godmother, alongside remarks from Minister of Women Gloria Reyes and music producer Emilio Estefan. Recipients included Mónica Varela in ~~fashion,~~ fashion for her work with Dominican amber and larimar, Tania Báez for her ~~career reinvention,~~ reinvention from media to wellness mentorship, and Diomaris Musa for her professional trajectory. Other honorees included Chandra Capozzi in sports, Noribel Medina de Haché in tourism, Luisa Feliz in gastronomy, and Alba Vásquez, who was recognized in the ‘Next Gen’ category as the country’s first analog astronaut. In conjunction with the awards, the event hosted the ‘El Poder de la Mujer’ workshop. Led by CEOs Anyela González and Scarlet García, the session focused on self-esteem, resilience, and leadership to encourage professional growth.

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