Deborah Naish, principal of Naish Partners, has received the 2023 Gold Stevie Award for Women in Business, in the category of Mentor or Coach of the Year.

The 20th Annual Stevie Awards, held recently in New York City, celebrate the accomplishments of women executives and entrepreneurs from around the world. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business award.
 
“This recognition is a significant honor and a delightful surprise,” said Naish. “And it comes at a perfect time, as I’m writing a book for business and nonprofit leaders titled ‘Level Up Your Leadership,’ set to launch in fall 2024.”
 
More than 1,600 entries were submitted this year for consideration in more than 100 categories, including Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year and Startup of the Year.

Naish was recognized for her decades-long career and work as an executive coach, consulting a range of clients from Fortune 100 corporations to start-ups as well as nonprofits and social-sector organizations.

“For me, it’s always been about moving the people and the company to the next level,” Naish said. “I am passionate about guiding executives in their journey to be more inspired, courageous, and conscious leaders so they can make a greater difference in their organization and in the world.”

Naish Partners began in 1997 and has worked with clients from American Express, Charles Schwab and ConocoPhillips to the Foundation for Santa Barbara City College.

Naish volunteers throughout the Santa Barbara community. She has served as executive director at Congregation B’nai B’rith and as a Leadership Foundation Fellow of the International Women’s Forum. She currently serves as a mentor in the Technology Management Program, New Venture Competition at UCSB.
 
For more on Naish Partners, visit http://www.naishpartners.com.