IAOTP names Danelle Delgado Empowered Woman of the Year

The International Association of Top Professionals will honor entrepreneur and speaker Danelle Delgado at its 2026 Annual Awards Gala in New York City. Delgado will also be recognized as Top International Speaker of the Year as IAOTP highlights her work in business training, leadership and mentorship.

Why it matters: - IAOTP’s recognition puts Danelle Delgado among a small group of women selected for professional achievement, leadership and community impact. - The award adds another public marker to Delgado’s profile as a speaker, entrepreneur and business strategist with a growing global audience. - The honor will be presented at IAOTP’s Annual Awards Gala in December 2026 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

What happened: - IAOTP selected Danelle Delgado as Empowered Woman of the Year for 2026. - IAOTP will honor Delgado at its 2026 Annual Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. - IAOTP President Stephanie Cirami said Delgado brings visionary leadership as a female entrepreneur and has accomplishments that will empower women worldwide. - Delgado will also be recognized as Top International Speaker of the Year for 2026.

The details: - IAOTP says only a limited number of women receive the Empowered Woman distinction each year. - Selection is based on years of experience, professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities and community contributions. - Delgado has nearly two decades of experience in the industry. - Her background includes work as an entrepreneur, speaker and business strategist. - Delgado built her career while raising three children as a single mother and working three jobs, often 80 to 90 hours a week. - She later studied under respected business experts and gained several as personal mentors. - Delgado went on to build some of the fastest-growing online business training companies. - Her work now includes speaking, online influence, authorship and mentorship in entrepreneurship, leadership, sales, business strategy and human performance. - Delgado is the author of I Choose Joy. - Her programs have ranged from elite retreats and online training platforms to corporate programs and live events. - Her recent ventures include training for service-based companies in automotive, insurance, medical, real estate and finance. - She also leads a health insurance company focused on improving productivity, lowering business costs and improving access to affordable healthcare for employees. - Delgado earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Northern Colorado while working full-time for the College of Business. - Her career has brought numerous awards, accolades and international recognition. - She is also under consideration for a feature in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine. - Delgado said, “All I wanted to do was make a difference, help people earn who would give right back.” - More information is available on Delgado’s website and IAOTP’s award gala page.

Between the lines: - IAOTP’s selection reinforces how awards organizations use curated recognition to amplify leaders they view as high-impact voices. - Delgado’s story centers on a common entrepreneurial arc: hardship, mentorship, then expansion into multiple business lines. - The emphasis on women’s empowerment and high-performance leadership fits the broader positioning of both Delgado and IAOTP.

What's next: - Delgado will be honored in December 2026 at the Plaza Hotel. - She plans to keep expanding her businesses while focusing on helping people reach their highest potential. - IAOTP will continue promoting the gala and its honorees through its network and media channels.