PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — Caribbean entrepreneur and global business leader Shelly-Ann Aqui Solomon has been nominated for the Black Business Association’s Salute to Black Women Awards 2026, in the category of Excellence in Business Award, making her the only Caribbean nominee recognized this year.
Hosted in Los Angeles, California, the Salute to Black Women Awards honors Black women whose leadership, innovation, and impact are shaping the future of business. Shelly-Ann’s nomination is more than a personal milestone, it is a powerful moment of representation, visibility, and possibility for Caribbean women worldwide.
This recognition places Caribbean excellence firmly on a global stage.
Shelly-Ann Aqui Solomon is the founder of the Positioned to Propel Academy and is widely known for transforming lived experience into leadership, famously flipping $40 into a seven-figure enterprise while helping women across the Caribbean and diaspora build profitable, purpose-driven businesses without burnout or cultural compromise.
Her nomination represents more than personal achievement, it is a powerful statement about the global relevance, leadership, and economic influence of Caribbean women.
“This moment is bigger than me,” Shelly-Ann shared. “It represents every Caribbean woman who has ever been overlooked, underestimated, or told she had to leave home to succeed. This nomination says: we belong here too.”
Why This Nomination Matters
It places Caribbean women in global conversations about business excellence
It challenges outdated narratives about where world-class leadership comes from
It creates visibility and access for future generations of Caribbean entrepreneurs
It affirms that success rooted in culture can scale internationally
In an era where representation matters more than ever, Shelly-Ann’s nomination stands further proof that Caribbean women are not emerging, they are leading.
Shelly-Ann is calling on the Caribbean region and global diaspora to rally in support and make their voices heard through voting.
How to Vote:
Visit https://stbw.org/
Click “Submit Vote”
Enter your email address and follow the instructions
Cast your vote for Shelly-Ann Aqui Solomon
Scroll to the bottom and click “Submit”
Alternatively, visit @simplyshellytnt on social media and view the pinned post for step-by-step voting instructions. Voting ends February 13, 2026
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