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On August 21st, AZ Big Media honored the Most Influential Women in Arizona for 2025 at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix.

This event shines a spotlight on women entrepreneurs in real estate, business, nonprofits, and other leadership or influential roles.

An MIW is counted among the crème de la crème of the Arizona community and business worlds, and we're happy to announce that this year, CarolAnn Tutera, co-founder and CEO of SottoPelle® and Tutera Medical®, has been named one of the top 25 Most Influential Women in Arizona and received the Innovation Spotlight Award.

Selected from more than 2,200 nominees, the honor recognizes Tutera's lasting impact on women's health, wellness, and entrepreneurial leadership.

The Innovation Spotlight Award, was presented to CarolAnn Tutera by Rachelle Strole, a past award recipient and fellow entrepreneur.

CarolAnn is beyond thrilled with this prestigious recognition, which honors her dedication to transforming the lives and health of hundreds of thousands of men and women.

"Thank you so much for this award," she says with a coy smile before hinting of things to come: "And stay tuned, because we have even more innovations coming your way."