Valerie Lavin Business Woman of the Year Finalist

Tampa, FL – June 2022 – Valerie Ellis Lavin, Founder and CEO of Luminary Global, has been named a Business Woman of the Year finalist by leading Tampa Bay publications, including Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine and Tampa Bay Business Journal.

This recurring finalist recognition honors outstanding female business leaders in the region for their innovation, growth achievements, community contributions, and ability to inspire others. Ms. Lavin's selection highlights her success in building Luminary Global—a veteran-owned emergency preparedness company launched in 2016—into a trusted provider of life-saving medical solutions, tactical gear, and customized kits for citizens, first responders, agencies, and military personnel.

The honor also celebrates her broader impact through veteran advocacy, including co-founding Action Zone (nonprofit entrepreneurship support) and roles with Bunker Labs, NVSBC, and other organizations. Rooted in her 21-year U.S. Army career (US CENTCOM leadership, deployments to Korea and Iraq, Bronze Star Medal), her work embodies duty, discipline, and dependability in both business and service.

"Being recognized as a finalist by Tampa Bay's top business publications is a testament to the hard work of our team and the veterans we serve," said Valerie Ellis Lavin. "It motivates us to keep expanding access to preparedness tools while empowering more military-connected entrepreneurs."

This accolade reinforces Luminary Global's independent, veteran-led mission to equip communities for any emergency.

For more on Valerie Lavin's leadership and Luminary Global, visit luminaryglobal.com.

Luminary Global is a veteran-owned emergency preparedness company founded in June 2016 by retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Valerie Ellis Lavin. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company provides high-quality emergency medical solutions, tactical gear, and customized kits to citizens, first responders, agencies, and military personnel. Committed to duty, discipline, and dependability, Luminary Global operates independently with no affiliations to other entities. Expect the Unexpected – Be Prepared. Learn more at luminaryglobal.com. Follow our AI Transparency statement for brand integrity details.