The Excellence Awards are proud to announce the recipients of the Coach of the Year Awards 2026, honoring outstanding coaches who are redefining personal, professional, and organizational transformation through excellence, integrity, and innovation.
These awards celebrate coaches who elevate human potential, empower leaders and teams, and create measurable impact across industries, cultures, and communities worldwide.
Redefining Coaching Excellence in a Transformational Era
In an increasingly complex and fast-changing world, coaching has become a critical catalyst for sustainable growth, conscious leadership, and personal mastery.
The Coach of the Year Awards 2026 recognize professionals who combine deep human insight with modern methodologies — including neuroscience, emotional intelligence, leadership development, and responsible AI integration — to guide meaningful and lasting change.
Today’s most impactful coaches are not defined by techniques alone, but by their ability to inspire clarity, resilience, and purposeful action in others.
“Coaching excellence is not about giving answers — it is about expanding awareness, responsibility, and possibility.” – Dr Yasemin Yazan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Excellence Awards
Coach of the Year Awards 2026
Celebrating the Winners
The following coaches have been selected for their exceptional contribution, measurable impact, and commitment to excellence within their respective fields:
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Alexandra Renkawitz – Mindset & Mental Health
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Amy Green Smith – Leadership Communication
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Bill Stovall – Leadership & Team Development
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Corey Hoskins – College & Career Readiness
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Jessica Ruiz – Relationship
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Maria Merlo – Holistic Lifestyle & Health
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Nancy Capistran – Executive Leadership
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Ruth Pearce – Enterprise, HR & Leadership
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Stephanie Renk – Career Transition
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Veronica Matthews – Leadership Development
Each awardee was nominated and selected through a merit-based evaluation conducted by the Excellence Awards Nominations Team, based on leadership quality, innovation, ethical standards, and real-world impact.
Global Visibility & Lasting Recognition
All Coach of the Year Award recipients 2026 will be:
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Featured in the official Excellence Awards Magazine
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Included in the Hall of Fame A–Z Listing, the permanent global digital archive celebrating excellence and leadership
“Recognition is not a conclusion — it is an invitation to amplify impact and inspire others.” – Mona Tenjo, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Excellence Awards
Coaching as a Global Force for Impact
Across the globe, award-winning coaches are shaping the future of leadership, well-being, entrepreneurship, and organizational culture. Their work demonstrates that coaching excellence is not limited by geography or discipline — it is driven by purpose, responsibility, and human-centered impact.
“The Excellence Awards honor coaches who help others lead with clarity, courage, and conscience.” – Almaz Andezion, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Excellence Awards
About the Excellence Awards
The Excellence Awards, hosted by Dr Yasemin Yazan LLC, recognise professionals and organisations across the world whose work exemplifies excellence, innovation, and impact. With a global reach and local relevance, each awards round focuses on specific regions and industries.
To learn more about the awards and view past recipients, visit: www.excellenceawards.global
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