Women Around the World Recognized at Event in New York

Phoenix, Ariz. – Sharon Villegas, the Chief Revenue Officer of Re-Bath, has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Female Executive of the Year category in the 22^nd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run – worldwide.  The Stevie Award has been hailed as the world’s premier business award.

Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word for “crowned,” the awards were presented to winners during a gala event attended by nominees and their guests at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.  The event was broadcast via Vimeo.

This year, there were more than 1,500 entries from organizations and individuals in 48 nations and territories submitted for consideration in more than 100 categories. Sharon Villegas won in the Female Executive of the Year category for consumer service organizations with 11- 2,500 employees.

Sharon first began working with Re-Bath as an external agency partner where she lead the brand’s first national TV campaign before being named as their Chief Marketing Officer in 2018. In 2019, she expanded her role to oversee national accounts and launched the brand’s partnership with Lowe’s. In 2021, she took on franchise development and has propelled unit growth by creating a scalable revenue engine.

“It’s an honor to receive this award during such an exciting period of momentum for Re-Bath,” said Villegas. “Our team continues to raise the bar in customer experience, operational excellence, and franchise growth and I’m grateful to play a part in shaping the future of this brand.”

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 190 business professionals around the world, working on seven juries.

Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards, said, “In its 22nd year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business received its most varied and diverse body of nominations ever, and that’s reflected in the caliber of this year’s winning nominations. We are gratified by how meaningful it is to women to win a Stevie Award, and how impactful it can be on the futures of their careers and their organizations.  We congratulate all of this year’s Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners for their achievements.”

Re-Bath’s impressive momentum has earned national recognition, including being named the top bathroom remodeling franchise and securing the No. 132 spot on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2025 Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Re-Bath was also included on Bob Vila’s 2025 Best Home Renovation Contractors in America list, ranked No. 10 overall and No. 1 for Bathrooms on Qualified Remodeler’s 2025 Top 500 Nationals List and No. 151 on the 2024 Franchise Times Top 400.

For more information on Re-Bath and franchise opportunities, visit www.rebathfranchise.com or call 800-218-2150.

About Re-Bath

Re-Bath is one of the nation’s largest complete bathroom remodeling franchises that has grown to more than 100 locations across the country. The company’s first entry in the bathroom remodeling industry occurred in 1978 and focused on the hospitality sector. In 1991, Re-Bath launched its first franchise location to focus on the residential market. The company offers complete bathroom remodels, tub and shower updates, plus aging and accessibility solutions. From simple bathtub replacements to complete bathroom redesigns, Re-Bath makes bathroom remodeling effortless, convenient and affordable, all with professional, friendly and factory-trained installers. Re-Bath is a one-stop service that covers the entire process – from design to done – in three easy steps: consultation, removal, and installation. Re-Bath assembles its own exclusive line of products at its headquarters located in Phoenix, Ariz., and offers best-in-class products from national brands for its customers. For more information, please visit www.rebath.com or www.rebathfranchise.com for more details on the franchise opportunity.

About the Stevie® Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Women in Business.  Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

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