Debbie Oatts Receives the Inaugural Lee Ann Richardson Impact Award
Nubian’s co-founder and president, Debbie Oatts, received the inaugural Lee Ann Richardson Impact Award at the 2026 NAWBO-Indianapolis Trailblazers Awards Luncheon.
The Lee Ann Richardson Impact Award honors an individual who embodies the spirit of connection, leadership, and advocacy that defined Lee Ann’s extraordinary tenure with NAWBO-Indianapolis. A true champion of women-owned businesses, Lee Ann helped shape the chapter into a premier resource for education, collaboration, and growth across Indiana.
Recognizing those who carry Lee Ann’s legacy forward, the Impact Award celebrates Debbie’s leadership and efforts in creating a culture of belonging and strengthening connections within the NAWBO-Indianapolis community and beyond. A true champion for women entrepreneurs and a collaborative partner in all that she does, Debbie thoroughly embodies Lee Ann’s spirit to help create lasting impact in all her endeavors.
