Fidelity Bank P.O.W.E.R. Woman of the Year Awards program is designed to recognize the success of female entrepreneurs across the region. Each year, Fidelity Bank P.O.W.E.R. honors an outstanding member as Woman of the Year. The winner is selected from a pool of nominees submitted by Fidelity Bank representatives.
2026 Woman of the Year Award Winner: Sara Habetz, Hype Haus Fitness
Sara Habetz is the founder and owner of award-winning Hype Haus Fitness, a boutique fitness and recovery studio rooted in inclusivity, community, and high-energy experiences. Founded in New Orleans, Hype Haus Fitness has expanded to Baton Rouge.
With over 16 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, she’s built a brand that prioritizes both exceptional client experience and sustainable business growth. Sara is passionate about entrepreneurship, leadership, and creating spaces where people feel empowered to show up as they are while growing into their strongest selves. She is also a graduate of POWER U’s 2025 Class.
Fidelity Bank is proud to have Sara as a customer and member of POWER!
2026 Woman of the Year Award Finalists
• Britney Duke, B Duke Law Firm
• Jessica Smith, Anntoine Marketing + Design
• Rashelle & Teresa Thomas, Crazy Plant Bae
• Sara Habetz, Hype Haus Fitness
2026 Woman of the Year Nominees
*indicates member was nominated in previous years
Alyssa Mouton
Maytag Equipped Laundromat
Donna Bedo
Donna’s Designs & Creative Solutions
Kristen Moore
Jambalaya Girl
Rashelle & Teresa Thomas
Crazy Plant Bae
*Ashley Burton
Burton Transit
Dr. Holly MacKenna
Dara Wellness
Megan Helwick
Megan Helwick Unlimited
Sara Habetz
Hype Haus Fitness
*Britney Duke
B Duke Law Firm
Jessica Smith
Anntoine Marketing + Design
*Natalie Barranco
On the Ball Marketing & Consulting
Carol Bebelle
Akua Productions
Kaelin Bass
KMBoobies LLC
*Nenette Gray
Lemonade Creative Marketing
*Donna Bach
Pizza Platoon
Kassidy Noto
Siding with Citrus
Award Descriptions & Criteria
Fidelity Bank officers nominate one P.O.W.E.R. member for Woman of the Year. No public nominations will be accepted. Nominations shall be based on the following criteria: positive community involvement, professional and personal achievement, support of fellow female entrepreneurs, and alignment with the core values of Fidelity Bank.
To be considered for Woman of the Year, nominees must:
- be an active P.O.W.E.R. member in good standing (to be verified by Fidelity Bank)
- be in business for at least three years
- be part of P.O.W.E.R. Program for at least two years
For more information, please contact Director of P.O.W.E.R. Kati Morse LeBreton at kati.lebreton@bankwithfidelity.com.