Wes & Cindy Dove Receive 2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Speakers Award
Jan 11, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Harrisonburg, VA – January 7, 2026 — Real Leaders®, the global authority on impact leadership, is proud to announce its official 2026 Top Impact Speakers ranking, honoring visionary communicators who are shaping business, culture, and social progress through high-impact public speaking.
This year’s honorees were selected through a rigorous evaluation process measuring each speaker’s signature speech impact, online authority, professional speaking fee, and verified number of annual keynote engagements. The result is a curated list of world-class communicators redefining what it means to lead through storytelling, stage influence, and transformational thought leadership.
This year’s honorees represent an elite group of keynote speakers trusted internationally by executives, event organizers, and global mission-driven audiences. Each leader stands out not only for their expertise and authority, but for their ability to move audiences from inspiration to measurable action.
A Spotlight on the 2026 Winners
Each winning speaker has earned a feature in the 2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Speakers magazine, receiving recognition as a speaker inspiring their audiences at the highest level.
“Being named two of the 2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Speakers is an incredible honor,” said Wes & Cindy Dove. “Our mission has always been to leave audiences with practical transformation, not just motivation. This recognition elevates that work and fuels our commitment to making every stage matter.”
Setting a New Standard for Speakers
Now in its inaugural year for impact-specific speaker recognition, the Real Leaders Top Impact Speakers ranking uses its proprietary RealLeaders® STAR Evaluation Scorecard that awards points to Speakers of Transformation, Authority, and Reach (STAR). Calculating their speaker fees, speeches per year, community size, and impact all into one score.
In an era where organizations need more than motivation, these speakers are delivering clarity, action, and results.
“Real Leaders exist to celebrate the achievements of the leaders who are inspiring better business for a better world,” said Kevin Edwards, CEO of Real Leaders. “The 2026 winners demonstrate that influence on stage is not about fame — it’s about responsibility, transformation, and the courage to speak for what matters.”
About Real Leaders®
Real Leaders celebrates the business achievements that make the world better — and inspires leaders everywhere to pursue meaningful impact.
To learn more about the 2026 winners, visit: https://real-leaders.com/top-impact-speakers
Media Contact:
Cindy Dove, Dove Development & Consulting
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 540-810-7776
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