03/10/2026
We are proud to share that Hollie Gilbert, owner of The DRIPBaR Melbourne, has been nominated for Small Business Owner of the Year by weVENTURE at Florida Tech.
WeVenture is a nonprofit program within the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business at Florida Tech that supports women entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, and networking opportunities.
As a former corporate leader turned entrepreneur, Hollie understands both the challenges and opportunities that come with building a business. Programs like WeVenture help provide the guidance, support, and connections that many women need when launching and growing their own companies.
The DRIPBaR Melbourne has been proud to support several WeVenture initiatives, including the incredible Wine Women & Shoes - Space Coast event, which celebrates and empowers women throughout our community.
We are honored by this recognition and grateful to be part of a community that encourages and supports women in business.
Women Who Rock Awards 2026 Small Business Owner of the Year Finalist Spotlight: Hollie Gilbert!
Hollie doesn’t just run a business—she leads a wellness movement. As owner of The DRIPBaR locations in Melbourne, Lake Nona, and Tampa, she has turned her passion for preventative health into a regional success story. Hollie serves as a hands-on operator, mentoring a lean team of nurses and wellness professionals while maintaining a patient-first culture that has propelled the growth of the DRIPBaR across the Central Florida region. Hollie actively supports wellness throughout the community, regularly bringing DRIPBaR services out to health and wellness events, and sponsoring organizations like weVENTURE WBC that uplift others.
Hollie left a corporate career managing nine-figure budgets in order to pursue her dream of entrepreneurship. She applied her business and marketing expertise to open the three locations of the DRIPBaR in 5 years, and has created dozens of well-paying jobs and served thousands of clients. The Melbourne location was honored as the #1 DRIPBaR in the country. Hollie is an outstanding example of how corporate experience can translate to entrepreneurial success!
Congratulations, Hollie!