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NJ Chamber Legislative and Business Awards

2025 State Chamber Legislative and Business Awards Reception

Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: EisnerAmper, Iselin
Cost: Members: $130 | Nonmembers: $190

Since 1996, the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce has recognized outstanding state legislators and proactive business leaders for the work they do to ensure New Jersey is business friendly, economically successful and a great place to live and work. This premier, biannual event is a networking opportunity that attracts power players from Trenton and the private sector to recognize outstanding state legislators and pro-active business leaders for promoting a favorable business climate in New Jersey. Winners of the Legislative Awards are selected based on their voting records, bill sponsorships, committee votes and their overall history of supporting economic growth.

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2023 NJ Chamber Legislative and Business Awards Reception

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SPONSORS

Look Who Won Last Time

2023 Legislators of the Year

Senator
Joe Lagana (D-38)

Senator
Holly Schepisi (R-39)

Craig Coughlin

Speaker
Craig Coughlin (D-19)

John DiMaio

Republican Leader
John DiMaio (R-23)

2023 Business Advocates of the Year

Dennis Toft
Member of the Firm
CSG Law

Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti
Commissioner
NJ Dept. of Transportation

Eric Brophy
Office of the Governor

Chuck Richman

Chuck Richman
Office of the Governor

2023 NJ Chamber Alliance Partnership of the Year

Dawn Hunter
Executive Director
Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce

Code of Conduct: By registering for and participating in any New Jersey Chamber of Commerce event, you agree to abide by our Event Code of Conduct.

Cancellation Policy: A $25 administrative fee will be assessed to all cancellations. Refunds can only be issued for cancellations requested no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Credit Card Payments: A 3% surcharge will be applied to all credit card transactions for all events beginning on or after November 1, 2023.

2025 NJ Chamber Events

May 19
14th Annual
NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Tournament
Where: Bedens Brook Club, Skillman
Shotgun Start: noon
More Info
May 21
Business Roundtable Series
Breakfast with Speaker Craig Coughlin
Where: National Conference Center, East Windsor
When: 8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
$55 member | $75 non member
Register
Jun 3
Virtual Reporters' Forum
Previewing New Jersey’s Gubernatorial Primaries & Key Economic Issues
This inciteful discussion will cover New Jersey’s upcoming gubernatorial primaries and the major economic issues shaping the race. Our panel will explore the state's business climate, tax policy, and budget outlook – offering analysis and key context for the months ahead.
Where: Zoom
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Register
Jun 12
28th Annual
NJ Chamber Open House and Reception
Where: New Jersey State Museum, Trenton
When: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
More info
Jun 18
NJM Small Business Series
Winning the Talent War – Recruitment and Retention Strategies for 2025
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Register
Sep 10
Young Professionals Event
Networking Mixer
Where: NJ Sharing Network, New Providence
When:  5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to participate. Open to all young professionals.
Register
Sep 18
Networking
Women of Inspiration Awards Reception
Where: National Conference Center, E. Windsor
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
More Info
Sep 25
Networking
Member Networking Breakfast
Where: New Jersey Audubon, Bernardsville
When: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Free to members
More information coming soon
Oct 22
NJ Chamber Legislative & Business Awards Reception
Where: EisnerAmper, Iselin
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
More Info
Nov 6
DE&I Trailblazer Awards Reception
Co-Hosted by African American Chamber of NJ and NJ Chamber
Where: Pines Manor, Edison
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
More Info
Dec 11
Networking
Annual Member Holiday Party
Where: Calandra's Italian Village, Caldwell
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members
More information coming soon

2026 NJ Chamber Events

Mar 24-25
ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo 2026
Where: Harrah's Atlantic City
When: Full day event
Note: The Walk to Washington will return in 2027