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October 22, 2026

The National Conference Center, East Windsor
5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Registration: $160 for members & non-members

The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is honoring 10 exceptional women who have used talent and hard work to create economic opportunities and help make New Jersey a better place to live and work. The awards reception will provide a great networking opportunity for all. Join us as we celebrate our 2026 Women of Inspiration.

2026 Women of Inspiration Award Recipients

Full bios of our honorees can be found here

Alice H. Parker Outstanding Woman of Inspiration Award
Employer Advocate Award
Amy Mansue Kellie Douchette
Amy Mansue
CEO
Inspira Health Network		 Kellie Doucette
COO
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill
Outstanding Corporate Leader Award
Association Advocate Award
Heather Staples Debbie Hart
Heather Staples
EVP of Enterprise Operations, Business and Technology Solutions, & Chief Information Officer
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey		 Debbie Hart
President & CEO
BioNJ
Issues Advocate Award
Business Innovation Award
Eileen Mannion Liat Krawczyk
Eileen Mannion
Vice President, Public Policy-State & Local Government Affairs
Verizon		 Liat Krawczyk
Executive Director
New Jersey AI Hub
Business Advocate Award
Outstanding NJ Chamber Service Award
Michele Siekerka Aiysha Johnson
Michele Siekerka
President & CEO
New Jersey Business & Industry Association		 Aiysha “A.J.” Johnson
CEO & Executive Director
NJCPA
Young Professional Award
Business Communications Award
Fatema Raza Joanna Gagis
Fatema Raza
Partner
Withum
 		 Joanna Gagis
Senior Correspondent
NJ Spotlight News
 

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2026 NJ Chamber Events

Sep 1
Networking
Member Networking Breakfast 
Where: UMC Foundation, Neptune
When: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Free to members
Register
Sep 2
Business Roundtable Series
Breakfast with BPU President Ben Hertz-Shargel
Where: Jasna Polana, Princeton
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
Register
Sep 10
NJM Small Business Series
Protecting Your Brand – Reputation & Risk Management in a Digital Age
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Sep 16
Business Roundtable Series
Breakfast with NJDEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak
Where: Double Tree By Hilton, Monroe
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
Register
Sep 24
Young Professionals Event
Networking Mixer
Where: Old Hights Brewing Company, Hightstown
When:  5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to participate. Open to all young professionals.
Register
Oct 7
NJ250: New Jersey Powers America
Where: The Palace at Somerset Park
When: 5 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
More Info
Oct 21
Business Roundtable Series
State of Transportation Breakfast
  • Steve Dilts
    COO, New Jersey Turnpike Authority
  • Kris Kolluri
    President & CEO, NJ TRANSIT & Executive Director, NJTA
  • Asm. Clinton Calabrese
    Chair, Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
  • Priya Jain
    Commissioner, NJDOT
  • Stephen Dougherty
    Executive Director, South Jersey Transportation Authority
  • Sam Donelson
    EVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOMEVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOM
Where: National Conference Center (Holiday Inn), East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  or non member
Register
Oct 22
Networking
Women of Inspiration Awards Reception
Where: National Conference Center, E. Windsor
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
More Info
Nov 12
NJM Small Business Series
Cybersecurity for Employers – Protecting Your Business, Employees, and Customer Data
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Dec 1
Business Roundtable Series
Workforce Development Roundtable with NJ DOL Commissioner Jarvis & OSHE Acting Secretary Chaly
Where: National Conference Center (Holiday Inn), East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
Register
Dec 10
Networking
Annual Member Holiday Party
Where: Calandra's Italian Village, Caldwell
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members

2027 NJ Chamber Events

Feb 4&5
Premier Event
Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
More Info
May 17
16th Annual
NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Outing
Where: Bedens Brook Club, Skillman
Shotgun Start: noon