NJCC Women of Inspiration Awards logo

Oct. 24, 2024
The National Conference Center, East Windsor
5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Honoring the New Jersey female business leaders and advocates making a difference

This networking event will recognize women in the business community who lead and inspire.


Awards will be presented in the following categories:

  • The Alice H. Parker Outstanding Woman of Inspiration Award – our top honor recognizes an individual that excels in all areas
  • Private Sector Award for Corporate Leadership
  • Small Business Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence
  • Public Sector Award 
  • Non-profit Award 
  • Business Journalism Award
  • Advocacy Award
  • Mentorship Award
  • Volunteer Award
  • Young Professional Award

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Previous Award Recipients

2022

DeAnna Minus-Vincent
EVP, Chief Social Justice & Accountability Officer
RWJBarnabas Health

Jessica Gonzalez

Jill Johnson
Co-founder & CEO
Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

2020

e Yla Eason
Yla Eason
Founder, Olmec Toys

e Jessica Gonzalez
 Jessica Gonzalez
Founder & CEO, InCharged

e Barbara Heisler
 Barbara Heisler
CEO, GlassRoots

2018

2018 Alice Parker Award Recipients

Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter and Assemblywoman Nancy Muñoz.  (Russ DeSantis Photography and Video, LLC)

2016

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Previous Alice H. Parker Women Leaders in Innovation Award recipient Dr. Bonnie Bassler (center) and her team honored at an NJ Chamber reception and awards ceremony. (Russ DeSantis Photography and Video, LLC)

2014

Shirley Ann Jackson

Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson accepts the NJ Chamber's first Alice H. Parker Women Leaders in Innovation Award. (Russ DeSantis Photography and Video, LLC)

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.

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