35th Annual Women of Excellence

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Event is open to Chamber members & Non-Members.
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Presented by the Women’s Business Council 

Now in its 35^th year, the Women of Excellence Awards honors a select group of women for their success in business and their contributions to the community. Six women who have achieved success in their professional careers and dedicated themselves to community service will join the prestigious ranks of the Chamber's Women of Excellence on Friday, May 15 from 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Please note that due to the nature of this event all attendees must pre-register and that we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins the day of the event.  Online registration will close at noon on May 12.  To purchase a table of 10, please email lcognato@capitalregionchamber.com

Please note that this event is attended by over 500 guests.  We recommend arriving a few minutes early to secure a parking spot.

2026 Women of Excellence

Distinguished Career: Mary Ellen Whitney, Founder and Board President, STRIDE Adaptive Sports

Excellence in Business Innovation: Diane Nazzaro, Executive Director, Veterans and Community Housing Coalition

Excellence in Business: Sabrina Houser, Owner, Capital CFO+ LLC

Excellence in the Professions: Elizabeth Mayhew, General Manager, Configuration Management and Product Definition, GE Vernova

Excellence in Management: Jerilee Beaudoin, President and CEO, Sunmark Credit Union

Emerging Professional: Kimmy Venter, Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region

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