2026 Woman of the Year Luncheon

Description

The Women in Business Council will host its annual Woman of the Year Award Luncheon on Wednesday, November 4 at the Pelican Club. Join us in celebrating the 2026 Woman of the Year nominees and recipient alike and recognizing their outstanding leadership and commitment to the Palm Beach North region.

Men are welcome to attend.

Nominate who you think should be our 2026 Woman of the Year: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCLCIMLJg9KjQ62woVf9T_FH792KU-ZXdJQX7soAJUVv69gg/viewform?usp=dialog

Previous Winners:
2025: Christine Sylvain
2024: Anné Desormier-Cartwright
2023: Julia Dattolo
2022: Dr. Nika Coleman-Ferrell
2021: Emily Pantelides
2020: Kelly Smallridge
2019: Bridget A. Berry
2018: Judith Schumacher
2017: Maria Marino
2016: Kim Jones
2015: Sandra Foland
2014: Roberta Jurney
2013: Pamela Rauch
2012: Karen Marcus
2011: Sharon Quercioli
2010: Christine Pitts
2009: Nancy Mobberley 

Important Dates to Remember:

• July 7, 2026: Nomination submissions are OPEN 
• July 31, 2026: Nomination submissions are due before 12 p.m. 
• August 4, 2026: Nominees notified and provided with application. 
• August 31, 2026: Nominee applications are due before 12 p.m. 
• September 17, 2026: Nominees will be announced through Chamber communications 
• October 1, 2026: Kickoff Reception event to the Woman of the Year Luncheon at Maltz Jupiter Theatre 
• October 5, 2026: Finalists will be announced through Chamber communications 
• November 4, 2026: Annual Woman of the Year Awards Luncheon