2016 Beyond the Glass Ceiling Awards Gala

The Beyond Glass Ceiling Awards Gala and Fundraiser is a dinner program of 300 or so attendees honoring extraordinary individuals for their contributions to women & women business owners, as well as our community at large. All proceeds of this annual fundraiser, NAWBO SJ’s largest, are used to help our organization continue to provide education, networking & leadership opportunities to women business owners in South Jersey.

Tentative Schedule

5:00-5:30 – VIP Cocktail Reception with Liz Scott and honorees (for VIP ticketholders only)
5:30-6:30 – General Admission Networking/Cocktail Hour
6:30-8:30 – Keynote and Awards Program
8:30-9:00 – Closing Remarks/ Silent Auction Check-Out

Our Keynote Speaker: Liz Scott, Co-Founder of Alex's Lemonade Stand

Our Emcee: Maiken Scott, Reporter for WHYY

Our Honorees:

Legislator of the Year: Senator Diane Allen, NJ 7th Legislative District

Trailblazer of the Year: Chancellor Phoebe Haddon, Rutgers University – Camden

Company of the Year: Laura Hart, Atrium Executive Center

Heroine of the Year: Susan Rose, The Lauren Rose Albert Foundation

Community Advocate of the Year: June Sernak, American Red Cross

Environmental Advocate of the Year: Mary Grasso Stiles, Grasso Girls Farm Market

Woman Business Owner of the Year: Aldonna Ambler, The Growth Strategist

Woman Entrepreneur Under 40: Devon Perry, Kings Hall

Women’s Advocate of the Year: Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills, Small Business Administration

NAWBO SJ Chapter Champion: Allyson Christoffersen, Rethink Innovations

NOVA Award: Ruth Scott, Cupcakes by Ruth

For complete details on the event, our keynote speaker, emcee, and honorees, please visit www.nawbosouthjersey.org.

Thank You to This Year’s Partners!

Gold Partners

Media Partners

Event Sponsors