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The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce revealed this week the 11 women it will recognize at the 2024 Women of Inspiration Awards.

Taking place Oct. 24 at The National Conference Center in East Windsor, the event honors inspiring women leaders or advocates from the state’s business community. It also features a prime opportunity to network with industry leaders and honorees.

Meet the 2024 NJ Chamber Women of Inspiration honorees:

• Alice H. Parker Outstanding Woman of Inspiration Award
  • Ruthi Byrne, founder, Zinn Graves & Field Inc.
• Private Sector Advocate Award
  • Mark Kay Roberts, partner, Riker Danzig
• Small Business Advocate Award
  • Eileen Kean, state director, New Jersey National Federation of Independent Business
• Public Sector Advocate Award
  • Melanie Willoughby, executive director, New Jersey Business Action Center
• Legislator Award
  • Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, R-25th District, and Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez, D-19th District
• Nonprofit Advocate Award
  • Carolyn Welsh, president and CEO, NJ Sharing Network
• Business Communications Award
  • Jeannette Hoffman, president, Marathon Public Affairs
• Employer Advocate Award
  • Christina Renna, president & CEO, Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey
• Issues Advocate Award
  • Audrey Lane, president, Garden State Initiative
• Young Professional Award
  • Catherine Tung, government affairs advisor, McCarter & English

In a press release announcing the awardees, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Bracken said his organization is proud to honor these extraordinary women “who have made significant contributions to New Jersey’s employer community.

“Their dedication and leadership are truly inspiring, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements at this year’s reception,” said Bracken.

More information on the event can be found here.

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Click here to nominate a New Jersey company that has shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women. Or click here to join us for the inaugural Women’s Leadership Summit, which will convene the state’s top female professionals to learn from each other and build a network to create change.