Women of Influence
Nominations are open for 2023!
Women of Influence identifies high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments. The Women of Influence honorees are selected based on professional experience, community involvement and a commitment to mentoring. In addition to our Women of Influence awards, we will also be honoring Women to Watch, who are women under the age of 35, and The Circle of Excellence who are women of longstanding, notable success in the community and are leading the way for other women.
Nominate for 2023!
When
- Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Where
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Hilton Harrisburg
North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101 United States
The Central Penn Business Journal Women of Influence awards recognize high-achieving women who are making a positive impact through leadership, community service and mentoring. This year CPBJ also will recognize Women to Watch – honoring women leaders, age 35 or younger, who are stepping up to help shape the Central Pennsylvania of tomorrow through professional success and a commitment to making a positive impact on the community.
Circle of Excellence honorees are women of longstanding, notable success in the community who are leading the way for other women. These women are selected by the editors of CPBJ.
Who should be nominated?
You know and admire her. She’s the woman who never fails to exceed expectations – at work and beyond. No matter how many tasks she juggles, she makes it look easy. She always makes time to mentor others and creates a picture of what’s possible by leading by example.
The same woman can be nominated every other year but she will not be selected for back-to-back years.
Don’t miss this chance to recognize her for her inspirational leadership and extraordinary accomplishments – nominate her for CPBJ Women of Influence or Women to Watch!
For questions about nominations, please contact our events team at [email protected]
Nomination deadline: March 18, 2023
*Please note that starting in 2023 nominations will cost $20.
2023 Women of Influence Nomination
The Central Penn Business Journal Women of Influence awards recognize high-achieving women who are making a positive impact through leadership, community service and mentoring. This year CPBJ also will recognize Women to Watch – honoring women leaders, age 35 or younger, who display outstanding professional acumen, community involvement and commitment to positive change.Circle of Excellence honorees are women of longstanding, notable success in the community who are leading the way for other women. These women are selected by the CPBJ editorial board.
Who should be nominated?
You know and admire her. She’s the woman who never fails to exceed expectations – at work and beyond. No matter how many tasks she juggles, she makes it look easy. She always makes time to mentor others and creates a picture of what’s possible by leading by example.
Don’t miss this chance to recognize her for her inspirational leadership and extraordinary accomplishments - nominate her for CPBJ Women of Influence or Women to Watch!
For questions about nominations, please contact our events team at [email protected]
Nomination deadline: Friday, March 17, 2023
How can I be considered for the Women of Influence award?
Nominations can be made by anyone, including yourself. An application is automatically emailed to all nominees and must be completed in order to be considered for this award. A letter of recommendation is not required, but is strongly encouraged to assist the judges in making their decision.
To be eligible, applicants must live in or work in Central Pennsylvania.
How often can I be considered?
Women can be honored every other year but not two consecutive years.
Who are the judges and what are they looking for when selecting the Women of Influence?
A panel of judges consisting of business professionals and past winners from across central Pennsylvania select the Women of Influence. It is essential that the candidate prove a combination of excelling at all three levels–professionally, in the community and with mentoring. It is helpful to have at least one letter of recommendation from someone that can speak to all three of these achievements.
Do the judges evaluate differently for the Circle of Excellence?
The Circle of Excellence is awarded for sustained achievement, longstanding, notable success in the community and are leading the way for other women. The judges are asked to be extremely selective at this stage and look for continued involvement in all key areas with a demonstration that they are still actively involved and proactive.
Should I have a letter of recommendation sent?
Past judges have told us that the letter(s) of recommendation is helpful particularly when they are not familiar with the candidate. Up to 3 letters of recommendations can be emailed to [email protected]. Please save all letters of recommendation as PDFs labeled with your name (or organization) led by the category or event you are being nominated for. The letter will be paired to your application when it is received.
I’m a Women of Influence award winner, what now?
Sit tight, a member of our team will contact you soon with any additional details.
If I’m a winner, do I need to purchase a ticket?
You do not need to purchase a ticket for yourself as an honoree. All other attendees must purchase a ticket. Sponsorship packages are available to purchase for those wanting large groups of tickets and additional benefits.
Can I buy an ad in the publication?
The Women of Influence program is supported through sponsorships. The ads you see in the magazine are part of the sponsorship packages. Please email [email protected].
I bought a ticket but I don’t see it?
Remember, tickets can only be opened on one device, if you open it on your phone but then try to open it on your computer it will not work.
Remember, tickets can only be opened on one device, if you open it on your phone but then try to open it on your computer it will not work.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions or issues.
Women of Influence
Catherine Azeles
Conrad Siegel
Diane Baker
PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company
Susan Bruce
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
Lindsey Cook
Barley Snyder
Christine Cronkright
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Leigh Dalton
Stock and Leader, Attorneys at Law
Jacquelin Eby
Versatek Enterprises LLC
Maria Elliott
Barley Snyder
CyndiLou Foster
High Hotels, Ltd.
Katia Frock
PFM Asset Management LLC
Christina Hoffman
Donegal Insurance Group
Cheryl Hornung
Caitlin’s Smiles Inc.
Jacqueline Hower
Zimmerman’s Automotive Tire Pros
Audra Hunter
Pennian Bank
Erin Letavic
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG)
Meredith Mills
Country Meadows Retirement Communities and Ecumenical Retirement Community
Michelle Mowrer
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Nakesha Muldrow
WellSpan Health
Christine Nentwig
CGA Law Firm
Kathryn Palisoc
UPMC Memorial Hospital
Darla Perdue
Vibra Healthcare
Christy Pierce
Highmark
Kim Pizzingrilli
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Gennifer Richie
Odessa Design, Inc.
Fina Salvo
Boyer & Ritter LLC
Mary Grace Simcox
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Stephane Smith
RKL LLP
Niki Williams
uFinancial Group/MassMutual
Krista Wolfe
Central Penn College
Women to Watch
Ashley Hershey
Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF)
Alexandra Patterson
Mercersburg Academy
Jenna Reitz
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Christi Renno
Mid Penn Bank
Circle of Excellence
Alison Bernhardt
UPMC in Central Pa.
Gail D’Angelo
M&T Bank
Karen Kenderdine
Mid Penn Bank
Amy Beamer Murray
Pavone Marketing Group, Inc.
Linda Tedford
Susquehanna Chorale
Miriam Witmer
Millersville University
Women of Influence
Catherine Azeles
Conrad Siegel
Diane Baker
PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company
Susan Bruce
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
Lindsey Cook
Barley Snyder
Christine Cronkright
Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Leigh Dalton
Stock and Leader, Attorneys at Law
Jacquelin Eby
Versatek Enterprises LLC
Maria Elliott
Barley Snyder LLP
CyndiLou Foster
High Hotels, Ltd.
Katia Frock
PFM Asset Management LLC
Christina Hoffman
Donegal Insurance Group
Cheryl Hornung
Caitlin’s Smiles Inc.
Jacqueline Hower
Zimmerman’s Automotive Tire Pros
Audra Hunter
Pennian Bank
Erin Letavic
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG)
Meredith Mills
Country Meadows Retirement Communities and Ecumenical Retirement Community
Michelle Mowrer
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Nakesha Muldrow
WellSpan Health
Christine Nentwig
CGA Law Firm
Kathryn Palisoc
UPMC Memorial Hospital
Darla Perdue
Vibra Healthcare
Christy Pierce
Highmark
Kim Pizzingrilli
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Gennifer Richie
Odessa Design, Inc.
Fina Salvo
Boyer & Ritter LLC
Mary Grace Simcox
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Stephane Smith
RKL LLP
Niki Williams
uFinancial Group
Krista Wolfe
Central Penn College
Women to Watch
Ashley Hershey
Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF)
Alexandra Patterson
Mercersburg Academy
Jenna Reitz
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Christi Renno
Mid Penn Bank
Circle of Excellence
Alison Bernhardt
UPMC in Central Pa.
Gail D’Angelo
M&T Bank
Karen Kenderdine
Mid Penn Bank
Amy Beamer Murray
Pavone Marketing Group, Inc.
Linda Tedford
Susquehanna Chorale
Dr. Miriam Marguerita Gomez WitmerMillersville University
Women of Influence:
Marissa Bankert Central Pennsylvania Independent Electrical Contractors
Gina Breslin North Group Consultants
Kimberly Brister WellSpan Health
Sara Bruton Simon Lever
Gina Casner The Casner Group at Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
Susan M. Cort JPL
Sherry M. Cracium-Bolin Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz
Kimberly J. Decker Barley Snyder
Devon DiBiase Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Margaret “Mieke” Driscoll CGA Law Firm
Stacy Durbin Pennian Bank
Susan R. Ewing-Rathfon Crescent Strategy LLC
Kathleen Pearson Fabrizi PennState Schuylkill
Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams Central Penn College
Sue Fornicola New Hope Ministries
Jenny Gallagher Blom The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region
Kelli Gift PaySmart Payroll Services
Denise DelGrosso Gilliland Pink Power
Marissa Graby Hoover Penn State Harrisburg
Kathy Gutierrez RKL LLP
Judith L. Hoar Trout CPA
Jennifer Hollister The Jennifer Hollister Group
Donna K. Holloway Hershey Lodge, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
Jennifer Hynes TEAMCare Behavioral Health
Andrea Karns Karns Foods
Rebecca Korn Rise Reign Rule
Theresa S. Kwayi Harley-Davidson
Jeannette Magaro Storytelling Marketing Communications
Emily Mikus The GIANT Company
Laura Stedenfeld Omnes
Rhodia D. Thomas MidPenn Legal Services
Vicki I. Turjan Versatile Credit Inc.
Kimbarley Williams Boyer & Ritter LLC
Ashley A. Wise Conrad Siegel
Women to Watch:
Lindsay Berkstresser Post & Schell P.C.
Olivia B. Surry Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Casey VanFleet Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
Emma Watson American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Meghan Zook The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region
Circle of Excellence
Maura Donley SO Tactics
Janet R. Donovan Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA
Helen L. Gemmill McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
Amy Helmuth UPMC Pinnacle
Carol McKinley Simpson Senior Services DBA Simpson
Jacquelyn Summers Penn-Mar Human Services
