2026 Woman of the Year Kickoff Reception

Join us for our annual Woman of the Year Kickoff Event, presented by the Women in Business Council at the elegant Maltz Jupiter Theatre. This special evening will honor the exceptional women nominated for the 2026 Woman of the Year award, recognizing their outstanding leadership and dedication in the Palm Beach North region.

Celebrate these remarkable achievements, connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds, and enjoy an evening of networking and inspiration. Men are warmly welcomed to join in this celebration of excellence and empowerment in business.

Let's celebrate excellence, leadership, and dedication at the Woman of the Year Kickoff Event. See you there!

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

Sponsorships* are available!

Members can purchase sponsorship* packages by clicking the blue "Register" button at the top right corner of the event webpage (see this video tutorial). Email Brittany Cartwright for further questions.

WoY Kickoff Reception Title Sponsor: $4,500 (includes 5 tickets at Kickoff + 2 tickets at Award Luncheon) One Available
Entertainment Sponsor: $1,500 (Includes four tickets) One Available
Tasty Bites Sponsor: $750 (Includes two tickets) One Available
Wine & Bubbly Sponsor: $750 (Includes two tickets) One Available
WoY Nominee Supporter: $350 - 10 available (includes 1 ticket at Kickoff + 1 ticket at Award Luncheon) 10 Available

Unavailable/SOLD Sponsorships:
Women In Business Council Series Sponsor: $7,500 (includes 5 tickets) SOLD - Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
WoY Award Luncheon Presenting Sponsor: $5,000 (includes 10 tickets) SOLD - Lickstein Plastic Surgery
Dessert Sponsor: $950 (includes 2 tickets) SOLD - Elder & Estate Planning Attorneys PA
Seeds of Success Sponsor: $750 (includes 2 tickets at Kickoff + 1 ticket at Award Luncheon) SOLD - Rize Mortgage
Official Floral Partner SOLD - Wellington Florist
Orchid Series Sponsorship SOLD OUT - See below
*Sponsorships are available for PBN Chamber members only. Membership start at just $565 for businesses with up to 2 employees. Become a member today!

Photo Release Policy:
By attending this event, you hereby give the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, their assigns, licenses, and legal representatives the irrevocable right to use, at no cost, your name (or any fictional name), picture, portrait, photograph, visual, and/or voice recording and likeness, in all forms and media and in all manners, including photo, film, audio, video, and all social media representations, for nonprofit, public or educational purposes, and waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written copy that may be created in connection therewith, and any claim or right to compensation for such use.

Event Cancellation Policy:
A notice of cancellation must be received by e-mail within 48 hours (2 business days) prior to the event. NO verbal cancellations will be accepted. Cancellations under 48 hours prior to the event, will NOT receive event credit in order to solidify attendance numbers with the event venue. All cancellation notices received BEFORE 48 hours (2 business days) prior to the event will be given an event credit of equal value. Event credits will be applied upon request and are good for up to 1 year from the purchase date. There are NO REFUNDS.

NOTE:
Premier Events (ArtiGras Tickets / Loggerhead Triathlon Registrations) and Special Events (The Leadership Awards Dinner / Holiday Mixer / Business 2 Baseball / Golf Classic) do not qualify for an event credit upon cancellation. Contributions or gifts to the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.