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.
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
Sponsorships are available - click here for full details! Sponsor Deadline is Wednesday, October 22nd
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.
She Leads Sponsor: $1,500 (includes 10 tickets) Available
Wine and Bubbly Sponsor: $1,500 (includes 4 tickets) Available
Centerpiece Sponsor: $950 (includes 2 tickets) Available
Coffee Sponsor: $950 (includes 2 tickets) Available
Mentorship Graduates Sponsor: $950 (includes 1 ticket) Available
College Student Sponsor: $950 (includes 1 ticket) Available
Young Professionals Sponsor: $950 (includes 1 ticket) Available
Catalyst for Change Sponsor: $750 (includes 2 tickets) Available
WoY Finalist Supporter: $350 (includes 1 ticket) 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
EmpoweHER Sponsor: $1,500 (includes 2 tickets) SOLD - Florida Power & Light
Valet Sponsor: $1,500 (includes 4 tickets) SOLD - Illustrated Properties - Corporate Office
Dessert Sponsor: $950 (includes 2 tickets) SOLD - Elder & Estate Planning Attorneys PA
Gift Bag Sponsor: $950 (includes 2 tickets) SOLD - Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll
Women of Influence Sponsor: $750 (includes 2 tickets) SOLD - Dental Healing Arts
Seeds of Success Sponsor: $750 SOLD - Rize Mortgage
Floral Arrangement Sponsor: $500 (includes 2 tickets) SOLD - Cary Stamp & Company
Official Floral Partner SOLD - Wellington Florist
Woman-Owned Business Exhibitor (includes 2 tickets) SOLD OUT
Member Rate: $450* / General Admission/Future Member: $550
*Mentees, Mentors and Non-Profit Chamber Members receive a discount! Reach out to our team for registration code.
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!
| 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. |
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Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 4, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
11 AM - 12 PM Registration & Networking Hour - Meet our Women-Owned Business Exhibitors!
12 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch and Program
Location
Pelican Club
1065 N Hwy A1A
Jupiter, FL 33477
Fees/Admission
Members:
Early Bird Member Pricing - $125 (up to 2 weeks before event)
$130
$135 at the door
General Admission:
Early Bird General Admission Pricing - $150 (2 weeks before event)
$155
$160 at the door
Contact Information
Caitlyn Mahoney
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