{"id":35963,"date":"2024-02-06T20:15:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T20:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/?post_type=thought-leadership&#038;p=35963"},"modified":"2024-02-07T14:42:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T14:42:11","slug":"2024-pinnacle-awards-advice-from-greater-bostons-top-women-in-business","status":"publish","type":"thought-leadership","link":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/thought-leadership\/2024-pinnacle-awards-advice-from-greater-bostons-top-women-in-business\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2024 Pinnacle Awards Recap:\u00a0Advice From Greater Boston&#8217;s Top Women in Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> .banner:before {\r\n        background: linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.5),rgba(0,0,0,0.5)) !important;\r\n    }<\/style><div id=\"ra_id_1676048090\" class=\"banner  standard lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-2024-blog.png)\">\r\n        <div class=\"container  banner-container text-Center\">\r\n            <div class=\"row center-items\">\r\n                                \r\n                <div class=\"col-lg-10 \"  >\r\n                                            <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\">The 2024 Pinnacle Awards Recap:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n                                                <!-- <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p> -->\r\n                    \r\n                    <h1 class=\"underline-text white \" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        Advice From Greater Boston&#8217;s Top Women in Business                    <\/h1>\r\n                                            <div class=\"xyz\" tabindex=\"0\"><p><\/p><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"banner_event\">\r\n                                                                    <span  class=\"author-text\" tabindex=\"0\">Georgette Aucoin, Content Manager, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce<\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"banner-btn-wrapper\">\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- <a href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"arrow-link\" href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"external-link\" href=\"#\">External Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"#\">More<\/a> -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\njQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n    setTimeout(function () {\r\n        console.log('here');\r\n\t\t$('#_youtube-iframe-wrapper').show();\r\n\t}, 2000);\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On Friday, January 26, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/\">Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce<\/a> and its <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/networks\/womens-network\/\">Women&#8217;s Network<\/a> commemorated a significant milestone: the 30th anniversary of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/events\/2024-pinnacle-awards\/\">Pinnacle Awards.<\/a> More than 1,000 attendees gathered at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/\">Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport<\/a> to honor ten of Greater Boston&#8217;s top women in business. The honorees shared their moving personal journeys as well as keys to success, making it an unforgettable and uplifting experience for all in attendance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lisa Hughes, legendary anchor for <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147150500 BCX0\">WBZ-TV <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147150500 BCX0\">News and a #BosBizWoman herself, hosted the ceremony and <\/span>welcomed Susan Loconto Penta, board member of the Chamber, to kick off the afternoon. Susan shared an important takeaway from the Pinnacle Awards and what they represent:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>&#8220;<span class=\"TextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">As we celebrate together<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\"> today<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">, we want you to know that this is your Network and community<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\"> \u2013 whether <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">ou<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">\u2019re<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">new to Boston<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">a life-long resident<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">entrepreneur<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">board member, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">apprentice<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\"> or CEO. Our power is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\"> in our diversity \u2013 across industry, background, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200578304 BCX0\">years of experience.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>With that, the Chamber&#8217;s very own Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Policy, Celia Richa, highlighted the call to action for each one of us as members of the Greater Boston community &#8211;<strong> to support the women who may be on the stage as a Pinnacle Honoree in the coming years, and to champion them along the way to ensure their success.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With each honoree&#8217;s speech and unique piece of advice shared, the 2024 Pinnacle Awards planted seeds in the minds of many powerful women, allies, and future leaders in attendance. Read on to hear from the honorees and take with you what resonates most with your own journey to success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"437\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pinnacle-blog-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35967 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/437;width:733px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pinnacle-blog-1-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pinnacle-blog-1-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pinnacle-blog-1-1-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pinnacle-blog-1-1-768x373.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143423984 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143423984 BCX0\">Yvonne Garcia<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143423984 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143423984 BCX0\">Advancement of Women Professionals<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cA woman&#8217;s greatest strength is found not just in her own success, but also in the <strong>empowerment<\/strong> of other <strong>women and the community<\/strong> around her.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211;<span class=\"TextRun SCXW236537227 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236537227 BCX0\">Yvonne Garcia,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW236537227 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236537227 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><strong>Chief of Staff<\/strong> to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236537227 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Chairman <span class=\"TextRun SCXW26313771 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26313771 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">and CEO<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26313771 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, Ron <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW26313771 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">O\u2019Hanley<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26313771 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, and Global Head of Internal Communications and CEO Experience Program,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26313771 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statestreet.com\/us\/en\/asset-manager\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26313771 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">State Street<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26313771 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> Corporation<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241434044 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW241434044 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Caitlin Dodge<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW994284 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW994284 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Emerging Executive<\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;E<span class=\"TextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">valuate who you are and what you want &#8211; to innovate, save the climate, save enough money <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> you can retire early &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> up to you &#8211; and find a place where your values align with the company\u2019s values and vision. You <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> have to agree with every decision <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">all of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> the time (and in fact, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">I\u2019d<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">advise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">) but from my experience <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197496022 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> find much more fulfillment in your own growth and successes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211;<span class=\"TextRun SCXW266081982 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW266081982 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Caitlin Dodge<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW266081982 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW266081982 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">, <strong>CEO<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.argusmedia.com\/en\/\">Argus<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW10117028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10117028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;b1031929-e22d-45ea-afd2-7228f4b7fdb8|111&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">Rudina <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW10117028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Seseri<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10117028 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Achievement in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10117028 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;D<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87734055 BCX0\">o not be afraid to take on the world, no one else is going to take it on for you.<\/span>&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">-Rudina Seseri, <strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112457502 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Founder and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112457502 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Managing Partner<\/span><\/strong><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/glasswing.vc\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW262684 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Glasswing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262684 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> Ventures<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23602126 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23602126 BCX0\">Donna Levin<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23602126 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23602126 BCX0\">Achievement in Arts &amp; Education<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<span class=\"TextRun SCXW90224682 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90224682 BCX0\">At some point in your history there was a woman or man who dreamed of a better future. You <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90224682 BCX0\">represent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90224682 BCX0\"> that dream. Celebrate your accomplishments, remind yourself on tough days that you are enough, double down with your team, solve that problem, or take the hill. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW90224682 BCX0\">Let your light shine for all of those who are following your lead and cheering you on.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW90224682 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">-Donna Levin, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CEO, <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babson.edu\/blank-school-for-entrepreneurial-leadership\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23602126 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23602126 BCX0\">Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23924991 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23924991 BCX0\">Christine C. Schuster<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23924991 BCX0\">Achievement in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23924991 BCX0\">Healthcare<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every day, I hold firm to my guiding principles \u2013 what I like to call my \u201cSchusterisms.\u201d I will spare you my laundry list; however, let me share a few of my favorites:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Schusterism #1:\u202fBelieve in yourself \u2013<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and for the record, I was believing in myself well before Ted Lasso came along! Why? Because if you don\u2019t think you can do it, how will you ever convince anyone else? You are the CEO of your life &#8211; so take ownership of it! Don\u2019t sit on the sidelines &#8211; jump into the game even if it makes you uncomfortable. That discomfort lets you know you are learning and growing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Schusterism #2: Be a lifelong learner!<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Invest in yourself \u2013 take a course, get involved, network, and read anything you can get your hands on.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Schusterism #3: Remember:\u202f almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes\u2026 even you. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With so many struggling to find work-life harmony, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed. It doesn\u2019t have to be that way. We must normalize: Resting, Relaxing, and Recharging. Try it\u2014you\u2019ll be surprised at how much better you feel.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">-Christine C. Schuster, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">President &amp; CEO, <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/about-us\/board-of-directors\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237640772 BCX0\">Emerson <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237640772 BCX0\">Health, <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190135576 BCX0\">member of the Chamber Board of Directors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190135576 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255871745 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255871745 BCX0\">Nancy Huntington Stager<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW158478940 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158478940 BCX0\">Achievement in Management &#8211; Nonprofit<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Seeking advice, particularly from people with different journeys and viewpoints, provides well-rounded discussions and helps to avoid blind spots.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">A team consciously built with diversity of background, thought, and skills as well as race, gender and other elements of difference, will yield better perspectives, stronger decisions, and easier execution.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nancy Huntington Stager,<\/span><strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW146615820 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146615820 BCX0\">President &amp; CEO<\/span><\/span><\/strong><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easternbank.com\/eastern-bank-foundation-0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144586183 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144586183 BCX0\">Eastern Bank Foundation<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58099102 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58099102 BCX0\">Kimberly S. Budd.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58099102 BCX0\">Achiev<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58099102 BCX0\">ement in Management, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58099102 BCX0\">Government<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<span class=\"TextRun SCXW205022779 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205022779 BCX0\">In my own way I am striving to emulate, to the best of my ability, the example that [former] Chief Justices Marshall, Ireland, and Gants set. To continue their practice of critical self-reflection about the legal system, while respecting the bounds of precedent and principles. And to carry on the commitment to collegiality, dialogue, and excellence that they encouraged.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">-Kimberly S. Budd, <span class=\"TextRun SCXW217314593 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217314593 BCX0\"><strong>Chief Justice<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/orgs\/massachusetts-supreme-judicial-court\">Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29247174 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29247174 BCX0\">Julie Kim<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29247174 BCX0\">Achievement in Management, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29247174 BCX0\">Private<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29247174 BCX0\"> Sector<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<span class=\"TextRun SCXW241760308 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241760308 BCX0\">When given a choice in terms of roles or projects, choose the more challenging one&#8230;Challenging roles will take you out of your comfort zone and provide meaningful development opportunities.<\/span><\/span>&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">-Julie Kim, <strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29247174 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29247174 BCX0\">President <span class=\"TextRun SCXW56780424 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56780424 BCX0\">of the U.S. Business Unit and U.S. Country Head, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeda.com\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29247174 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29247174 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW56780424 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56780424 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86836056 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86836056 BCX0\">Takeda\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16650718 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16650718 BCX0\">Lucy P<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16650718 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16650718 BCX0\">\u00e9rez<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16650718 BCX0\">Achievement in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16650718 BCX0\">the Professions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change, and leading the charge, is possible if you have the right team and people around you \u2013 all with a shared sense of purpose working toward a common goal. So, how do we begin? How do we build our village, solve a problem, and change the world for the better? Well, here is where I start:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be clear about your sense of purpose<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Share with others the support you will need to drive the change you want<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Invest in having a diverse set of sponsors, mentors, mentees, peers and friends\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Always pay it forward.<\/span>&#8220;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lucy <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16650718 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16650718 BCX0\">P\u00e9rez<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163879420 BCX0\">Senior<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163879420 BCX0\">Partner<\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234419155 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234419155 BCX0\">McKinsey &amp; 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The Chamber is proud of your perseverance, grit, and commitment to impact.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\">Thank you to the many contributors of the ceremony:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\">Our presenting sponsors:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW218966615 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecrossma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW218966615 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seyfarth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Seyfarth<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tjx.com\/\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW218966615 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\">The TJX Companies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\">Our supporting sponsors:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecastlegrp.com\/\">Castle Group<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easternbank.com\/\">Eastern Bank<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emkconsultinggroup.com\/\">EMK Consulting Group<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insourceservices.com\/\">Insource<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\">Our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\">media<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\"> partner:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW218966615 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/boston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW218966615 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218966615 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">WBZ-TV\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Chamber looks forward to next year&#8217;s 31st Pinnacle Awards. 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For more than 30 years, the Women\u2019s Network has connected female professionals of all backgrounds and career levels. The Women\u2019s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We are the convener, voice, and advocate of our region\u2019s business community, committed to making Greater Boston the best place for all businesses and all people to thrive. We help our members and Greater Boston succeed by convening and connecting the business community; researching, developing and advocating for public policies that contribute to our region\u2019s economic success; and providing comprehensive learning and development programs designed to grow strong business and civic leaders. 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