{"id":39274,"date":"2025-02-20T13:53:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/?post_type=thought-leadership&#038;p=39274"},"modified":"2025-03-07T15:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:11:17","slug":"empowering-leadership-highlights-from-the-2025-pinnacle-awards","status":"publish","type":"thought-leadership","link":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/thought-leadership\/empowering-leadership-highlights-from-the-2025-pinnacle-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Leadership: Highlights from the 2025 Pinnacle Awards"},"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\/2025\/02\/pinnacle-hero-2.jpg)\">\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\"><\/p> -->\r\n                    \r\n                    <h1 class=\"underline-text white  required\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        Empowering Leadership: Highlights from the 2025 Pinnacle Awards                    <\/h1>\r\n                                            <div class=\"xyz\" tabindex=\"0\"><p><\/p><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"banner_event\">\r\n                            <span tabindex=\"0\">February 20, 2025<\/span>                                        <span  class=\"author-text\" tabindex=\"0\">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 class=\"TextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">On Friday, January 31, the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">2025 Pinnacle Awards <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">Luncheon <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">was abuzz with excitement as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">celebrated the powerful women who are transforming Greater Boston through their leadership in entrepreneurship, management, and lifetime achievement. This premier event, attended by over 1,200 people, including elected officials, business innovators, and next-gen leaders, honored the contributions of dynamic female leaders to the workplace and their commitment to the community.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">Our featured speakers highlighted the inspiration this year\u2019s honorees have cultivated and e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW225347038 BCX0\">ach hono<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">ree shared <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">a glimpse into<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\"> their unique story and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">imparted words of wisdom <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225347038 BCX0\"> the crowd.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW225347038 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\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=\"860\" height=\"560\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-awards.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39276 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;width:572px;height:381px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-awards.jpg 860w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-awards-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-awards-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-awards-768x500.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" 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            <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lisa-hughes-277a815\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">Lisa Hughes<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">, Anchor for WBZ<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">-TV News<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">, opened the event with a warm welcome, setting the tone for an inspiring afternoon.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW99818026 BCX0\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">Every year, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">we\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\"> reminded of the incredible leadership in our midst<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\"> \u2013 w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">omen who are our friends, our bosses, our mentors. And <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">we\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\"> also reminded that these women who<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">are the top of their game see the pinnacle not as an ending point but as a jumping off point to the next thing. And <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\"> that curiosity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\"> that love of being with people<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\"> that interest in innovating that makes them who they are.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99818026 BCX0\">\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW99818026 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/caitlin-dodge-98209a11\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Caitlin Dodge<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, CEO of Argus and Chair of the Women\u2019s Network Advisory Board, highlighted the positive impact of her involvement with the Women\u2019s Network over the past three years and encouraged attendees to invite others to join empowering communities. Caitlin inspired everyone to elevate the women around them, stressing that 2025 is the year to make meaningful connections. She shared, \u201cAs I continue to grow in my career\u2026 I\u2019m reminded that as we reach new heights in our communities and in our careers, how important it is to make sure we\u2019re elevating all the women that we can.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/celia-richa-b946a87\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Celia Richa<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Policy at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, expressed her gratitude for living in Massachusetts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/best-and-worst-states-for-women\/10728\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(ranked the #1 state for women)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and being part of such a supportive community. She said, &#8220;Today would not be possible without an engaged business and civic community. All of you are a constant reminder of how fortunate we feel to live and work in Massachusetts.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tiffanychu\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tiffany Chu<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Chief of Staff to Mayor Michelle Wu, echoed that sentiment, highlighting the role of the Women\u2019s Network in fostering a supportive community. Tiffany noted, &#8220;This afternoon, we&#8217;re honoring nine Pinnacle honorees that come from an array of industries&#8230; they&#8217;ve created jobs and inspired their colleagues, and proved that our workplaces can uplift everyone without sacrificing the bottom line.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\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=\"860\" height=\"560\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pinnacle-awards-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39280 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;width:572px;height:381px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pinnacle-awards-1.jpg 860w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pinnacle-awards-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pinnacle-awards-1-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pinnacle-awards-1-768x500.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" 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 SCXW259132996 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259132996 BCX0\">Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259132996 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259132996 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174135172 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174135172 BCX0\">Achievement in Management &#8211; Government<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW174135172 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mass-lg-kim-driscoll\/\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\"><strong>\u202f<\/strong>shared her<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\"> career<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\"> journey and encouraged women to pursue their goals despite fear or anxiety. She underscored the value of doing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">a good job<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">one&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\"> current role as a steppingstone to future opportunities. She passionately <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW252263370 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">encouraged <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">the audience<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW252263370 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\"> \u201c<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">o ignore those people who say <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">you&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\"> not ready. To turn the other way when people think you need the perfect, exact scenario to advance your career. Even if <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">you&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\"> scared, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">you&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\"> anxious, or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">you&#8217;re<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">nervous, if you have a fire in your belly to do something&#8230; Do it. Do it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW252263370 BCX0\">scared<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">. Do it nervous. Do it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW252263370 BCX0\">anxious<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252263370 BCX0\">. You&#8217;re going to be better off for it.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW252263370 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113704223 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113704223 BCX0\">Grace Cotter Regan<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80589503 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80589503 BCX0\">Achievement in Arts &amp; Education<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80589503 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/grace-cotter-regan-2b595a3\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30204870 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30204870 BCX0\">Grace Cotter Regan<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30204870 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30204870 BCX0\">, President <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30204870 BCX0\">of Boston College High School,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30204870 BCX0\">\u202fspoke about the duty of building a better community and the importance of every voice in shaping the world. She urged attendees to think about their call to action, saying, &#8220;Building a better community is not just a goal, it&#8217;s a duty that we all share. Together we&#8217;re shaping a world where every voice matters.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW30204870 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137867163 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137867163 BCX0\">Rachel Felix<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW203287119 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203287119 BCX0\">Achievement in Health Care<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW203287119 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rachel-felix-aa8aa36\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW201675139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201675139 BCX0\"><strong>Rachel Felix<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW201675139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201675139 BCX0\">, SVP, Chief Marketing &amp; Growth Officer at Boston Medical Center Health System,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201675139 BCX0\">\u202fshared her personal story of moving from New York to Boston, embracing change, and seeking greater purpose in her career. She encouraged everyone to lean into their creative intuition and challenge themselves to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201675139 BCX0\">think outside the box<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201675139 BCX0\">. Rachel advised, &#8220;Have confidence even if you don&#8217;t always believe it. If you don&#8217;t project that, no one else will place their confidence in you.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW201675139 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW71377382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71377382 BCX0\">Eneida Rom\u00e1n<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW233454375 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233454375 BCX0\">Achievement in Management \u2013 Non-Profit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW233454375 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eneidaroman\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\"><strong>Eneida Rom\u00e1n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\">President &amp; CEO of Amplify <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW15931563 BCX0\">LatinX<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\">\u202freminded everyone of their purpose to plant seeds of good and create a lasting impact. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\">Referring to a lesson her abuela taught her and that inspired her to become a servant leader, Eneida<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\"> said, &#8220;We are put on this earth to plant seeds of good, and that true impact is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\">intended<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\"> to last beyond <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\">our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15931563 BCX0\"> days on this earth.&#8221;<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"EOP SCXW15931563 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160854125 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160854125 BCX0\">Josiane Martinez<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110650160 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110650160 BCX0\">Achievement in Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW110650160 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josiane-martinez\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">Josiane Martinez<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">, Founder &amp; CEO of ASG,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">\u202fhighlighted the importance of resilience and adaptability,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">advis<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">ing to n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">ever shy away from opportunities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">While talking about<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\"> her journey <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\"> mak<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\"> her community better<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">, Josiane<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\"> stated, \u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">Along the way, I was inspired by many women<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">some<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\"> of<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">whom<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\"> are in this room today<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">, w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178235326 BCX0\">hose courage and commitment showed me anything is possible.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW178235326 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225011067 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225011067 BCX0\">Grace Lee<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119353651 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119353651 BCX0\">Achievement in Management \u2013 Private\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW119353651 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/grace-l-b513b76\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128689723 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128689723 BCX0\">Grace Lee<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128689723 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128689723 BCX0\">, MA Regional President, EVP at M&amp;T Bank,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128689723 BCX0\">\u202femphasized the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive people and the importance of using one&#8217;s power positively to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128689723 BCX0\">impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128689723 BCX0\"> others. Grace reflected, &#8220;Great leaders are great leaders because of the people that surround them<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128689723 BCX0\">\u2026 One consistent thing I have with my supporters is that through their eyes, I saw the reflection of me that was the best version of me. It was how they saw me that would sustain me.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW128689723 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231708163 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231708163 BCX0\">Laura Wood<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW49773009 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49773009 BCX0\">Achievement in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49773009 BCX0\">the Professions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW49773009 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/laura-j-wood\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\"><strong>Laura Wood<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">EVP Patient Care Operations &amp; System Chief Nurse Executive at Boston Children\u2019s Hospital<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">reflected on the many influential people who have made an impact on her career journey and who have inspired her in the field of medicine and patient care. Emphasizing the critical role that nurses play in society, Laura quoted one of her favorite filmmakers, Carolyn Jones, saying: \u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">At some point in our lives each of us will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">encounter<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\"> a nurse<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\"> whether it be as a patient or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">a loved one<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">. A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">nd that encounter <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">can<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\"> mean the difference between suffering and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">peace<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\"> between chaos and order<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">. N<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">urses matter.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215276711 BCX0\">\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW215276711 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW221876494 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221876494 BCX0\">Margaret Low<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68702049 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68702049 BCX0\">Lifetime Achievement<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW68702049 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/margaret-low-5233166\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209925094 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209925094 BCX0\">Margaret Low<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209925094 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209925094 BCX0\">, CEO of WBUR,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209925094 BCX0\"> shared <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209925094 BCX0\">the story of how she found her way to journalism, crediting her inspirational sources and breaking down the equation that brought her to where she is today as \u201cMaking sense of the world, understanding why things are the way they are, following the facts, finding stories that make you sit up a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209925094 BCX0\">nd<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209925094 BCX0\"> listen, learn something, and feel something deeply.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW209925094 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\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=\"860\" height=\"560\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-awards-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39277 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 860\/560;width:572px;height:381px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-awards-1-1.jpg 860w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-awards-1-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-awards-1-1-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pinnacle-awards-1-1-768x500.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" 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            <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216488708 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216488708 BCX0\">The 2025 Pinnacle Awards was a powerful reminder of the incredible impact that women leaders <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216488708 BCX0\">are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216488708 BCX0\">hav<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216488708 BCX0\">ing within<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216488708 BCX0\"> their communities and industries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216488708 BCX0\">, and throughout the Commonwealth<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216488708 BCX0\">. 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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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