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Celebrating Long Island's Dynamic and Fearless

The 2nd Annual Premier Business Women Awards Gala celebrates high-level female business leaders making an impact. Join us for an evening of networking, socializing, and surprises as we celebrate Long Island’s dynamic and fearless women!

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MEET THE 2020 AWARD WINNERS

07.14.21 Heritage Club at Bethpage

6-9pm

Honoree Categories

Winners will be awarded with the recognition they deserve for excellence in their given field. Honorees are chosen by committee based on their strength and passion to champion and lead both their organization and their community. Nominate yourself or a colleague in one of the following categories:

Accounting

Art & Culture

Education

Energy & Transportation

Entrepreneurship

Finance & Banking

Government

Healthcare & Wellness

Hospitality & Restaurants

Insurance

Legal

Manufacturing

Marketing & PR

Media & Journalism

Non-Profit

Real Estate

Retail & Sales

Technology

Wonder Girl Award

Awarded to a high school student who exemplifies entrepreneurship and leadership

NextGen Award

Awarded to outstanding Long Island business women under 30 who will become trailblazers of their industry

Under 40 Award

Awarded to a woman who has achieved success and made significant strides in her field before reaching the age of 40

Lifetime Achievement

Awarded to a woman who has dedicated her life to their industry and the Long Island community

The Event's Featured Charity

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to benefit a local charity.

I am having an incredibly hard time putting in to words a proper thank you for last Thursday. The event was spectacular and I am still in awe that I was chosen as a Premier Business Woman award winner. A million thanks again!

— Danielle Fortune, Manager of Partners Program, The Energeia Partnership at Molloy College,

I had a great time last night as did everyone I spoke to that was in attendance. All of your hard work leading up to last night was evident from the moment I walked into The Heritage Club. Thank you for creating such a memorable evening. You made my mother beam with pride and joy to witness such an impressive event and to have you select me as one of the honorees. It is a gift I could never have given her and I’m grateful for being able to share that with my mom.

— Johanna K. Sofield, Executive Director, Long Beach Christmas Angel,

Thank you so much for such a lovely evening last Thursday and for making all the honorees feel so special. I’m so happy to have been included in this amazing group of women from different industry and backgrounds. The event was well-planned and a lot of fun! I know a lot of work went in to making it so successful so congratulations to you on a job very well done! Looking forward to working with you and our shared success.

— Shahnilla Jamal, Vice-President – Relationship Manager Commercial Banking, Bank of America Merrill Lynch,

I just wanted to take the time to Thank You for putting on such a wonderful event on Thursday to celebrate all those amazing women. Dime was proud to attend and be a sponsor. We are extremely proud of Linda and all the winners. We would love to work together in any way possible.

— John A. Spiegelman, Assistant Branch Manager, Dime Bank,

I hope you both get today off from work, you deserve it! Last night’s event was so well done. Timing was perfect, AV and sound did a great job and Antoinette Biordi should become your full time MC. Thank you for honoring Georgianna. Wishing you continued success with your future events!

— Lawrence P. Finn, III, Operating Officer, Coach Realtors,

My table had a great time! Impressive women and networking! Loved our company logo on the video wall!

— Nina McCann, Director of Marketing, Forchelli Deegan Terrana,

I just wanted to thank you for your hard work for this great event. My guests and I had an amazing time. So thank you again for putting this all together! I made great new connections.

— Marianna Mooney, CPA, Partner, Prager Metis Certified Public Accountants,

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