The 26th Year of The Women’s Edge Recognizing Women Leaders Across the Commonwealth
Boston - September 17, 2026 - Meet Boston is proud to announce that it has been named one of the 2026 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts, an annual recognition presented by The Women’s Edge in partnership with Boston Globe Media.
Now in its 26th year, the Top 100 celebrates women-led companies and nonprofit organizations across Massachusetts and the women leaders driving their organizations, industries, and communities forward.
Led by Martha J. Sheridan, President and CEO, Meet Boston joins this year’s group of 100 organizations representing a diverse range of industries and sectors throughout the state.
“Boston is a city with an incredible story to tell, and it’s our privilege at Meet Boston to help share that story with visitors from around the world. This recognition speaks to the passion of our team and the impact of our work to bring people to Boston and support the businesses and communities that make our city so dynamic,” said Sheridan. “This also speaks to our leadership in supporting women across the travel and tourism industries. We’re proud to see that work recognized alongside so many women-led organizations helping move Massachusetts forward.”
“We are proud to celebrate the women leaders who continue to shape Massachusetts businesses, nonprofits, and communities,” said Elizabeth L. Hailer, Chief Executive Officer of The Women’s Edge. “The 2026 Top 100 honorees represent the breadth and strength of women’s leadership across the Commonwealth, and we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments together this fall.”
The 2026 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts are currently listed alphabetically on The Women’s Edge website. The rankings will be revealed at the 2026 Top 100 Awards Breakfast on Friday, October 30, 2026.
View the 2026 Top 100 alphabetical list:HERE
The 2026 honorees will be formally recognized, and the rankings will be revealed at the Top 100 Awards Breakfast on Friday, October 30, from 7:30-10 A.M. at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The event will bring together more than 800 changemakers, including honorees and business and community leaders from across the Commonwealth.
Learn more about the 2026 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts and join us for the celebration:HERE
About Meet Boston
Meet Boston is the primary private sector destination marketing and visitor services organization charged with the development of meetings, conventions, and tourism-related business in the region. As a partnership organization, Meet Boston promotes and collaborates with over 1,000 partners in the greater Boston region and across New England to drive a robust visitor economy and to build equity within the sector. The Meet Boston mission is to elevate Boston’s vibrant neighborhoods and diverse people, amplifying their stories and sharing them locally and across the globe. Meet Boston delivers exciting and inclusive programs and services that enhance the local economy by unifying an eclectic range of community stakeholders around the opportunities, experiences and energy that define the destination and the visitor journey. For more, please visit: https://www.MeetBoston.com/
About The Women’s Edge
The Women’s Edge is a nonprofit organization that propels women leaders to achieve professional and personal success and deliver positive impact within their businesses and communities. Founded in 1997, The Women’s Edge connects women leaders at all stages of their careers and provides leadership programs, events, and insights designed to help women make an impact. Visithttps://thewomensedge.org/ for more information.
About Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC
Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC (“BGMP”) is a locally owned media company serving Boston and New England. Its flagship publication, The Boston Globe, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization and one of the most respected metro news organizations in the United States. Boston Globe Media reaches audiences across New England through journalism, events, digital products, and advertising solutions.