The Merion in Cinnaminson Hosts Breaking the Glass Ceiling Awards

Cinnaminson, NJ -- The Merion in Cinnaminson will host the 2016 Beyond the Glass Ceiling Awards, which honors 11 New Jersey women, on Thursday night.

The awards honor the area’s top business women for their commitment to excellence and the community, and are presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners, South Jersey chapter (NAWBO SJ).

There will be a VIP Cocktail Reception at 5 p.m. The General Admission Networking and Cocktail Hour is from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., and Liz Scott, founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, will deliver the keynote speech at 7 p.m. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno will be in attendance.

The awards will be presented at 8:15 p.m. This year’s honorees include:

· Senator Diane Allen, NJ 7th Legislative District, “Legislator of the Year”

· Chancellor Phoebe Haddon, Rutgers University – Camden, “Trailblazer of the Year”

· June Sernak, Red Cross, “Community Advocate of the Year”

· Laura Hart, Atrium Executive Centers, “Company of the Year”

· Susan Rose, Mothers Matter, Lauren Rose Albert Foundation, “Heroine of the Year”

· Mary Grasso Shiles, Grasso Girls Farm Market, “Environmental Advocate of the Year”

· Devon Perry, Kings Hall, “Woman Entrepreneur Under 40”

· Aldonna Ambler, The Growth Strategist, “Woman Business Owner of the Year”

· Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills, Small Business Administration, “Women’s Advocate of the Year”

· Allyson Christoffersen, Rethink Innovations, “NAWBO SJ Chapter Champion”

· Ruth Scott, Cupcakes by Ruth, “NOVA Award”

The Merion is located at 1301 Route 130 in Cinnaminson.

The attached image was provided by the National Association of Women Business Owners, South Jersey chapter (NAWBO SJ).