Mercer County To Honor 5 Women For Outstanding Community Service

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women has announced the recipients of its 2026 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement Awards. The honorees will be celebrated at a reception on Wednesday, March 18.

Established by the Commission, the Woman of Achievement Award recognizes women who volunteer their time to improve the quality of life throughout the county. The Young Woman of Achievement Award honors local high school students who have shown exceptional commitment to community service.

“From education, to activism, to serving those in need, this year’s outstanding awardees have had a significant positive impact on our community,” said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson. “They’ve given their time, energy, and care in service of others, and it will be an honor to express our appreciation for all that they have accomplished.

This year's Woman of Achievement Award recipients are Kieanna Childs Alexander of Hamilton, Nicole Plett of Lawrenceville, and Ruth Scott of Princeton. Young Woman of Achievement Awards will be presented to Megana Madhurakavi of Robbinsville and Xintong Si of Lawrenceville.

The reception will also honor La Resistencia en Acción New Jersey (REA NJ), a volunteer organization founded in 2009 that advocates for the rights of immigrants and working-class communities throughout New Jersey.

The awards reception will take place at 6 p.m. at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake in West Windsor. Tickets are $65 plus transaction fees and include hors d'oeuvres, light fare, and dessert. Registration closes Wednesday, March 4.

To buy tickets, visit https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/mercer-status-of-women-2026/WoA.

For additional information, contact womenscommission@mercercounty.org or call 609-989-6526.

Established in 1976 under the Mercer County Department of Human Services, the Commission on the Status of Women develops policies and programs to enhance women's lives while serving as a bridge among community organizations working to advance women's status in Mercer County.