Now Accepting Nominations and Applications.
Now in it’s 20th year, the 40 Under Forty Awards program recognizes outstanding young professionals in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts who are excelling in their industries. We are looking for leaders and entrepreneurs who are driven by success, motivated by challenges, are actively involved in the community, and are role models for their peers. Honorees must be less than 40 as of July 18th and will be recognized at PBN’s 40 Under Forty Awards Celebration at the Aldrich Mansion on July 18th. They will also be featured in a special report published on July 19th.
Two ways to participate in the program:
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- Nominate someone or be nominated. When a nomination is submitted, an email is automatically sent to the nominee (nominee email address entered in the nomination form) with a link to the application. Please note, if you don’t want the nominee to know they are being nominated, do not enter their email address, enter your own.) Only name, title and email are required to nominate someone. Multiple nominations are not needed.
- Self apply
The application form will request the following information:
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- Education Background
- Current Employment Information
- Short description of why they/you should be considered for the award
- Biographical Career Profile (1– 2 pages in length) that includes:
– Significant professional accomplishments
– Decision making responsibilities
– Special skills and abilities
– Efforts that have resulted in your company’s growth
– Professional recognition, licenses, published works, honors and awards certificates
– Community Involvement, board memberships, volunteer efforts
5. Current resume that includes 2-3 professional references (written references preferred).
Nominate Apply
Application deadline is May 8th.
The number of nominations submitted for one person does not matter. We are looking for quality not quantity. Letters of recommendation are helpful.
Click Here to View 2023 Winner Supplement
Click Here to View Photos from the 2023 Event
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It’s time to celebrate and honor women that are Industry Leaders, Rising Stars, Outstanding Mentors and Career Achievers. Now in its 17th year, PBN’s Business Women Awards Program recognizes dynamic business leaders who have contributed significantly to the local workplaces and communities. Honorees will be recognized at our annual Business Women Awards Luncheon and will be profiled in our Special Section published on May 24th.
Deadline April 3rd. Extensions granted upon written request to events@pbn.com.
Industry Leaders and Women-to-Watch Honorees will be selected in the following categories:
- Creative Services (Advertising, Design, Marketing, The Arts)
- Financial Services (Accounting, Banking, Financial Advisors)
- Health Care Services (Administrators, Nurses, Physicians)
- Professional Services (Hospitality, Insurance, Legal, Real Estate)
- Social Services (Education, Government, Nonprofits)
- Technical Services (Architecture, Construction, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing)
Additionally, one woman will be chosen for the Career Achievement Award and one for the Outstanding Mentor Award. Honorees for these two awards should plan to attend the awards ceremony and give a short acceptance speech.
Industry Leader Application
Industry Leaders have been in their profession 20 years or more cumulative years. (Preview Application)
Women-to-Watch have been working in their profession for less than 20 years. (Preview Application)
Overall Career Achievement nominees usually have 25+ years in their career, whether
in one profession, or in several positions of progressive advancement. (Preview Application)
The Outstanding Mentor Award recognizes someone who has demonstrably assisted and helped other women advance in business. (Preview Application)
Meet Last Year’s Winners!
View 2023 Business Awards Special Section
View Photos from the 2023 Business Awards Luncheon
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The 2024 Winners have been announced!
CAREER ACHIEVER:
Peter Rumsey, chief business development officer, URI Research Foundation
RISING STAR:
Stacey Messier, general manager, CIC New England
ENTERPRISE PRIVATE COMPANY
- Michael Marrone, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI, executive vice president and chief financial officer
- Paul Pinto, The RISE Group Inc., chief information officer
LARGE PRIVATE COMPANY
- Stephanie Clift, Stanley Tree Service, vice president of finance
- Milton Goncalves, John Matouk & Co., chief operating officer
- Jennifer St. Pierre, BankFive, chief financial officer and treasurer
SMALL PRIVATE COMPANY
- Nisha Cordero, Marstone Inc., chief people officer and general counsel
- Corey McCarty, CCA Health Rhode Island, senior vice president and general manager
- Thomas Riel, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, senior vice president
NONPROFITS/SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
- David Boscia, Newport Mental Health, chief clinical officer
- Robert Bush, United Way of RI, chief operating officer
Celebrate with us Thursday, April 25th, 5:30-8pm at the Omni Providence Hotel
View the 2023 Special Section
View photos from the 2023 C-Suite Awards Event
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Tickets still available
This hybrid summit and awards event will begin with a panel discussion about the latest trends in the health care and will be followed by an awards ceremony recognizing people in the health care field who are making a difference. A buffet breakfast will be served. Registration begins at 8:30am.
9:00-10:15am – Health Care Summit – will feature a panels of health care experts and business leaders as they explore the multiple facets of this key industry from current challenges to workforce shortages, access, affordability and health care inequities to collaboration and innovation within the state.
Panelists:
Topics:
- The state of Health Care in the region
- Health care affordability and controlling health care costs.
- The Persistent issue of Health Care Inequities
- The role of technology and innovation in improving health care outcomes
- The opioid crisis. Are we making headway?
10:30-11:30am – Health Care Heroes Awards Ceremony – The following Honorees will be recognized:
Career Achiever
Achievement in Health Care Prevention
- Michele Cornwell, CareLink Inc. lead wellness clinician
Health Care Administrator – Emergency Services
Health Care Administrator – Senior Care
- Richard Gamache, Aldersbridge Communities CEO
Health Care Educator
- Kyle McInnis, Providence College School of Nursing and Health Sciences dean
Mental Health Provider/Advocate
- Julio Sabater, Sabater Laboratory for Psychological Innovations Inc. founder, owner and CEO
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Nurse
- Maria Chionchio, Children’s Friend & Service registered nurse
- Kim Francis, RN, PhD, PHCNS-BC, Women and Infants Hospital, chief nursing officer
Pharmacist
- Ginger Lemay, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy clinical professor and community pharmacy program director
Physicians
- Dr. Jeffrey Dodge, Rhode Island Oral Health Foundation/Rhode Island Mission of Mercy dentist
- Dr. Thomas Ollila, Lifespan Cancer Institute hematologist and oncologist
- Dr. Rebecca MacDonell-Yilmaz, Lifespan Corp. site supervisor; HopeHealth pediatric hospice program director
- Dr. Beata Nelken, Jenks Park Pediatrics doctor and pediatrician
Volunteer
- Wilma Smith, Local Initiatives Support Corp. Pawtucket-Central Falls Health Equity Zone resident ambassador
Entrepreneurship
- Elida Hernandez, Joy Home Care Inc. CEO and president
View Photos from the 2023 Health Care Heroes Awards and Summit Breakfast
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Unveiling Tomorrow: PBN’s Emerging Industries Summit – Shaping the Future Together
PBN’s 2024 Emerging Industries in RI Summit will feature a panel discussion with top area business leaders, employers and educators who will look at opportunities in the state for:
- Blue Economy
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences
- Renewable Energy
Panelists Include:
For sponsorship, advertising & exhibitor opportunities contact 401.680.4800 or Advertising@PBN.com
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PBN’s 2024 Workforce Development Summit will feature a panel discussion with top area business leaders, employers and educators from a variety of industries who will provide information and advice for Rhode Island employers faced with challenges to employee recruitment, retention and workforce development.
Topics Include:
- RI’s Current Workforce Landscape
- Skills Gaps and Training Needs
- Collaboration Efforts
- Technology & Training
- Diversity & Inclusion
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Rhode Island Economic Trends Summit 2024: Unveiling Insights for Strategic Growth
PBN’s 2024 Economic Trends Summit will feature a keynote followed by a panel discussion with local business experts from various industry sectors providing thoughts on the Ocean State’s economic trends and forecasts for 2024, as well as industry–specific viewpoints.
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Thank you for attending our Book of Lists Premier Event on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at The Graduate Hotel for our Book of Lists Premier Event.
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Thank you to everyone who Enrolled. Save the Date – June 6th
Best Place to Work 2024 Timeline
Registration Deadline: 2/16/2024 (No extensions can be granted)
Employer Questionnaire Sent (Part 1): 2/22/2024
Employer Questionnaire Deadline: 3/8/2024
Employee Surveys Sent (Part 2): 3/19/2024
Employee Surveys Deadline: 4/2/2024
Winners Announced: End of April 2024
Honorees will be celebrated on June 6th at the Crowne Plaza in the Pavilion and featured in the Best Places to Work Special Section published June 7th.
Click Here to view the 2023 Best Places to Work Special Section
Click Here to see the 2023 Best Places to Work Awards Winners!
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Winners Announced!
The 12 organizations and 1 champion will be recognized for their efforts in diversity and inclusion are:
- Diversity Champion: Adama Brown, United Way of Rhode Island
- Accounting: CLA
- Architecture/Construction/Design: Gilbane Inc.
- Arts & Entertainment: Trinity Repertory Company
- Career Consulting: Tribe Academy LLC
- Education – K-12: William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School
- Education – Postsecondary: Community College of Rhode Island
- Financial Services: R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp.
- Health Care – Enterprise Company: CVS Health Corp.
- Health Care – Large Company: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Insurance: Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
- Manufacturing: Amgen Rhode Island
- Nonprofit/Social Services: Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council Inc.
Honorees will be recognized at our hybrid summit/awards breakfast on December 7th at the Crowne Plaza. Winners will also be featured in a special DEI section published on December 8th.
Morning Agenda
8:30am – Registration and buffet breakfast
9:00am – Panel discussion
Panelists & Moderator:
Topics include:
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- What Scotus’s Affirmative Action Decision Means for Corporate DEI
- How can businesses properly define their DEI policies and why it matters
- What is ‘belonging’ in the workplace?
- Understanding and dealing with management and employee pushback
- The importance of inclusive leadership
- Expanding your DEI efforts via Supplier Diversity
- Education – from a mentoring and sponsorship standpoint – to hire diverse candidates
- What’s next for the role of Chief Diversity Officer?
10:15am-11:15am – Awards Ceremony
11:15am – Closing Remarks
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