Outstanding Women in Business

The Outstanding Women in Business Awards celebrate the success and achievements of women across New Hampshire’s diverse business community.

The Outstanding Women in Business Awards celebrate New Hampshire women who have truly excelled, not only in their professional lives but also as leaders and role models in their communities. While many of these women come from different industries and walks of life, they share several traits — a strong sense of self, a success-driven work ethic and the extraordinary accomplishments to show for it. Their commitment, vision and talents make them true leaders in their chosen fields.

Congratulations to the 2025 honorees

Jennifer Gilkie, Dartmouth Health
Sarah Davis, Consolidated Communications
Laurie Beth Pliakos, Instride Health and UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law
Beth Slepian, Granite VNA
Kate Luczko, HealthForce NH
Kelly Cohen, Cohen Closing & Title
Dominique Rust, Catholic Charities
Susan Martore-Baker, Cambridge Trust Wealth Management

Thank you to those who took the time to make nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Women in Business Awards. Nominations closed on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

2025 Reception

Thank you for joining us to celebrate this year’s Outstanding Women in Business!

Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 5:30-8 p.m.
The Dining Center Banquet Hall
Southern New Hampshire University
2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH
Passed appetizers, plated dinner, cash bar

Special Guest and Speaker

Lisa Marsh Ryerson
President
Southern NH University (SNHU)

Lisa Marsh Ryerson leads the largest nonprofit provider of higher education in the U.S., serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide. With a focus on equitable access to education, she champions SNHU’s “students first” culture. Prior to this role, she served as SNHU’s Provost and as president of the AARP Foundation. Lisa’s career began at Wells College, where she significantly increased enrollment and contributed to community revitalization. She holds a B.A. from Wells College and an M.S. from SUNY Cortland. Lisa lives in Manchester, NH, with her husband George. Together, they share a blended family with four children and two grandchildren.

2024 Outstanding Women In Business Award Recipients

Jaime Yates, 2024 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Jaime Yates is the Assistant Vice President of Community Development at Service Credit Union

Elena Alois, 2024 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Elena Alois is the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at Granite Edvance

Erin Lambert, 2024 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Erin Lambert is the Vice President at Wilcox & Barton, Inc.

Kathleen Reardon, 2024 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Kathleen Reardon is the CEO at NH Center for Nonprofits

Kristina Drociak, 2024 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Kristina Drociak is the Director of Public Relations and Digital Strategy at Stonyfield

Elizabeth Gray, 2024 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Elizabeth Gray is the State Director at NH Small Business Development Center

Shaunte Whitted, 2024 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Shaunte Whitted is the Owner at SDW Communications

Tracey Goyette Cote, 2024 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Tracey Goyette Cote is a Partner at Shaheen & Gordon

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2022 Outstanding Women in Business: Recipient Reflections

Meet NH Business Review’s Outstanding Women in Business class of 2022 during an inspiring panel with the recipients, moderated by Associate Editor Amanda Andrews. The discussion will explore the tremendous contributions these women have made to the state’s business community and in their personal and professional lives.