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

Outstanding Women In Business Award Recipients

Kelly Cohen, 2025 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Kelly Cohen is President & CEO at Cohen Closing and Title

Sarah Davis, 2025 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Sarah Davis is VP of Market Development at Consolidated Communications

Kate Luczko, 2025 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Kate Luczko is Senior Director at HealthForce NH

Susan Martore-Baker, 2025 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Susan Martore-Baker is President at Cambridge Trust Wealth Management

Laurie Beth Pliakos, 2025 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Laurie Beth Pliakos is the Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel at Instride Health as well as Adjunct Professor of Health Law at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law

Beth Slepian, 2025 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Beth Slepian is the President and CEO of Granite VNA

Dominique Rust, 2025 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Dominique Rust is the VP and COO at Catholic Charities

Jen Gilkie, 2025 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient

Jennifer Gilkie is the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at Dartmouth Health

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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.