Kelly Cohen, 2025 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient
Kelly Cohen is President & CEO at Cohen Closing and Title
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.
Nominations are now open!
Nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Women in Business awards are now open.
Nominees can be in traditional fields of business, others breaking the rules of their industries. They can be high level executives in profit-making companies, visionary entrepreneurs who are blazing new trails or leaders of nonprofit organizations or public agencies who are truly making a difference. What candidates should share is a strong sense of self, a success driven work ethic and the extraordinary accomplishments to show for it.
The deadline for submitting nominations is Sunday, June 21, 2026.
You can find a Word doc with all questions here.
Entry rules and suggestions:
Nominations need to be received by Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Previous winners are ineligible for two years since the last award-winning entry.
All criteria sections are required in order for your nomination to be considered complete.
Supporting documents are not required, but highly recommended in order to provide a strong, well-rounded nomination for the judges.
Be sure to have these items accessible before starting the online nomination form.
Need help? Have questions? Please contact Paul Milone for assistance.
2026 Reception
Save the date to honor the 2026 Outstanding Women in Business
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Manchester Country Club
Outstanding Women In Business Award Recipients
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
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.
2021 Outstanding Women in Business Awards Virtual Ceremony
Thank you to those who attended this event on February 11, 2021. The entire ceremony can be viewed below.
