Program Announced For Inaugural Women In Business Awards In Fairfield

News release from the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce:

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again, announce the six honorees for its inaugural Women in Business Awards Reception on March 18th —an evening of celebration and recognition of outstanding women in business. The event will be held at Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

The Event Program Details are as follows:

5:30pm-6:30pm: Networking & Reception (lite bites & drinks) photos.
6:30pm-7:00pm: Welcome and Guest Speaker, Cindi Bigelow, President & CEO Bigelow Tea
7:00pm-7:30pm: Awards Presentation/Honoree photos
7:30pm-8:00pm: Coffee/Dessert Reception

The 2025 Honorees are:

Woman of Distinction Award
Anne Diamond, DBA, JD
President
Bridgeport Hospital

Community Impact Award
Jennifer Anderson
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Fairfield University

Excellence in Advocacy Award
Julie Vanderblue
CEO Vanderblue Team
President Higgins Group

Emerging Leader Award
Stephanie Van Albert
Lead Advisor
MONECO Advisors

Excellence in Business Award
Robyn Drucker
Principal
Cohen and Wolf, P.C.

Social Community Impact Award
Laura Incerto
Founder
Women for Women

Bankwell will be the 2025 event sponsor for the Women in Business Awards reception. Nancy Caccia, FVP/Community Relations, Bankwell, shared: "We are proud to support the Women in Business Awards reception and help shine a light on the incredible contributions of the award winners. Their dedication and impact strengthen not only the Fairfield community, but the greater region as well."

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is also pleased to announce that Cindi Bigelow, President & CEO, Bigelow Tea, will be the opening guest speaker this year. "We appreciate Cindi’s participation in our inaugural Women in Business Awards event, and are grateful for her generosity in offering her insights at this special occasion," said Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz. "We are proud to honor these six notable and distinguished women of the Fairfield
Chamber of Commerce!"

"This event is open to the public and the business community—family, friends, and colleagues—men and women who wish to honor, congratulate, and show their support for these remarkable businesswomen."

Tickets registration, sponsorship opportunities, program congratulatory ads, and 10-ticket bundle purchases can be made through the FairfieldCTChamber website. The Chamber encourages attendees to register early, as this event is expected to sell out!

• Chamber Members: $75 per person | 10-ticket bundle available at discounted price.
• RSVP by March 14. Click here to register.
• Non-Members (Public): $85 per person.
• No Walk-ins (will not be permitted).

For more information, please contact the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at (203) 255-1011, or
email Katelyn Thaler: Katelyn@FairfieldCTChamber.com. For more details, please also visit the Chamber’s website: FairfieldCTChamber.com.