Now in their 15th year, the Mainebiz Women to Watch awards honor women who have demonstrated leadership in wide-ranging sectors of business, health care and the nonprofit world.
Mainebiz has recognized more than 75 leaders this way. We’re acknowledging six in 2024 — individuals who have had an impact from Caribou to Skowhegan to Portland and throughout Maine.
A big part of Women to Watch is a special celebration of the honorees. Please join them and the Mainebiz team at this reception and networking event on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m., in Portland. Click here for more information.
Thanks to Mainebiz readers for nominating many outstanding candidates for the awards. Your suggestions have resulted in a field of truly remarkable individuals. And congratulations to each of the 2024 Mainebiz Women to Watch.
Profiles of the 2024 Mainebiz Women to Watch
- Meredith Strang Burgess, president/CEO, Burgess Advertising & Marketing
- Kristina Cannon, president & CEO, Main Street Skowhegan
- Catherine Wygant Fossett, executive director, Institute for Family-Owned Business
- Jo-an Lantz, president/CEO, Geiger
- Grace Mo-Phillips, program director, CEI Women’s Business Center, and owner, Belle Cove LLC
- Penny Thompson, city manager, City of Caribou