Leading Women
Leading Women Awards
Recognizing leaders who serve as exemplary role models for today's Girl Scouts.
On March 14, we were pleased to honor three amazing Leading Women and present National Grid with the Corporate Changemaker Award. The event guests enjoyed a dynamic fireside chat facilitated by Sue O’Connell, commentator at NBC10 Boston, as each distinguished guest shared remarkable stories from their experiences as leaders in their communities. As one of Boston's premier leadership recognition events for women, the Leading Women Awards has celebrated the outstanding contributions of women in eastern Massachusetts for over 32 years.
Please enjoy a selection of photos and videos from the event or view our online gallery.
From Left: GSEMA CEO Monica Roberts, Girl Scout Ambassador Sanya, Grace Lee of M&T Bank, and GSEMA Board Chair and President Deb Taft
From left: GSEMA CEO Monica Roberts, Girl Scout Ambassador Tracey, Christine Schuster of Emerson Health, and GSEMA Board Chair and President Deb Taft
From left: GSEMA CEO Monica Roberts, Girl Scout Ambassador Jossira, Lynn Perry Wooten of Simmons College, and GSEMA Board Chair and President Deb Taft
2025 Leading Women Award Honorees
Grace Lee
About Grace 
One of Boston’s premier leadership recognition event for women, the Leading Women Awards celebrates the outstanding commitment and contributions of women in our community. Honorees represent diversity of leadership in the community and beyond, and promote inclusion and opportunity for girls and women.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts has honored more than 250 women with the Leading Women Award since its inception in 1992. The prestigious list of honorees includes those with outstanding careers who have made a significant, positive impact in an impressive array of fields.
JUNIOR SPONSORS
BROWNIE SPONSORS
DAISY SPONSORS
- AAFCPAs
- Better Business Bureau of Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island & Vermont
- Citizens Bank
- Deutsche Bank
- FundGuard
- Jane Lundquist
- P&G Gillette
- Carol Sapoznik
- Deb Taft + Cordy Elkins
- Takeda
Committee Chairs
Karan Y. Dyson, P&G Gillette
Gizella Crawford, Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Members
Katelyn Frueh, PWC
Julie Kahn, Julie Kahn Communications
Melinda Margetson
Helyn Oatis, Kahn+Oatis Communications
If you would like to purchase a sponsorship or have any questions regarding Leading Women, please reach out to Chief Advancement Officer, Annie Garmey.
Highlights from 2025
Please enjoy these photos from this year's Leading Women Awards celebration.
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