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www.HartfordBusiness.com • April 2, 2018 • Hartford Business Journal 21 1 6 6 C A P I T O L AV E , H A RT F O R D • 8 6 0 - 9 8 7 - 5 9 0 0 • B U S H N E L L . O R G The Bushnell proudly congratulates our own Yolande N. Spears Senior Vice President, Education & Community Initiatives One of Hartford Business Journal's 2018 Remarkable Women in Business. WE PROVIDE CT BUSINESS LEADERS WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY RUN THEIR BUSINESS. ARE YOU IN THE KNOW? SUBSCRIBE BY GOING TO WWW.HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM CLICK ON "SUBSCRIBE" Judges Recognizing top business, nonprofit and higher-ed women leaders T he Women in Business Awards has become a flagship event for Hartford Business Journal. The enthusiasm and energy around it was reflected in the more than 50 nomi- nations we received this year. Picking the eight winners was a difficult task. Some people, however, get the wrong impression that this award simply recognizes women who happen to be successful. That's not the case. This award recognizes successful executives or leaders who happen to be women. There is a difference, as subtle as it may be. In the pages that follow we recognize eight remarkable women whose achievements would and should be recognized regardless of their gender. They're successful because they are making a significant difference within their organization and the community. This year's winners come from diverse backgrounds and industries. We've got an advertising and media executive, a top cor- porate lobbyist and human resources director as well as a manufacturing CEO. Our winners also include an intellectual property lawyer, theater executive, foundation vice president and college master planner. In each of the past 16 years, Hartford Business Journal has honored eight of the region's most talented women in lead- ership roles throughout central Connecticut. The winners are nominated by readers and chosen by a panel of indepen- dent judges. This year we'd like to thank Anne L. Elvgren (president of Elvgren Associ- ates), Gail Lebert (director of partnership development, Klingberg Family Centers), and Rev. Shelley D. Best (president and CEO of the Conference of Churches), for helping choose our winners. The honorees demonstrate business savvy, confidence in themselves and their organi- zations, and a strong track record of professional success. We hope you enjoy this issue and attend the Women in Business celebration April 30, at the Hartford Hilton in Hartford. The event will include a keynote address by Carla Harris, vice chairman, managing director and senior cli- ent advisor at Morgan Stanley. We'd also like to thank the Goodwin Hotel for hosting this year's photo shoot. – Greg Bordonaro , Editor Anne L. Elvgren , President, Elvgren Associates Gail Lebert , Director of Partnership Development, Klingberg Family Centers Rev. Shelley D. Best , President and CEO, Conference of Churches WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS 2018