The Transportation First Series offers a platform to discuss the challenges faced by our region, with the input of experts and changemakers.
06/12/2025
2:45pm - 4:30pm
Hybrid | Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Hear from Senator Edward J. Markey, a consumer champion and leader on energy, environmental protection, and telecommunications policy.
06/16/2025
9:45am - 11:00am
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
This Women's Network event will offer an insightful conversation with Dr. Melissa Gilliam, the 11th President of Boston University and both the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the institution since its founding in 1869.
06/18/2025
11:30am - 1:00pm
Fairmont Copley Plaza
This program is in redevelopment. Click this page for DEI resources.
Our Women’s Leadership Program enables you to take your leadership to the next level by arming you with the most in-demand leadership toolkit.
Our Boston’s Future Leaders (BFL) program provides emerging leaders with a socially conscious and civically engaged leadership toolkit, as well as the opportunity to apply their knowledge through experiential assignments.
Join us on June 12 for a highly interactive virtual workshop with Strategic Career & Leadership Coach Carole-Ann Penney.
City Awake empowers young professionals in a variety of ways that encourages these rising leaders to stay invested in the region’s future success.
We are developing an ecosystem of corporations and partners with the influence and buying power to transform economic inclusion for minority business enterprises (MBEs).
Small businesses are the backbone of the Boston economy. Learn more about the resources available through the Chamber.
BIMA (the Boston Interactive Media Association) serves a vibrant community of like-minded professionals from agencies, brands, publishers, and ad-tech companies with business interests in the New England market.
For over 30 years, the Chamber’s Women’s Network has connected female professionals of all background and career levels. Today, our Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women each year.
The Massachusetts Apprentice Network convenes employers, training providers, and talent sources interested in developing and implementing apprenticeship programs in occupations across industries and statewide in fields such as tech, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and more.
Explore our mission and values to better understand how we are leading the business community forward.
Our member directory is your resource to discover, connect, and engage with Boston’s businesses from every industry and sector.
Senior Director, Programs
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
CEO, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Babson College
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
CEO, ThinkArgus
Chief Justice, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
President & CEO, Eastern Bank Foundation
Founder & Managing Partner, Glasswing Ventures
President & CEO, Emerson Health
President, U.S. Business Unit and U.S. Country Head, Takeda
Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO, Ron O’Hanley & Global Head of Internal Communications and CEO Experience Program, State Street Corporation
Former CEO, Constant Contact, Board Member, EforAll, Shopify, Jobber
CRITERIA:
Find your name badge and enjoy coffee, tea, and mimosas while conversing with other guests.
Celebrate our honorees while dining on a wonderful lunch!
Individual/Government: $300 Table: $3,000
Individual/Government: $350 Table: $3,500
A current founder of a business that has been in operation for at least 5 years, or someone who has used their career to cultivate the entrepreneurship ecosystem and has previously founded a business or been a member of a founding team at some point in their career.
A woman who has excelled within an organization in one of the following categories:
A woman who has made a difference in her profession (lawyer, accountant, engineer, architect, consultant etc.).
A woman who has demonstrated success in a health care field.
A woman who has demonstrated success in a cultural or academic institution.
A woman early in her career who exhibits strong leadership potential. Nominees must be 40 or under at the time of the event (January 27, 2023).
A woman whose entire professional career and civic involvement has been exemplary. Nominees must have at least 25 years of professional experience.
The 29th annual Pinnacle Awards in-person ceremony at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport on February 8th, 2023.
Presenting Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Past Honoree Sponsors
Media Partner
Event Host
An interest in connecting with professionals from all industries and career stages and a curiosity to learn from this year’s honorees.
Please come dressed for your day!
For helpful tips on traveling to the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport click here. The Omni Seaport is within walking distance of the MBTA’s North Station, Silver Line (Congress St @ World Trade Center Station). Valet and self parking is available. We do not offer parking validation.
For the Friday, January 26 in person Awards Ceremony, registration & networking begins at 11:00 a.m. If you arrive earlier than 11:00 a.m., kudos to you for beating the traffic! The program will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m.
Please resister in advance, tickets for the in person luncheon are limited and will sell out. Onsite registration will not be accepted.
All individual ticket cancellations and refund requests must be received at least seven (7) business days prior to the event to avoid being charged or to receive a refund. There are no cancellations permitted for any table sponsorship. There are no exceptions.
Press and media wishing to cover the Pinnacle Awards should RSVP to Casey Baines.
450 Summer Street , Boston , MA , 02210
All ticket cancellations and refund requests must be received at least seven (7) business days prior to the event to avoid being charged or to receive a refund. There are no cancellations permitted for any sponsorships. There are no exceptions.
In the case the Chamber cannot execute the in-person Awards Luncheon due to unforeseen circumstances and therefore must change to a virtual format, pricing will adjust and we will contact you on adjustments to your billing.
Accessibility
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce encourages persons with disabilities to participate, and engage fully, in its programs and events. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, including but not limited to, listening devices, closed captioning, large print, wheelchair access, allergies and environmental sensitivities, please let us know so that we can accommodate. If you have any questions about the venues, event formats, or virtual platform, please contact us at [email protected].
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