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THE CHAMBER ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2007 PINNACLE AWARDS

Eight Women to be Honored for Achievements in Business and Management at January 25th Luncheon

Boston, Mass. (December 1, 2006) – The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce today announced the winners of its 2007 Pinnacle Awards. Honoring the accomplishments of eight women in Greater Boston who have achieved excellence in business and management, the Pinnacle Awards will take place on January 25, at the Westin Copley Place Boston. The awards luncheon will feature Lisa Hughes, anchor at WBZ-TV, as the master of ceremonies.

This year’s honorees will be recognized for their accomplishments in the following categories:

Achievement in Entrepreneurship: Anne Bailey Berman, president and CEO, Chadwick Martin Bailey;

Achievement in Management, Private Sector: Joanne Jaxtimer, SVP, director of corporate affairs, Mellon Financial Corporation;

Achievement in Management, Government: Stephanie Lovell, first assistant Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts;

Achievement in Management, Non-Profit: Sandra Fenwick, chief operating officer, Children’s Hospital Boston;

Achievement in the Professions: Michele Whitham, co-managing partner, Foley Hoag LLP;

Achievement in Arts & Education: Marita Rivero, VP & general manager, WGBH;

Emerging Executive: Melissa Palmer, senior manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; and

Lifetime Achievement: Swanee Hunt, president, Hunt Alternatives Fund.

“This year’s Pinnacle Awards recipients are nothing short of remarkable,” said Paul Guzzi, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber. “They are leaders in their respective fields, they are leaders in the community, and their achievements in business are matched only by their civic contributions. The Greater Boston business community is proud to honor them.”

About the Pinnacle Awards and Women’s Network of the Greater Boston Chamber --- Now in its 13th year, the Pinnacle Awards are presented by the Women’s Network of the Greater Boston Chamber. The awards honor women for outstanding achievement in the workplace, demonstrated leadership that has made a difference, and a commitment to enhance the quality of life in the region. The Women’s Network was founded in 1994 to promote and expand economic opportunities throughout the Greater Boston region for all women in business through shared leadership and expertise. The Women’s Network offers programs that provide career enrichment and development opportunities for women at all professional levels, spotlight the accomplishments of women, and promote the positive influence that women have upon the Greater Boston region.

About the Greater Boston Chamber --- The Greater Boston Chamber is a broad-based association representing 1,700 businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and profession in our region. At the crossroads of business and government, Chamber members work together to ensure the long-term advancement of Greater Boston as one of the world’s great metropolitan regions.



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