PRINCETON NJ Announcement

Mercer County Seeks Nominations for 2026 Woman of Achievement Awards

Trenton, NJ — Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women are seeking nominations for the 2026 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement awards.

The Woman of Achievement Award was established by the Commission to honor women in Mercer who volunteer their time to make Mercer County a better place to live, work, and raise a family. The Young Woman of Achievement Award honors a high school student who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to community service within the County.

"Anywhere you look in Mercer County, you'll find women doing the hard work of strengthening our community, and lifting up those in need," said County Executive Dan Benson. "Whether they're running an organization or operating behind the scenes, these women don't always receive the recognition they deserve, and we're proud to lift them up as role models to our residents."

The deadline to nominate an inspiring woman or high school student is 12 noon EST on Monday, December 15, 2025.

To nominate a Woman of Achievement, go to www.mercercounty.org/woaform.

To nominate a Young Woman of Achievement, go to www.mercercounty.org/ywoaform.

Recipients will be recognized at an event in March 2026. More information regarding this gathering will be available at a later date.

For more information regarding the nomination forms, please email womenscommission@mercercounty.org or call 609-989-6526.