The award is presented annually to a client(s) who have shown success and created economic opportunity. These woman represent all of the women who are lifting up the world - and the very reason we strive to make a difference with everyone in the CWE community.

30 Star Award Winners with photos and business

2025

Andrea C. Silbert Rising Star Award

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

  • Madeline Cabrera, Emmaty, Milford, MA
  • Courtney Edge-Mattos, Providence Ghost Tour, Providence, RI
  • Amelia Leme, Mana Threads, Burlington, VT
  • Tina Paine, Wicked Healthy Vending, Peabody, MA
  • Rachel Sotak, Broaden Collective, Concord, In NH

2019

  • Karla Morales, Your Home Detox, Ayer, MA

2018

  • Betsy Hill, Neighborhoods Café, Boston, MA

2017

  • Sharon Corneliius, Suilenroc Construction, LLC, Providence, Rhode Island

2016

  • Nina Reed, Sarcastic Sweets, Rhode Island

2015

  • Beverly Hilaire, A Sweet Place, Dorchester, MA

2014

  • Pamela L. Lavallee, Tailor Made Tutoring, Rhode Island

2013

  • Belice Puentes Quenguan, BAC Accessories

2012

  • Heidy Paz, La Granja, LLC, Rhode Island

2011

  • Kim Lamothe, Greenlion Design, Rhode Island

2010

  • Carrie Johnson
  • James Sturgis

2009

  • Diane Darling, Effective Networking

2008

  • Nancy & Nicole Engle, The Sunny Window, MA

2007

  • Ilma Paixao, Handiera Linens & Lace, MA

2005

  • Christine Dolan, Precious Cargo Transportation, MA

2004

  • Grace Diaz, Teddy Bears Under the Rainbow, RI

Rising Star

2002

  • Holly Taupier, Lever Kids Preschool, NH

2000

  • Elise Jones, All Aboard Adventures, MA