Women's History Edition · 2026
Download the full list (PDF)Women who change the game.
LaRuelist Café recognizes accomplished women whose leadership and contributions are making a difference across New Jersey.
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Top 5 Women of the Year
The five who defined 2026.
202 honorees
Matriarchs of Impact
20 womenHonoring women whose leadership, service, and influence have shaped communities across generations
Political Operatives
20 womenRecognizing the strategists and operators whose work shapes elections, governance, and public influence
State Powerhouses
24 womenPresenting appointed women in the Mikie Sherrill Administration and legislative offices leading critical state conversations
Elected Excellence
38 womenRecognizing distinguished elected leaders trusted by voters to guide policy, governance, and the future of communities.
Business Executives
24 womenCelebrating influential executives whose leadership and vision drive innovation, opportunity, and economic growth across NJ
Institutional Leadership
24 womenCelebrating influential leaders driving policy, equity, and systemic change across New Jersey
Social Impact
28 womenCelebrating women driving change, advancing equity, expanding opportunity, and transforming communities through leadership.
Who Got Next
24 womenCelebrating the next wave of women shaping what’s ahead through innovation, influence, and bold leadership.
From the Publisher
"With so many deserving women, narrowing the list for this first edition required care, conversation, and trust. This edition is an offering and a beginning — not a conclusion — with many more LaRueList editions to come."
Shanique Taliaferro · Publisher
Read the full editionThe Mixer · September 2026
One room. 220+ women and allies.
Governor Mikie Sherrill and senior staff attended.
2027 nominations
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