Explore Our Events
SPW events include networking gatherings, educational programs, leadership workshops, community initiatives, and special celebrations designed to inspire and empower women at every stage of their careers. Take part in any and all of these special programs designed specifically for you.
Trademark Events
Opportunities to learn, network, and belong.
Engaging programs attended by 150+ professional men and women from companies of all sizes. Network with the region’s leaders, and hear from renowned keynote speakers including visionaries, executives and celebrities. A nonprofit organization is featured at each event, sharing its mission and needs while receiving donations and financial support from SPW sponsors and attendees.
“Being connected to a group of women I’d otherwise not know. Also, being in rooms with speakers and getting that personal time.”
Lunch & Share
Interactive + insightful.
These informal, interactive educational lunch programs feature varied topics worth discussing. The sessions encourage collaboration and participation among the attendees and presenters. Attendees take advantage of invaluable networking opportunities before and after the presentation.
“A variety of helpful, relevant topics as well as meaningful relationships with professionals from a wide range of disciplines.”
2025 – Dr. Rhea Fernandes, Devereux
2024 – Allison Green, Lincoln Financial Group
2023 – Tracy Davidson, NBC10 Philadelphia
2022 – Frances Sheehan, The Foundation for Delaware County
2021 – Melissa Sherman, PhD, MOBILion Systems Inc.
2020 – Dr. L. Joy Gates Black, Delaware County Community College
2019 – Dr. Marisa Weiss, Main Line Health & BreastCancer.org
2018 – Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners & Michelle Kichline, Chester County Board of Commissioners
Gold Leaf Celebration
Proof of energy + participation
The Women in Leadership Award honors exceptional female professionals who drive excellence, community impact, and workplace advancement. Held annually in December, visit www.mlcc.org for updates.
Previous Award Winners
2017 – Binney Wietlisbach, The Haverford Trust Company
2016 – Joan Docktor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Fox & Roach Realtors
2015 – Alba Martinez, Vanguard
2014 – Lynn Yeakel, Vision 2020 / Drexel University College of Medicine
2013 – Sue Schick, UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania
2012 – Donna Allie, Team Clean, Inc.
2011 – Linda Galante, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
2010 – Irene Hannan, Citizens Bank
2009 – Andrea Gilbert, Bryn Mawr Hospital
