✨ MAPSO’s Unsung Sheroes 2026 ✨

A tradition born from Women’s History Month — and now one of our most meaningful nights of the year. Maplewood & South Orange  invite you to celebrate the extraordinary women who strengthen, inspire, and lead our community every day.

Join us for an evening featuring a cocktail-style reception with tasty bites, a cash bar and a program celebrating this year’s unsung honorees.

We created this event to shine a spotlight on women in our community who do so much without much recognition or fanfare. We decided to shine that light and celebrate them as a way to say, “We see you and we thank you!”

We proudly celebrate these extraordinary women whose impact ripples through our community in many meaningful ways.

💫 Advocacy — Leslie Kerner
🎨 Arts — Sumana Ghosh-Witherspoon
💼 Business — Shewaye Yassin
📚 Education — Joanne Beckerich
🌱 Youth Leadership — Julia Friedrich
🕊 Enduring Legacy —  honoring the life and legacy of Jolene Corry

💛 Free event — registration required (space is limited!)
Reserve your spot: https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/south-orange-village-township-nj/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQxNDc3NDQ=

We’re incredibly thankful to our sponsors—show them some love and support the businesses that champion women in our community
5 Point Physical Therapy and Wellness LLC • Events by Emily • AIR® Aerial Fitness South Orange • Lyn Your Face Makeup & Haircare Studio

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate your unsung sheroes — the response was tremendous! Selecting the honorees was no easy task, and your participation shows just how deeply our community values the women who give back. It reminds us this celebration is meaningful and should continue for many years to come.

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