18th Annual Women in Achievement Awards

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The New York Institute of Credit Women's Division Committee Proudly Congratulates the Honorees of the 18th Annual Women in Achievement Awards

Honorable Christine M. Gravelle, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey, will be presented with the Annual Honorable Cecelia H. Goetz Award.

The Honorable Cecelia H. Goetz Award
The Honorable Cecelia H. Goetz, United States Bankruptcy Judge, E.D.N.Y. (1917-2004) was the first woman bankruptcy judge appointed in the Eastern District of New York. Judge Cecelia H. Goetz led a life that reflected a story of “firsts” and, in so doing, laid a foundation that enabled others to follow in her footsteps. 

This award will be presented to Judge Gravelle by Honorable Michael B. Kaplan, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, DNJ

Holly Etlin, Partner and Managing Director, AlixPartners, will be presented with the Annual Sheila Smith Executive of the Year Award. Learn more about Holly here.

The Sheila Smith Executive of the Year Award
The NYIC Women’s Division Executive of the Year Award was renamed the Sheila Smith Executive of the Year Award in 2024. This award recognizes excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.  The award is presented to those individuals who have achieved noteworthy success in business and who have assisted other women in achieving their goals.  By acknowledging excellence in business, leadership, and a commitment to fostering the growth and success of other women in business, the NYIC Women’s Division hopes to inspire women to succeed and to help other women achieve success in business and in life.

This award will be presented to Holly by Katie Coleman, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed

Laura Schwartz, Director of the Center for Bankruptcy Studies and Career Development, St. John’s University School of Law, will be presented with the Annual Renaissance Award. Learn more about Laura here.

The Renaissance Award
The NYIC Women’s Division Renaissance Award recognizes discovery and exploration in the ever-changing business world.  The award is presented to those individuals who have served as trailblazers in the business community by dedication to continued learning, community service, mentorship and developing new business and leadership opportunities for others. 

This award will be presented to Laura by Frank Vasquez, Senior Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP  

To get more information on the Women who have been honored in the past, see our Industry Awards page.

A Special Thank You to the Women's Division Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Aboulafia, Cullen and Dykman and Sheryl Giugliano, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek

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