2026 Ocean County Women's Hall of Fame

Soroptimist International of Toms River Area is a volunteer organization that works to improve the lives of Ocean County women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Since 1988, our organization has been recognizing prominent, successful women; businesses; and organizations of Ocean County for their many accomplishments.

Proceeds from this event supports a variety of programs for Ocean County women and girls including the Live Your Dream Award for women who pursuing educational programs while providing primary financial support for their family; Dream It, Be It, a career support, mentoring, and education program for secondary school girls who face obstacles to success; the Violet Richardson Award for a teen performing community service; and monetary awards for graduates of Georgian Court University, Kean Ocean, Ocean County College, and Ocean County Vocational Technical School.