MAYS LANDING – The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation, in collaboration with the Cape May County Women’s Commission, is accepting nominations for the 2026 Women of Wonder Award. Deadline for nominations to be accepted is Monday, July 27.
The recipients of this year’s Women of Wonder Award will be honored during a celebratory charity luncheon on Thursday, November 12, 11:30 a.m. at The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City, NJ.
The Women of Wonder Award recognizes influential Cape May County women for their outstanding and selfless dedication to helping others reach their full potential. A Women of Wonder Award candidate should possess leadership qualities, be dedicated, hardworking and civic-minded. She is an advocate for her neighbors and community while having a wide and encompassing network of colleagues, coworkers, family and friends.
Women of Wonder Award nominees should support the mission and goals of the Atlantic Cape Foundation and Cape May County Women’s Commission, which share in advocating for education, uplifting Cape May County females, and supporting opportunities for women and their families to pursue their academic and professional dreams.
A nominee should meet this inspirational profile and the following criteria:
- Female resident of Cape May County, New Jersey.
- Has had a demonstrable positive impact on the lives of others residing in Cape May County.
- Is recognized as an outstanding leader and role model in civic, business, industry, education, public service, or other sector of our local community.
- Be known for her commitment to volunteerism and her ability to inspire others through action.
- Be respected in her community for integrity, generosity, and consistent support of others.
- Must commit to attending the Luncheon Award Event on November 12, 2026.
If you know someone who you think is a Woman of Wonder, please nominate them! For more information about the award, a list of previous award recipients and to submit a nomination, please visit atlanticcape.edu/wow. If you have questions about the nomination process or awards luncheon, contact Chris Mularz, advancement officer and associate director, Atlantic Cape Foundation at cmularz@atlanticcape.edu or (609) 463-3651.
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About Atlantic Cape Community College
Established in 1964, Atlantic Cape Community College is a Middle States-accredited, Hispanic-serving institution proudly serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. As a comprehensive, two-year community college, Atlantic Cape offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs and 34 certificate and workforce development professional series programs at its Mays Landing, Atlantic City, and Cape May campuses. Atlantic Cape is home to the renowned Academy of Culinary Arts, rated the top culinary school in New Jersey, and to its highly acclaimed Nursing program for more than 60 years. Atlantic Cape also partners with more than 30 colleges and four-year universities to offer students the opportunity to seamlessly earn a bachelor’s degree upon graduation.
