It’s the Women’s Issue and we’re announcing our 2026 Women of Excellence! The May issue is here and you can - finally - meet this year’s 7 Women of Excellence. (Wait to you see them…amazing!!) We’re also covering the 4th trimester, because yes, there is one and featuring our annual list of Top Female Docs.

The Women of Excellence Awards celebrate the passion, dedication and action of seven remarkable women whose leadership and achievements make a lasting impact in their professions, communities and beyond. Through vision, perseverance and a commitment to uplifting others, these honorees embody excellence in every sense. Women of Excellence. And each year, we are blown away when we see why these honorees are so worthy of this recognition. Here are the 7 women making a tremendous difference in South Jersey.

Jennifer Weiner’s newest novel, “The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits”, takes place amidst a South Jersey backdrop, like all her other best-selling novels. The local writer has almost made South Jersey another character in her books, which is just the way she likes it. Classic diners still turn out plate-sized pancakes and perfectly crisp home fries, but they now share the spotlight with chef-driven cafés, waterfront hotspots and BYOB gems pushing creative Benedicts and over the-top French toast. Pork roll still reigns, but it might show up tucked into a brioche sandwich or layered into a modern hash. And yes, the mimosa menus have gotten longer. Here are South Jersey’s can’t-miss brunch tables.

When life is filled with others they need to take care of, sometimes a woman’s health is the last to get attention. We sat down with several South Jersey providers who care for women in a variety of specialties to see what women should know about their health and how they can be proactive in staying well.