Kieanna Childs Alexander of Hamilton, Nicole Plett of Lawrenceville, and Ruth Scott of Princeton will receive 2026 “Woman of Achievement Awards” by The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women. Megana Madhurakavi of Robbinsville and Xintong Si of Lawrenceville join a celebration as reci pients of “Young Woman of Achievement Awards” honorees. An awards reception will be held Wednesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake in West Windsor. The reception will also honor La Resistencia en Acción New Jersey (REA NJ), an organization of volunteers founded in 2009 to advance and protect the rights of immigrants and working-class communities in New Jersey. “From education, to activism, to serving those in need, this year’s outstanding awardees have had a significant positive impact on our community,” said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson. “They’ve given their time, energy, and care in service of others, and it will be an honor to express our appreciation for all that they have accomplished.” The Woman of Achievement Award was established by the Commission to honor women in Mercer who volunteer their time to make The County a better place to live, work, and raise a family. The Young Woman of Achievement Award honors Mercer County high school students who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to volunteer work within their communities. The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 4. Tickets to the reception can be purchased at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/mercer-status-of-women-2026/WoA. Tickets are $65 plus transaction fees, and include hors d’oeuvres, light fare, and dessert. For more information about the event, please email [email protected] or call 609-989-6526. The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women was established under the Mercer County Department of Human Services in 1976 to support the County of Mercer in the development of policies and programs designed to enhance women’s lives. Its members act as liaisons among community organizations, associations, and groups working to improve the status of women in Mercer County. ...read more read less