Mattapan Food & Fitness Coalition (MFFC) Celebrates Shavel'le Olivier as a 2026 Chamber Pinnacle Award Honoree
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BOSTON, MA – Mattapan Food & Fitness Coalition is pleased to share that the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Network has awarded Shavel'le Olivier with a 2026 Pinnacle Award in the category of Emerging Executive. The 2026 Pinnacle Awards honors nine outstanding women professionals in the Commonwealth for achievements in business, government, and management. The Chamber’s Pinnacle Awards continue to serve as the region’s most prestigious honor for women in professional roles across industries.
The annual Pinnacle Awards celebrate remarkable leadership, achievements, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the region. This year’s honorees will be celebrated on Friday, January 30, 2026, 11:00am – 1:30pm, at the Pinnacle Awards ceremony held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. More than 1,200 attendees are expected to attend the Awards ceremony, including elected and appointed officials and business community leaders representing every industry. Past Pinnacle honorees include Governor Maura Healey, Nia Grace, Josiane Martinez, Irene Li, and Jane Steinmetz.
“Congratulations to our 2026 Pinnacle honorees! Our region is fortunate to have your
outstanding leadership,” said James E. Rooney, President & CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. “Every year, the Chamber’s Women’s Network celebrates excellent leaders across sectors and industries that are elevating all people and all businesses across the Commonwealth. Our 2026 Pinnacle honorees are forging inspiring professional journeys while strengthening our region's competitive edge, and I am grateful for their leadership.
The 2026 Pinnacle Award honorees are listed below:
Achievement in Arts & Education
Mary K. Grant, President, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Achievement in the Professions
Elizabeth Lowrey FIIDA, RDI, Principal, Elkus Manfredi Architects
Emerging Executive
Shavel’le Olivier, Executive Director, Mattapan Food & Fitness Coalition
Achievement in Management – Government
Mary Skipper, Superintendent, Boston Public Schools
Achievement in Management – Non-profit
Sandra M. McCroom, President & CEO, Children’s Services of Roxbury
Achievement in Entrepreneurship
Rose Staram, Owner & Founder, RoseMark Production
Achievement in Health Care
Robyn Riseberg, MD, Founder, Boston Community Pediatrics
Achievement in Management – Private
Kimberly Sherman Stamler, President, Related Beal
Lifetime Achievement
Patricia Jacobs, Ph.D., Massport, Chairman, Board of Directors
Avangrid, Independent Director AT&T, President of Northern Region (retired)
The 2026 Pinnacle Sponsors are:
Presenting Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and The TJX Companies.
Supporting Sponsors: The Castle Group, Deloitte, Johnson & Johnson, and Suffolk.
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Network was founded in 1994 to
promote and expand economic opportunities throughout the region for all women in business through shared leadership and expertise. The Women’s Network offers events and programs that provide inspiration and enrich the opportunities and careers for women at all professional levels and promote the positive and transformative influence that women have within the Commonwealth.
Members of the press wishing to cover the 2026 Pinnacle Awards should RSVP to
About Mattapan Food & Fitness Coalition
Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition (MFFC) is a Boston grassroots organization, bringing together Mattapan residents, organizations and others to work on improving the food and physical activity environments in Mattapan. MFFC provides leadership opportunities for all ages through community engagement and empowerment. Our organization grew out of an effort to draw on the wonderful ethnic and cultural diversity of the Mattapan community to promote a healthy living environment, with a focus on access to healthy foods and the promotion of physical fitness for all ages.
About the Chamber’s Women’s Network
In the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Network, there is a diverse group of
more than 3,000 women and male allies at all levels of their careers, from all backgrounds,
sectors, and industries, and professions, with the collective mission to make Greater Boston the best place for professional women to thrive. For 30 years, the Women’s Network has connected female professionals of all backgrounds and career levels. The Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women.
About the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is the convener, voice, and advocate of the region’s business community,
committed to making Greater Boston the best place for all businesses and all people to thrive. We help our members and Greater Boston succeed by convening and connecting the business community; researching, developing and advocating for public policies that contribute to our region’s economic success; and providing comprehensive learning and development programs designed to grow strong business and civic leaders. Learn more at BostonChamber.com.