HONORING TRAILBLAZERS: WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Next Level 24/7 Team
Oct 20
1 min read

The Women of Excellence Awards 2025 was brought to you by Diversity Professionals and proudly sponsored by Suburban Water Systems. It was a memorable event dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women who continue to inspire change and drive impact in their communities. Guests were moved by powerful stories of courage and determination, reminding everyone of the importance of empowering women to take on leadership roles across industries.

**Lauren James- Communications & Supplier Diversity Leader**

This year’s women of excellence leadership awards was dedicated to Lauren James of Suburban Water Systems. “This award is not just mine”, she shared," It belongs to every person who has poured into me, challenged me, stood beside me and helped me grow.” She was recognized as a trailblazer and a source of inspiration for women who continue to transform industries and communities.

Lauren publicly appreciated our Next Level 247 team for showing up for their company Suburban Water System on their truly remarkable event. We were honored to showcase the celebration of women excellence that will inspire women of different generations for

a long time. A huge thankyou was granted to the following key sponsors: AEG Supplier Diversity, San Gabriel Valley Water Company, SCMSDC, WBEC West, SoCal Gas, CWA, Private Eyes, California American Water, Vobecky Enterprises Inc and Southwest Gas