Boston SmartCEO Magazine honored “40 powerhouse female business leaders,” including Children’s Trust Executive Director Suzin Bartley, at their inaugural Boston Brava Awards program at the Park Plaza Hotel.

“Brava winners possess the hallmark qualities of successful leaders – vision, passion, compassion, dedication, perseverance. Each winner in this year’s class exhibits these qualities in all facets of her life, from running her business to tending to her family and donating time and resources to philanthropic initiatives,” said Jaime Nespor-Zawmon, president of SmartCEO. “We are honored to recognize a group of women who are truly making a difference.”

Children’s Trust Board Member Anne Bailey Berman, Co-founder and CEO of Chadwick Martin Bailey, also received a Brava Award.