A gathering recognizing exceptional women in various industries during the Rhode Island Business Women Awards.
Monika Soban, senior director of manufacturing at Amgen Rhode Island, has been recognized as an industry leader for the 2025 Topics Business Women Awards. The awards ceremony, scheduled for June 2, aims to showcase exceptional female leaders in various sectors, highlighting the importance of women’s contributions in today’s challenges faced by the healthcare system. Alongside Soban, other notable honorees will be celebrated for their impactful work, promoting increased female representation in leadership roles.
Rhode Island – Monika Soban has been named an industry leader in the upcoming 2025 Topics Business Women Awards for her significant contributions to technical services at Amgen Rhode Island. Currently serving as the senior director of manufacturing, Soban is recognized for her commitment to advancing healthcare innovations through the application of science.
The 2025 Topics Business Women Awards will feature a ceremony on June 2, announcing the winners across various categories that celebrate female leaders in multiple fields. Nominations and applications are now open, encouraging a broader representation of women making strides in their respective careers.
Alongside Monika Soban, the event will include a forum featuring distinguished women such as Alli Ferguson and Satpal Kundra, who will discuss the importance of women’s contributions to their industries. This year’s awards come at a time when Rhode Island’s healthcare system is grappling with significant challenges, which directly impact both patients and healthcare providers.
In addition to Soban, the 2025 awards will honor several other exceptional women for their impressive achievements. Henrietta “Henrie” Tonia White-Holder has been recognized as Rhode Island’s Woman of the Year due to her humanitarian work through Higher Ground International, where she provides essential services to refugees and immigrants. The awards also celebrate Margaret Holland McDuff of Family Services of Rhode Island, Eileen Hayes of Amos House, and Vanessa Volz of Sojourner House, all of whom have made impactful contributions to their communities.
The award ceremony highlights a growing recognition of women’s leadership roles across various sectors, reflecting a shift in how leadership is perceived in Rhode Island. This event spotlights the critical need for increased female representation at the top levels of government and business, as industry leaders continue to acknowledge the ongoing challenges that women face in attaining top positions.
Many previous winners from different categories exemplify diverse achievements, shining light on contributions to law, hospitality, community service, and more. This year’s nominations will illuminate a wealth of talent and leadership among women working hard to address issues such as poverty and homelessness in Rhode Island.
The Topics Business Women Awards serve not just as a recognition of individual accomplishments but also as a platform for advocating for necessary changes in leadership demographics. The event seeks to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in leadership roles and to demonstrate the profound impact that women can have in their communities and industries.
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