Allow me to pull back the curtain on how we choose who makes the cut — because there’s real care and purpose behind it.
New Jersey is overflowing with talented leaders across every sector: healthcare, accounting, education, sports and entertainment, tech, manufacturing, and more. That makes the selection both a privilege and, frankly, a challenge.
We hear from you.
Colleagues recommending teammates.
Clients nominating partners.
Readers flagging rising stars.
We welcome every suggestion.
Those recommendations are a vital part of the process.
But nominations are only the start.
Our daily coverage of New Jersey business keeps names and achievements top of mind; we see who’s driving deals, shaping policy, advancing community initiatives, and building teams.
Behind the scenes, we employ researchers who dig into positions, track accomplishments, verify influence and connections, and confirm the facts.
We weigh impact, leadership, reach, and sustained results.
It’s more than just a single headline.
The goal is to surface people whose work shapes industries and communities across the state.
Making the Power List is something to shout about because it represents recognition from a statewide audience and from journalists and researchers who live and breathe New Jersey business.
Inclusion means your peers noticed you, your work moved the needle, and your influence resonated beyond your office.
For those who didn’t make it this year, know that the landscape shifts constantly.
We’ll be listening and watching.
Thank you for helping us spotlight the people who keep New Jersey’s economy and communities thriving.
