Farmingdale, NJ (September 9, 2010) – The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) presented their Salute to Women Leaders. Women continue to gain a significant presence in both the community and business environment faster than ever before in history. This “Salute” has been designed to celebrate this success and to highlight outstanding NJ Women’s accomplishments. Award winners were honored at a gala event which took place in March at the PNC Bank Art Center’s Robert B. Meyner Reception Center in Holmdel:

Outstanding Woman in a Nontraditional Role

Awarded to a woman who has made significant strides in a traditionally male dominated role and has not only succeeded, but thrived, within the industry. Award criteria includes:

• Demonstration of excellence, creativity and initiative in her business or profession
• Provision of valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her
.  community
• Clear service as a role model for women both personally and professionally

Outstanding Woman in a Nontraditional Role – Construction

Jennifer Nevins ~ President, DW Smith Associates, LLC

Jennifer Nevins, a Wall Township resident, is the President of DW Smith Associates, LLC; a W/S/DBE Certified Professional Services firm specializing in Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Land Surveying, Environmental Services and Landscape Design which has proudly been in business since 1965. Land development with a trademarked Greengineering ® philosophy has been the cornerstone of DW Smith’s business for over 45 years. Greengineering ® describes a unique, integrated approach to land development which works with nature in a creative, cost effective way while enhancing the natural environment.

After graduating from Rutgers University, Jennifer joined the company, over 22 years ago. Since then she has developed extensive project management expertise focusing on client satisfaction and the overall operations, management and business development of her firm. She has been an owner of the firm since 2001.

Jennifer and her partners, Timothy Lurie of Point Pleasant Beach and Thomas Murphy of Toms River, take great pride in DW Smith Associates’ recognitions including being named one of the “Top 100 Design Firms in the Tri-State Area” and “Top 100 Women Owned Businesses in the State of NJ” (2008 & 2009). Jennifer was also recently named one of the “NJBIZ Best 50 Women in Business” (2010).

For more information about D.W. Smith Associates, call 732-363-5850 or visit the web site at www.dwsmith.com