Rachel Blumberg named Stevie Awards finalist for Women in Business

Rachel Blumberg, president and CEO of Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton, was named a finalist in the 2026 Stevie Awards for Women in Business in the Woman of the Year – Government or Non-Profit category. The honor adds to a year of recognition for Blumberg and highlights her leadership in senior living, workplace culture and advocacy.

Why it matters: - Rachel Blumberg’s finalist spot puts a senior living executive on a global stage that spotlights women leaders across business and nonprofit sectors. - The recognition underscores Sinai Residences Boca Raton’s growing profile in senior living, workplace culture and community advocacy. - The Stevie Awards for Women in Business will award Gold, Silver or Bronze winners at a Nov. 16 banquet in New York City.

What happened: - Rachel Blumberg, president and CEO of Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton, was named a finalist in the Woman of the Year – Government or Non-Profit category of the 23rd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. - Finalists were announced Sept. 17 after a competition that drew more than 1,500 nominations from around the world. - The awards program includes more than 200 categories recognizing leadership, achievement, communications, marketing, technology and other business and organizational performance. - The winners will be announced Nov. 16, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

The details: - Blumberg has led Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences for more than five years. - Her tenure has included organizational growth, stronger operations and increased national visibility. - Sinai Residences has continued to emphasize senior living, innovative programming, resident wellbeing and a culture centered on compassion, dignity and service. - The community has twice earned the No. 1 ranking as Best Place to Work in America for Aging Services in the Small/Medium Category. - Blumberg has served on the LeadingAge Southeast Board of Directors since 2022. - In 2021, Blumberg founded the organization’s first Women’s Leadership Network. - The network has grown into a group of female senior living executives focused on leadership, mentorship and professional connection. - Blumberg has also advocated for Haitian employees and community members seeking protections related to Temporary Protected Status. - Her advocacy has included meetings with lawmakers, media outreach and efforts inside the senior living industry to show the policy impact on employees and families. - Earlier this month, Miss Universe Haiti recognized Blumberg as a Woman of Impact for advocacy on behalf of Haitian employees and the Haitian community. - In May 2026, McKnight’s Women of Distinction inducted Blumberg into its Hall of Honor. - Blumberg is also active in the LeadingAge Southeast Political Action Committee and has taken part in advocacy efforts in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., on senior care and aging-services policy. - To learn more about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, visit the awards page.

Between the lines: - The finalist nod reflects more than one accomplishment. It ties together executive leadership, employee culture and public advocacy. - Blumberg’s recognition also signals how senior living leaders are increasingly being judged on impact beyond operations, including workforce retention and policy engagement. - Sinai Residences has used workplace recognition and leadership networks to build credibility inside a sector facing workforce pressure and public scrutiny.

What's next: - Blumberg will learn whether she receives Gold, Silver or Bronze when the Stevie Awards are announced at the Nov. 16 banquet in New York City. - Her advocacy work on Temporary Protected Status and senior care policy is likely to continue through industry and legislative channels. - Sinai Residences is expected to keep leaning on wellness, resident programming and workplace culture as core parts of its brand.

The bottom line: - Blumberg’s Stevie Awards finalist status recognizes a senior living leader whose influence now extends from Boca Raton to national industry and policy conversations.