Award Highlights Company Founders As Leading Women Entrepreneurs
December 19, 2005 – CareerWomen.com ends the year with yet another
accolade by being named a finalist in the Women Helping Women category
at The 2005 Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs, an international
competition recognizing the accomplishments of women executives and
business owners. For the second year in a row, CareerWomen.com has been
honored by the Stevie Awards for its outstanding accomplishments as a
leading women-owned business.
CareerWomen.com, founded by Jan & JillXan Donnelly in 1997, is the
leading online career site by and for women and is frequently mentioned
in the national media as the place for all women to begin their search
for employment on the web. Top Companies come to CareerWomen.com to help
them build their women's recruiting presence and be recognized as a
leading women-friendly company committed to advancing women and
diversity in the workplace.
“Women helping women has always been top of mind at CareerWomen.com. As
a 100% women-owned business, we are uniquely qualified to understand the
issues women face,” said JillXan Donnelly, president of CareerWomen.com.
“We are especially proud to be recognized for the second year in a row
as an industry leader when it comes to providing career opportunities
for women.”
“The winners and finalists in the 2005 Stevie Awards for Women
Entrepreneurs comprise the most dynamic women in business today. These
executives and entrepreneurs have accomplished innovative and
extraordinary things while building their businesses and serving their
communities,” said Michael Gallagher, president of The Stevie Awards.
“We congratulate all of them on their achievement.”
The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs are governed by a Board of
Distinguished judges & advisors that feature many leading women
entrepreneurs and figures in American business. Hundreds of nominations
from women-owned companies in virtually every industry were submitted
for consideration. Details about The Stevie Awards for Women
Entrepreneurs and the full list of finalists are available at
www.stevieawards.com/women/.
About CareerWomen.com
CareerWomen.com is the leading online career center by and for women.
Tailored to the needs of today’s working women, CareerWomen.com provides
easy access to top employers and recruiters who are actively looking to
recruit women. Since 1997, CareerWomen.com has helped thousands of women
find jobs in their chosen career. For more information, visit
http://www.CareerWomen.com.
About The Stevie Awards
Hailed as “the business world’s own Oscars” by the New York Post (April
27, 2005), Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American
Business Awards, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie
Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. Honoring companies of all types and
sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding
performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie
Awards at www.stevieawards.com/women/.
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