Stevie Winner Press Release Template You do not have to use this template for your press release

if your company wins a Stevie. However, if you use the paragraphs in red, we ask that you keep them intact. Also note the usage of the trademark and servicemarkSM symbols. Contact:

[CONTACT PERSON] [PHONE AND EMAIL ADDRESS] [COMPANY NAME] WINS STEVIE AWARD IN 5TH ANNUAL STEVIE AWARDS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS [CITY, STATE] November 15, 2008 [COMPANY NAME] won a Stevie Award for [CATEGORY NAME] in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business last night. The 2008 Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition recognizing the accomplishments of outstanding women executives, business owners, and the organizations they run. The awards are produced by the creators of the prestigious American Business AwardsSM. In winning the Stevie, [COMPANY NAME] beat out other finalists including [NAMES OF SOME OTHER COMPETITORS IN THE CATEGORY]. [NAME AND TITLE OF AWARD ACCEPTOR] was presented the Stevie by [NAME AND AFFILIATION OF AWARD PRESENTER]. In accepting the Stevie, [NAME OF ACCEPTOR] said, "[QUOTE FROM ACCEPTANCE SPEECH]." Stevie Awards were handed out in categories including Best Entrepreneur, Best Executive, Lifetime Achievement, and Women Helping Women at the gala event at New Yorks Marriott Marquis Hotel on November 14. More than 1,200 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration. [PARAGRAPH ABOUT THE STEVIE-WINNING NOMINATION AND ITS ACHIEVEMENTS, INCLUDING A QUOTE FROM A COMPANY EXECUTIVE] The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are governed by a Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors that features many leading women entrepreneurs and luminaries in business. Members of the Awards Board selected Stevie winners from among the finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professional worldwide during the preliminary judging period. [SUMMARY QUOTE FROM COMPANY EXECUTIVE ABOUT WINNING A STEVIE.]

Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of honorees are available at www.stevieawards.com/women.
About [COMPANY NAME] [BOILERPLATE PARAGRAPH ABOUT YOUR COMPANY]

About The Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. 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. ###