And the Oscar — and the Free Publicity that Goes with It — Goes to…

Sunday, February 22, 2009 is the biggest movie event of the year -- the 81st Annual Academy Awards. For many, it's a perfect occasion to have a party with friends, bring on the cocktails, and enjoy.   Those who win the awards have plenty to celebrate, and the nominees are pretty happy, too.  Being included among [...]

Are You a Leading Mom in Business? Startup Nation Wants to Hear from You!

Winning awards for your fabulous ways can be a powerful means of inviting media awareness and new opportunities to be of service.  If you are a Leading Mom in Business, check out the latest contest being staged at StartUp Nation at this link.    While you are there, check out the other candidates and see what [...]

Seattle PI Shines Light on Nellie Finalists and the Winner

Getting nominated for an award is one thing.  Getting named a finalist is another.  And winning is cool, too. Last night, the five Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year finalists shared their stories with an audience of just under 400 local business owners, bankers, and other interested guests.  Today's Seattle Post Intelligencer offered [...]

Awards Wins Can Keep You in the Spotlight – Are You in the Game to Win?

Carol Nelson, president and CEO of Cascade Bank, is one of few bankers with good news to share these days.  She earned a #2 ranking on the U.S. Banker magazine list of "Women to Watch" in banking across the USA. Jean Thompson, CEO of Seattle Chocolates, was named a finalist in the 2008 Nellie Cashman [...]

Are You a Woman of influence in Tacoma? Apply for This Award by July 11, 2008

Did you know that the Business Examiner, a South Sound newspaper, is seeking nominees for its 2008 Women of Influence Awards? This award program recognizes outstanding women leaders in the South Sound. A panel of judges comprised of past honorees will review nominee information and select a group that has made the greatest impact in [...]

No One Ever Regrets Being Named to the 40 Under 40 List. Do You Qualify?

Getting seen, heard, and celebrated for your winning ways can be fabulous for your business, and the experience of winning is priceless for your personal brand and reputation. Winning awards and recognition is one of the most powerful ways to deploy the power of do-it-yourself publicity to your buzz building advantage, and I am sharing [...]

Gotta Love Award Competitions for Shining a Light on Your Winning Ways

The five finalists for the Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year Awards for the Women Business Owners were named this week, and I am delighted that one of the finalists is my client -- Jean Thompson, CEO and owner of Seattle Chocolate Company. The other worthy finalists include Kristen Betty, KBA Inc.; Lee [...]

You Don’t Have to be Helio or Julianne to Make Your Award Wins Pay Off

"Dancing with the Stars" is a reality TV program that captured America's imagination -- and the viewing habits of a toe-tapping nation. Helio and Julianne danced their way into viewers' hearts as they won the "Dancing with the Stars" trophy on Tuesday night. It is no wonder that every morning talk show the day after [...]