Empowerment Through Education and Action: Dr. Sonia Selwin’s Impact Across Communities

Posted by Amanda Del Signore on Fri, Jul 11, 2025 @ 11:53 AM

Stevie-winner Dr. Sonia Selwin brings a holistic approach to empowerment, working across India, the U.S., and Bahrain to support marginalized women, immigrant communities, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Her impact is rooted not just in vision, but in action—whether that’s supporting a single woman struggling with language barriers and mental health, or developing scalable education and business programs that reach hundreds.

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Dr. Selwin’s academic background spans 16 years as a lecturer, professor, and program manager in business education. With a PhD in Management and current postdoctoral research in Leadership at Andrews University, she brings scholarly rigor to her work. But she doesn’t stop at theory.

Her nonprofit work—especially through HopeSide Ministries and as founder of the People Empowerment Alliance for Creativity and Education (PEACE)—takes that expertise directly to the communities that need it most. She mentors immigrant women in employability skills, guides entrepreneurs in launching small businesses, and leads weekly Bible study and support sessions focused on healing and empowerment.

At HopeSide, she’s helped dozens of women start businesses, complete degrees, and navigate personal hardships. Her leadership spans from organizing church retreats and fundraising events to developing grant proposals and securing financial support for community programs.

Focus on Women’s Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
Through PEACE, Dr. Selwin is actively supporting more than 350 women in India—many of them first-time entrepreneurs—with training, funding, and mentorship. She led the effort to award seed funds to women facing growth constraints in businesses like tailoring, jewelry-making, and jute product manufacturing. Her focus is not just on financial aid, but sustainable business growth through marketing, digital skills, and community collaboration.

In one case, she helped an immigrant woman in the U.S. launch a sewing business by offering English language instruction, digital literacy, and equipment—all while juggling childcare and integration challenges. In another, she guided a woman from depression and isolation to confidence and purpose through mentoring and prayer. Her ability to meet people where they are, while also building broader systems for advancement, defines her leadership style.

A Global Voice for Practical Solutions
In 2023, Dr. Selwin was recognized at the British Parliament with the Award for Excellence in Global Education, Business, and Advancement, standing out among applicants from across India. Her work blends academic innovation with hands-on implementation; she’s equally at home writing research papers as she is leading food coordination for a community retreat or coaching a young nonprofit founder on mission statements and grant writing.

She is also passionate about forming partnerships between universities and grassroots entrepreneurs. Her work with students and rural women in India has inspired a mutual exchange of knowledge, connecting theory with lived experience, and inspiring a new generation of leaders.

Dr. Sonia Selwin’s work demonstrates that educational leadership can extend far beyond the classroom. It’s about mentorship, practical support, community development, and meeting real needs with compassion and structure.

Dr. Selwin won a Bronze Stevie® Award for Woman of the Year in the Government or Non-Profit sector in the 2024 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. 

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Innovating Literacy for Teens Who’ve Been Left Behind

Posted by Amanda Del Signore on Tue, Jul 08, 2025 @ 12:50 PM

Too often, older struggling readers are left with few resources that meet their unique needs—books that are either too simple for their age or too complex for their reading level. Storyshares is tackling that challenge head-on.

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Founded by former educator Louise Baigelman, Storyshares is a nonprofit literacy organization focused on adolescents who have slipped through the cracks of reading instruction. Baigelman, who began her career in classrooms through Teach For America, saw firsthand how a lack of engaging, accessible reading materials held students back. Her solution: build a new kind of library.

That library now includes more than 500 original, age-appropriate titles written at a wide range of reading levels. These books have reached readers in 180 countries and have been read for over 1 million hours, helping teens and adults build confidence and fluency. Educators report that more than 90% of students using Storyshares titles show improved reading attitudes and behaviors.

Over the past year, Storyshares has continued to break new ground. In response to feedback from educators and families, Baigelman’s team created “Remix Decodables”—the first-ever decodable chapter books for teens. These books, released between late 2023 and early 2024, offer structured support for older readers who are still mastering foundational literacy skills, providing content that respects both their age and their learning needs. Each eight-book set in the series is tailored for students beyond third grade and comes with companion guides for educators to support instruction.

This bold innovation aligns with the growing movement around the Science of Reading and fills a long-overlooked gap in literacy education. It also complements Storyshares’ growing library by offering even more tools for teachers working with readers who have historically lacked effective resources.

Beyond publishing, Storyshares is scaling its impact through strategic collaborations. In 2024, the organization partnered with the 95 Percent Group to co-create 95 Readables™, a collection of decodable chapter books designed for students in grades 2–8. This partnership extends the reach of high-quality, structured literacy tools and highlights Baigelman’s commitment to evidence-based solutions. At the same time, the organization continues to fuel its library through its annual Story of the Year writing contest, which has become a cornerstone for sourcing diverse and engaging content.

Louise Baigelman’s leadership reflects a rare combination of educational insight, entrepreneurial vision, and measurable impact. Through Storyshares, she is redefining what’s possible for struggling readers around the world—empowering students, supporting teachers, and shaping the future of literacy.

Storyshares Founder and CEO Louise Baigelman won a Bronze Stevie® Award for Best Female Entrepreneur – Business Products –10 or Less Employees in the 2024 Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

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Topics: stevie awards for women in business

Strategic Storytelling for Social Impact: Cathy Yang’s Communications Leadership at PLDT Group

Posted by Amanda Del Signore on Thu, Jul 03, 2025 @ 11:55 AM

When Cathy Yang joined the PLDT Group—the Philippines’ largest integrated telecommunications firm—in July 2020, it was at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Connectivity was no longer a luxury but a lifeline. Yang was brought on to modernize PLDT’s communications strategy and lead a shift toward more purpose-driven, digitally focused storytelling.

Over the past four years, Yang has guided PLDT Group’s Corporate Communications team in aligning business goals with meaningful social impact, particularly in the areas of child protection, online safety, education, and digital inclusion. Under her leadership, the company’s communication strategies have elevated both internal engagement and public perception, while helping the company earn sustained recognition across multiple industries and platforms.

Using Communications to Drive Measurable Change
One of Yang’s most impactful contributions has been integrating child rights into PLDT’s corporate communications and business practices. Working with international organizations such as UNICEF, the Internet Watch Foundation, and International Justice Mission, PLDT Group developed strategies to address the growing issue of online child exploitation.

In 2023, PLDT was named a Leader in the Global Child Forum’s Business Benchmark on Children’s Rights—the only company in the Philippines to earn that distinction. The recognition came after Yang was invited in 2022 to represent both PLDT and the Philippines at the Global Child Forum in Stockholm, hosted by the King and Queen of Sweden. She remains the sole Southeast Asian representative included in the forum’s testimonial campaign.

Connecting Social Purpose with Brand and Business Value
PLDT’s corporate communications under Yang’s leadership has supported a wide range of business-aligned social initiatives. These include the expansion of the School-in-a-Bag digital classroom program, support for disaster resilience and livelihood initiatives, and digital literacy campaigns such as TNT SIM Registration.

The group also led #FarmSmart, a public relations program that used partnerships to help modernize agriculture and support farmers through tech solutions. These campaigns reflect a broader strategy that links PLDT’s business strengths (connectivity, technology) with its broader social commitments.

Yang and her team have maintained this focus even during periods of corporate challenge, including financial constraints and regulatory obligations. Notably, her team played a key role in coordinating public disclosures to the Philippine Stock Exchange while continuing to promote the company’s social impact initiatives.

A Winning Communications Strategy
Since 2021, PLDT Group has consistently earned top industry honors for communications and public relations, including four consecutive “Company of the Year” awards at both the Anvil and Quill Awards—prestigious recognitions in the Philippines' PR and communications sectors. Under Yang’s leadership, award submissions have expanded beyond her own team to include other divisions, demonstrating how strategic communications has become embedded throughout the company.

Yang’s communications work has also gained international recognition. During the pandemic, her team launched Realizations, a storytelling campaign that highlighted how PLDT’s connectivity solutions helped people navigate lockdowns and life changes. The campaign earned a Gold Stevie® Award for Innovation in Public Relations Videos at the 2021 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

Cathy Yang was honored with a Bronze Stevie Award for Communications, Investor Relations or PR Executive of the Year in the 2024 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence.

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Topics: Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence

How AAA Mountain West Group Is Strengthening Its Member Experience Through the Via Podcast

Posted by Amanda Del Signore on Tue, Jul 01, 2025 @ 01:10 PM

Stevie-winner AAA Mountain West Group (AAA MWG) is one of the largest regional branches in the AAA federation, serving more than 6.7 million Members across Northern California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska. With over 5,000 employees, the organization provides a wide array of services—roadside assistance, insurance, financial tools, auto repair, EV resources, and leisure travel planning.

As consumer habits shift toward digital and mobile experiences, AAA MWG has expanded its outreach through various content channels. One of the most visible is Via, the group’s travel and lifestyle publication. With a print and digital audience spanning 22 major media markets and a readership of over 7 million, Via has become a valuable engagement tool. Reader behavior data has shown that audiences not only read Via, but take action—such as visiting AAA offices or exploring products—after engaging with its content.

In late 2023, AAA MWG began exploring how to extend the Via experience beyond the page. The result was the "Via Podcast," a new content initiative designed to meet audiences where they already are: in their earbuds during commutes, workouts, or weekend travel planning.

Creating a New Kind of Member Connection
Launched in March 2024, the Via Podcast was developed by a team of women already deeply involved in Via’s editorial success. The podcast is hosted by Michelle Donati, a long-time AAA spokesperson and Arizona native, alongside travel journalist Mitti Hicks. Behind the scenes are Editor-in-Chief Whitney Phaneuf, Managing Editor Katie Henry, and editorial consultant April Kilcrease.
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The team’s goal was to create a series that captures the same tone and values of the magazine, while taking advantage of the intimacy and flexibility of audio. New episodes drop twice a month and are available on major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The podcast focuses on travel across the American West—sharing personal stories, expert recommendations, and unexpected destinations. Themes range from hidden road trip gems to interviews with AAA Members and travel experts who offer firsthand insights.

Part of a Broader Strategy
The "Via Podcast" was not a standalone project but part of a larger content strategy aimed at increasing Member engagement and brand affinity. Internally, the team viewed it as an opportunity to humanize the AAA brand and strengthen relationships with Members through storytelling.

The rise of branded podcasts across industries helped validate the format as a business tool. Audio has become one of the fastest-growing forms of media consumption, with US adults spending nearly two hours a day listening. AAA MWG saw this shift not as a trend to chase, but as a channel that could support long-term communication goals.

Each episode of the Via Podcast is designed with AAA’s values in mind—trust, exploration, and Member-first service. The editorial team also uses performance data from *Via*’s digital content, email campaigns, and social platforms to inform guest selection and episode topics. By including AAA Member voices and stories in each episode, the team has created a sense of community among listeners. The podcast has also given the organization a way to stay relevant in a crowded media landscape—without abandoning the brand’s legacy of reliability and service.

For AAA MWG, the podcast serves both as a communication tool and as a reflection of how the organization continues to evolve. As the Via Podcast grows its listenership, AAA Mountain West Group is continuing to find new ways to deliver value—whether it’s through a map, a membership card, or a story told through headphones.

AAA Mountain West Group won a Bronze Stevie Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year - Entertainment & Sports in the 2024 Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

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Topics: stevie awards for women in business

Final Entry Deadline Extended to July 9 in Second Annual Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence

Posted by Maggie Gallagher on Mon, Jun 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM

The Stevie® Awards, organizers of the world’s premier business awards, have announced a final deadline extension in the newest Stevie Awards program, the Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence. 

The original final entry deadline was June 13, but entries will now be accepted through July 9. Entries through the extended final entry deadline will not be penalized in any way. Entry details are available at www.StevieAwards.com/tech.

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This new Stevie Awards program celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors.

Individuals and organizations worldwide are eligible to enter - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. The program will recognize the world’s best technology professionals, organizations, achievements, products, and services since the beginning of 2023. 

Michael Gallagher, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Stevie Awards, shared his enthusiasm for the latest Stevie Awards competition and the extended entry timeline:

"Due to popular demand, we’ve extended the final entry deadline to July 9, giving individuals and organizations additional time to craft their nominations. We look forward to honoring the groundbreaking work of technology innovators in the 2025 awards."

The program features more than 250 categories across 20 technology-industry groupings, with a broader set of categories for Information Technology. Category groupings include:

Each year, Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations from organizations of all types and sizes in more than 70 nations. Past Stevie Award winners include Cisco Systems, Inc., DP DHL, EY Global Services Limited, HCLTech, IBM Corporation, LLYC, Procter & Gamble, Samsung, Toyota, Verizon, Viettel Group, and many others.

Juries featuring more than 100 executives worldwide will determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners. Winners will be publicly announced on July 24 and celebrated at a joint awards gala with the tenth annual Stevie® Awards for Great Employers on September 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City.

Topics: Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence

The Stevie® Awards for Great Employers Final Entry Deadline Extended to July 2

Posted by Maggie Gallagher on Thu, Jun 12, 2025 @ 09:15 AM

Tenth Annual Awards Honoring World's Best Workplaces and HR Professionals Continues to Accept Nominations

The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, announced today that the final entry deadline for the tenth annual competition has been extended to Wednesday, July 2. The Stevie Awards for Great Employers honor the world's best companies to work for and the HR teams and professionals, HR achievements, new products and services, and suppliers that help to create and drive great workplaces.

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"After many requests for individual deadline extensions, we have decided to extend the deadline for everyone," said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. The original final deadline was June 11. Miller emphasizes that no additional late fees will be charged for entries submitted through July 2, and late entries will not be penalized in the judging process.

All organizations now have two more weeks to prepare and submit their entries. All individuals and organizations worldwide - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - may submit nominations to the Stevie Awards for Great Employers. The 2025 awards will honor achievements since the beginning of 2023. Entry details are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/HR.

There are a variety of new categories in the 2025 competition. These include three new Achievement categories: Achievement in Developing and Preparing for the Future of Work, Achievement in Upskilling/Reskilling Employees, and Best Training and Development Program for Supporting Business Strategy.

There are also four new HR Individual categories: Outstanding Individual Contribution to HR, Culture Transformation Leader of the Year, Human Resources Influencer of the Year, and Human Resources Tech Innovator of the Year.

In addition, a new HR Team category has been introduced: HR Tech Innovation Team of the Year.

Six new categories have also been added for solutions, implementations, training programs, and media:

Digital Recruitment Solution – New or New-Version

Digital Recruitment Solution – Implementation

Employee Upskill/Reskill Training

Expertise or Professional Development Training

Training for Social Impact

Wellbeing and Engagement Training

17 of the 20 HR Individual categories do not require payment of entry fees, including Human Resources Executive of the Year, HR Rising Star of the Year, Employee Relations Professional of the Year, Onboarding Professional of the Year, Recruiting or Talent Acquisition Professional of the Year, and others.

Winners in the 31 industry-specific Employer of the Year categories will be determined by a unique blending of public votes and professional ratings. Public voting will take place from June 28 to July 25.

The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize achievement in many facets of the workplace. Categories include:

More than 100 professionals worldwide, working on several juries, will determine the Stevie Award winners. Winners in the 2025 Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards will be announced on July 17 and celebrated during a gala banquet in conjunction with the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence ceremony on September 16 in New York City.

Topics: great employers

Final Entry Deadline Extended in The 22nd Annual International Business Awards®

Posted by Maggie Gallagher on Thu, Jun 12, 2025 @ 09:00 AM

Stevie Winners to be Celebrated 10 October at Lisbon Ceremony

The Stevie® Awards, organizers of The International Business Awards®, announced today that the final entry deadline for the 2025 (22nd annual) edition of the awards has been extended through 24 July by popular demand. The original final entry deadline was 11 June.

The International Business Awards are widely recognized as the world's premier business awards competition, attracting nominations from organizations in over 70 nations and territories each year.

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All individuals and organizations worldwide—public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small—may submit nominations to The International Business Awards. Entry details are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA

“The extended entry period will give organizations additional time to prepare and submit their nominations," said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. 

Juries featuring more than 300 executives worldwide will determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners. Winners will be announced on 13 August and celebrated at a gala banquet in Lisbon, Portugal, at the Corinthia Hotel on Friday, 10 October. Grand, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and People's Choice Stevie Award trophies and medallions will be given to winners in Lisbon. Tickets for the awards banquet will be available starting 13 August, when the winners are announced.

“We are thrilled to announce that this year’s International Business Awards banquet will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, added Miller. We anticipate over 300 executives from more than 20 nations to attend the awards ceremony.”

The International Business Awards recognize achievement in every facet of the workplace. Categories include:

There are many new and revised features of The International Business Awards for 2025:

  • There are two entirely new category groups
  • There are many new categories in existing category groups including Achievement in Global Collaboration, Achievement in Health and Safety Excellence, Best Mobile App for Social Good, Best Mobile-First E-Commerce Experience, Most Innovative Use of Mobile Technology, Best Crisis Response in Customer Service, Best Innovation in Management Practices, Emerging Leader of the Year, Excellence in Diversity Management, and many more.

Stevie Award winners in the 2024 IBAs included Halkbank, Istanbul, Türkiye, Tata Consultancy, worldwide, Viettel, Hanoi, Vietnam, Akbank, Istanbul, Türkiye, DP DHL, worldwide, Miral, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, IBM, worldwide, Cathay United, Taipei, Taiwan, Data Dynamics, Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA, PLDT and Smart, Makati City, Philippines, Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd. Taipei, Taiwan, China Resources Land Limited, Shenzhen, China, Lounge Group, Budapest, Hungary, and Manila Electric Company, Metro Manila, Philippines.

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German Stevie® Awards 2025 verlängern Teilnahmefrist

Posted by Jana Novatscheck on Wed, Jun 11, 2025 @ 09:21 AM

Einsendeschluss für die German Stevie® Awards 2025 bis zum 22. Juli verlängert

Die elfte Ausgabe des deutschsprachigen Wirtschaftspreises nimmt nun noch für einen weiteren Monat Nominierungen entgegen

Gute Nachricht für alle, die ihre Nominierungen für die 11. German Stevie® Awards noch nicht eingereicht haben: Bewerbungsunterlagen können jetzt noch bis zum letzten, endgültigen Einsendeschluss eingereicht werden. Ursprünglich war der gestrige Tag als Einsendeschluss vorgesehen. Aufgrund zahlreicher Rückmeldungen und Nachfragen nach einer Fristverlängerung haben sich die Veranstalter der German Stevie® Awards jedoch entschieden, den Teilnehmenden entgegenzukommen: Die neue, endgültige Teilnahmefrist ist der 22. Juli 2025. Bis dahin können noch Bewerbungen eingereicht werden.

„Wir freuen uns sehr über die rege Aufmerksamkeit, die den German Stevie® Awards durch die teilnehmenden Organisationen zuteil wird. Viele hochkarätige Unternehmen haben bereits spannende Nominierungen eingereicht", erklärt Maggie Miller, Präsidentin der Stevie® Awards. Umso mehr freue sie sich, dass interessierte Unternehmen nun noch einen weiteren Monat die Möglichkeit haben, sich mit ihren Leistungen um die Stevie®-Award-Trophäen zu bewerben.

Ab dem 25. Juni 2025 prüfen fünf Fachgremien die eingereichten Bewerbungen auf Herz und Nieren. Teilnehmenden, die erst jetzt, im Rahmen der verlängerten Teilnahmefrist, ihre Nominierungen einreichen, entstehen keine Nachteile.

Die German Stevie® Awards bieten Organisationen in den deutschsprachigen Ländern Europas die Möglichkeit, sich kostenfrei mit ihren besten Projekten und Unternehmensleistungen zu bewerben. Teilnahmeberechtigt sind Unternehmen und Organisationen jeder Größe, öffentliche und private Organisationen, gewinnorientiert oder gemeinnützig, aber auch Einzelpersonen aus der Wirtschaft dürfen teilnehmen. Umfassende Informationen über die Awards und die Teilnahmeunterlagen erhalten Sie unter www.StevieAwards.com/GSA.

Den Teilnehmenden steht eine Vielzahl an Kategorien zur Verfügung. Zu den Kategorien gehören unter anderem:

 

Wieder dabei: People’s Choice Stevie Awards für die beliebtesten Unternehmen

Wer die Stevie Awards kennt, weiß, dass die Preistragenden mit einer Stevie Awards Trophäe in Gold oder einer Medaille in Silber oder Bronze ausgezeichnet werden. Auch in diesem Jahr wartet wieder eine weitere Auszeichnung auf die Teilnehmenden der German Stevie Awards: die People's Choice Stevie Awards für die beliebtesten Unternehmen. Alle Organisationen, die mit einem Gold, Silber oder Bronze Stevie Award der German Stevie Awards 2025 ausgezeichnet werden, haben die Möglichkeit zusätzlich mit dem People's Choice Stevie Award für die beliebtesten Unternehmen prämiert zu werden. Dazu findet von Ende August bis Ende September 2025 eine öffentliche Online-Abstimmung statt, bei der jeder für seinen Favoriten abstimmen kann. Das Unternehmen mit den meisten Stimmen in jeder Kategorie erhält als Auszeichnung eine wunderschöne Kristalltrophäe. 

Topics: German Stevie Awards, German Stevie Awards 2025

Who's Coming to The 23rd Annual American Business Awards® Tomorrow?

Posted by Nina Moore on Mon, Jun 09, 2025 @ 12:43 PM

More than 430 Stevie® Award winners, their guests, and judges will attend The 2025 (23rd Annual) American Business Awards® presentations tomorrow, June 10, at the infamous Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.  

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Gold, Silver, Bronze, Grand, and People's Choice Stevie Award winners in the program were announced in April and May. Winners were selected from 3,600 nominations across the USA.

The American Business Awards recognize achievement in the workplace across a wide variety of categories and have become recognized as the premier business awards program in the United States.

More than 300 professionals around the world participated in the judging process this year to determine the winners.

Here is the list of organizations that will be represented at tomorrow's event:

8x8, Campbell, CA
Aceolution Inc, Somerset, NJ
ACT Entertainment, Burbank, California
ADI | Snap One, Charlotte, NC
Associated Students UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Aurora Sustainable Lands, Chapel Hill, NC
BAE Systems, Inc., Nashua, NH
BairesDev®, Mountain View, CA
Beyond Finance, Chicago, IL
Biogen
BlueCross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Boost Payment Solutions, New York, NY
Bristol Global Mobility, Phoenix, AZ
Castle Biosciences (Derek Maetzold), Friendswood, TX
Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, Newtown, CT
Cempa Community Care, Chattanooga, TN
Chamberlain Group, Oak Brook, IL
Chibitek, Ridgefield NJ
Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA
CloudBlue, Irvine, CA
Comcast Business, Philadelphia, PA
Computer Generated Solutions, Inc., New York, NY
Constant Contact, Waltham, MA
Coody & Co. Financing, Austin TX
Corn Refiners Association, Washington, DC
Corteva Agriscience
Creata (USA) Inc. Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Critical Mass, New York, NY
Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago, IL
DesiWeds, Houston, TX
Discover, Riverwoods IL
DocuWare Corporation, Beacon, NY
Docufree, Atlanta, GA
Dr. Athanasios Lolos, Falls Church, VA
DrFirst, Rockville, MD
Dun & Bradstreet, Jacksonville, FL
Earnifi, Scotch Plains, NJ
Eaton Corporation
eBay, San Jose, CA
Eden, Denver, CO
Emota, Philadelphia, PA
Emplifi, Columbus, OH
Experian
Fidelity Investments, Westlake, TX
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, San Jose, CA
Generac Power Systems, Waukesha, WI
Georgia-Pacific Recycling, Atlanta, GA
Givelify, Indianapolis, IN
Goal Digger Girl Co, Dripping Springs, TX
Gov2Biz Inc., San Antonio, TX
Greencastle Consulting, Malvern, PA
Growth Catalyst Group, Los Angeles, CA
HCLTech
Hexaware Technologies, Iselin, NJ
Hilton Software, Coral Springs, FL
HP Inc, Palo Alto, CA
Human Interest, Inc., San Francisco, CA
IBM, Armonk, New York, NY
icepop, Los Angeles, CA
InstaMortgage Inc, San Jose, CA
ISN Software Corporation, Dallas, TX
Jaya Jaya Myra Productions, New York, NY
Kadena, New York, NY
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. Billings, MT
Kenvue Incorporated
Kestra Holdings, Austin, TX
Kinetic by Windstream, Little Rock, AR
Kodak, Rochester, NY
Kroll
Lafuente Sign and Awning, Everett, MA
Lee Andrews Group CANCELLED
Lisa Tener, Saunderstown, RI CANCELLED
Loanspark, Newton, MA
Logical Position, Lake Oswego, OR
MediaGo, Mountain View, CA
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA); Nashville, TN
MRC Global
N-able, Burlington, MA
Navina, New York, NY
NVSTly: Social Investing, Los Angeles, California
NIX, Tampa, FL
Ohio Humanities, Columbus, OH
OmniWatch, San Diego, CA
OneAmerica Financial, Indianapolis, IN
Opus 2, San Francisco, CA
Paysafe, London, UK
Pelagie Foundation, Conyers, GA
Philip Morris International, Stamford, CT
Premier Home Pros, Akron, OH
PrimeRx, Uniondale, NY
Product Connections (PC), Bentonville, AR
Promantus Inc, Raleigh, NC
QualiZeal, Irving, TX
Quest Diagnostics
Redstone Federal Credit Union, Huntsville, AL
Reputation House, Dubai, UAE
Revolve Solutions LLC, Alexandria, VA
Revature, LLC, Reston, VA
Runway 7, New York, NY
SAP, Global
Savers Value Village, Bellevue, WA
SCHERMER, Minneapolis, MN
Shield Screening, Tulsa OK
Showdown Displays, Brooklyn Center, MN
SolarWinds Inc, Austin, TX
Surplus Line Association of California, San Ramon, CA
SynergenX Health, Houston, TX
Synovus, Columbus, GA
Syntiant Corp, Irvine, CA
The Caregiver's Journey, Johns Creek, GA
The Flock, Miami, FL
The Holliday Collaborative Agency: Indianapolis, IN
The MathPal , Mountain House, CA
The Stories and Wisdom Company, Seattle, WA
Three Rings Inc., Boston, MA
T-mobile
Tony Roma's, Orlando, FL
Top Score Writing, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Universal Destinations and Experiences
Valor, Dallas, TX
Village Farms International, Lake Mary, FL
Vivreau, Vancouver, Canada
Vouched, Seattle, WA
Wheels, Bannockburn, IL
Windstream, Little Rock, AR
WM Inc., Houston, TX
Xperi Inc., Calabasas, CA
YKK AP America Inc., Atlanta, GA
ZLH Enterprises, Manalapan, NJ

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Topics: American business awards

Supporting Chronic Health Solutions Through Education and E-Commerce

Posted by Amanda Del Signore on Wed, Jun 04, 2025 @ 09:55 AM

Dr. Amy Myers has spent her career on a mission: helping people get to the root of their chronic health issues so they can take control of their well-being. What began with years of work as a functional medicine physician and founder of her own clinic has grown into Amy Myers MD® (AMMD)—an e-commerce wellness platform and global health resource that’s empowering millions.

In recognition of her impact, Dr. Myers earned a Bronze Stevie® Award for Female Thought Leader of the Year – Consumer Services in the 2024 Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

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Founded by Dr. Myers after two decades in clinical practice, Amy Myers MD® is a digital health and wellness brand that provides science-backed supplements, educational programs, and expert content. With more than 75 products personally formulated by Dr. Myers, the AMMD platform serves customers in over 140 countries.

The company’s focus areas include autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), Candida overgrowth, and gut health. The goal is simple but ambitious: to make chronic illness a thing of the past.

From Clinic to Global Reach
Dr. Myers is no stranger to chronic illness. Her personal experience with autoimmunity led her to explore functional medicine—a patient-centered approach that addresses the root causes of disease rather than just symptoms. This perspective fueled her bestselling books, The Autoimmune Solution, The Thyroid Connection, and The Autoimmune Solution Cookbook, which have helped thousands better understand and manage their conditions.

With AMMD, Dr. Myers scaled her knowledge and resources beyond the clinic walls, offering digital tools, guides, and formulations designed to give users the confidence and support to take charge of their health from home.

Expanding the Conversation with the "Take Back Your Health" Podcast
In 2024, Dr. Myers launched the "Take Back Your Health" podcast—an extension of her commitment to practical, accessible wellness education. The podcast features conversations with experts across functional medicine, nutrition, and gut health, covering emerging research and actionable steps for improving health and longevity.

Designed to empower listeners through credible, easy-to-understand insights, the podcast is a platform for connecting with both long-time followers and new audiences who are seeking personalized, holistic solutions to chronic health challenges.

Today, Dr. Myers continues to guide AMMD’s growing global audience, not just as a founder and physician, but as a thought leader shaping the future of functional medicine. Her work has been featured in outlets like Forbes, Women’s World, and Glamour, sharing her message that everyone deserves the knowledge and tools to take back their health.

Amy Myers, MD, won a Bronze Stevie Award for Female Thought Leader of the Year - Consumer Services in the 2024 Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

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