T.R. Threston Finalist for a 2014 Women in Business Stevie Award(R)
T.R. Threston, Founder and C.E.O. of World Guide Publishing® , has been selected as a finalist for a "2014 Women in Business" Stevie Award® in the category of Female Entrepreneur of the Year.
- (1888PressRelease) October 11, 2014 - World Guide Publishing™ C.E.O., T.R. Threston has been named a finalist for a 2014 "Women in Business" Stevie Award® in the category of CEO of Female Entrepreneur of the Year (Consumer Products -11 to 2,500 employees.). The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business are the world's premier awards for women executives, entrepreneurs, and the organizations they run. And, Threston's business and philanthropic work certainly make her a strong contender among so many distinguished nominees.
In addition to being C.E.O. of World Guide Publishing™, T.R. Threston is a well-known, and, highly respected, award winning travel writer. And, she worked as a travel agent for a number of years before turning to a career in writing for magazines, newspapers, on-line media, and, guidebooks.
In addition to her work, T.R. is on the Board of Trustees of The New York Social Network, a charitable organization that helps raise awareness & funds for non-profit organizations. Threston also served as Chairwoman of New York Travel Writers Society 2013/2014, and, is actively involved with Collective Changes (a non-profit women's economic empowerment organization) where she serves as a Global Ambassador, KIVA and several United Nations non-profit organizations including Giving Tuesday where she serves as a Social Media Ambassador. She is a member of the 2013 Women's Museum Honor Roll, and, supports a number of charities on the local level.
Threston said in a statement said that she has been overwhelmed by all the recognition of her work this year, and, is grateful to be among the finalists for such a prestigious honor. The statement went on to say she is truly humbled to be among so many remarkable and esteemed fellow nominees.
In addition to being nominated for a 2014 "Women in Business" Stevie Award, Threston was also nominated for a prestigious 2014 National Association for Female Executives Women of Excellence Award. In addition, she has been selected by the Harris Charitable Trust as a "2014 Globally Notable Individual of Positive Change Honoree."
Tickets for the 2014 Stevie Awards for Women in Business dinner and presentations are currently on sale and, the price is $255 through November 5th, and $305 each thereafter. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, November 14 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
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