WATERLOO, Ontario – [September 19, 2024] – Plum’s CEO and Co-founder Caitlin MacGregor was named a Finalist in the Best Female Entrepreneur in Canada category in the 21st annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, and ultimately will be a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie Award winner in the program.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees and the companies they run – worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners will be announced during a gala event at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Friday, November 8. Nominated women executives and entrepreneurs from around the world are expected to attend. The event will be broadcast on Livestream.
More than 1,500 entries from organizations and individuals in 36 nations and territories were submitted this year for consideration in more than 100 categories, including Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women Helping Women, and Women Run Workplace of the Year. Caitlin MacGregor is a Finalist in the Best Female Entrepreneur in Canada category.
“As an entrepreneur, I’ve always believed that innovation and creating impact are key to lasting success," said MacGregor. "Being named a finalist among so many inspiring leaders is an incredible honor and a reflection of the hard work and passion of our entire team at Plum.”
Finalists were determined by the average scores of more than 200 business professionals around the world, working on six juries. Their scores will also determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award placements that will be revealed at the 21st annual awards dinner and presentations in New York.
“In its 21st year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business received an impressive collection of remarkable nominations,” said Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards. “We look forward to recognizing the outstanding achievements of women in the workplace in New York on November 8.”
“This recognition is particularly meaningful because it highlights the value of driving change,” added MacGregor. “At Plum, our mission has always been to revolutionize how organizations approach talent, and being named a finalist for this award underscores the impact we’re all making. I’m excited to continue pushing boundaries, helping companies unlock their people’s potential, and showing that innovation in HR is not only possible but essential for future success.”
Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Women.
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About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations 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.