Local Business Woman Recognized by two Leading Organizations
Mary Ann Henker, president of The Henker Group, named a Finalist in the 2010 Stevie Awards for Women in Business for her work on the Frederick Douglass Honor Society/YMCA of Talbot County Race and Celebration and named the 2010 Talbot County Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year
Easton, Maryland – October 18, 2010 – The Talbot County Chamber of Commerce announced today that Mary Ann Henker, president of The Henker Group, has been named the 2010 Business Woman of the Year. Additionally, the premier international business award organization, the Stevie Awards, announced last week that Henker has been named a finalist in the 2010 Stevie Awards for Women in Business for her work on the Frederick Douglass Honor Society/YMCA of Talbot County Race and Celebration.
The Talbot County Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year award is given to one woman each year that owns or leads a business within Talbot County based on her commitment to community and her business success. Henker will be formally recognized during the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce’s 26th Annual Business Awards on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the Harbourtowne Golf Resort and Conference Center in St. Michaels, Maryland.
Further, Henker has been named as one of four finalists in the 2010 Stevie Awards for Women in Business in the category, “Communications Campaign of the Year – Non-Profit” for her work on the 2010 Frederick Douglass Honor Society/YMCA of Talbot County Race and Celebration. The nod to Henker’s work is in good company as one of the other finalists is one of the largest advertising and marketing agency’s in the world, Euro RSCG Worldwide that boasts 233 offices across the globe.
The 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 Awards. The Stevies are widely considered to be the world's premier business awards. The final results of the competition will be announced at an awards dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Friday, November 12 and will be broadcast live across the U.S. on the Business TalkRadio Network.
More than 1,200 nominations were submitted this year, a record total for the competition, for consideration in 54 categories by organizations in Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the USA.
Henker remarked, “I’m honored that my hard work in the community has been recognized by the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce, especially considering I’m a fairly new member. That says a lot for the Talbot County Chamber as they truly are an “open” organization and all new members are welcomed immediately. I’ve lived around the country and have been exposed to many Chambers; however, I am very impressed with the Talbot County Chamber from its web site, to its programs, to its staff, to its strong volunteer base and to its level of communication to members.”
Regarding being named a finalist in the 2010 Stevie Awards for Women in Business, she says, “I honestly don’t have words to describe what this means to me. To be named a finalist in the most prestigious awards program in the U.S. and in some cases around the world, it’s like being told I’ve have been nominated by the Academy Awards for an Oscar. Also, what a tremendous opportunity for the wonderful work of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the YMCA of Talbot County to be recognized on an international level! I had an incredible experience working with a highly professional committee run by chair, Megan Cook; my co-chair Pam Black was with me every step of the way; and the final marketing pieces would not have happened without the design help of Tim Young of Eclectic Graphics or web development of Joel Shilliday of Diving Dog Productions. All the committee members would provide support in a moment’s notice and collectively had such a high level of commitment, it was the true recipe for success.”
About The Henker Group
Henker has 18 years experience in organizational management, business development and international business to include completing business in and with individuals of 22 countries. Her management and business style is that of aggressive marketing, detailed planning and strict fiscal management that results in a consistent increase in revenue generators for her clients. From a marketing and PR standpoint, Henker excels in gaining exposure and attracting attention for the underfunded effort, product or service. Prior to establishing The Henker Group in 2005 she was the executive director of the Giant Screen Theater Association, the worldwide association for IMAX theaters. To learn more about The Henker Group, visit http://www.thehenkergroup.com or contact Mary Ann Henker of The Henker Group at 410.253.7023 or mahenker@thehenkergroup.com.
