Hollister, Inc. a premier Employment Agency in Massachusetts has been honored with a 2008 Stevie® Award for Women in Business. The Boston recruiting firm was recognized for the "Community Involvement Program of the Year" for its support of Everybody Wins! Metro Boston, a literacy and mentoring nonprofit organization that increases children's opportunities for success in school and in life through one-to-one reading experiences with caring adults. Hollister, Inc. hosts the organization's Boston headquarters at their downtown Boston offices.
"It is an honored to be recognized by the Stevie Awards for our partnership with Everybody Wins! Metro Boston," said Hollister, Inc. Founder & CEO Kip Hollister. "Everybody Wins! Metro Boston is such a strong organization. Their literacy programs have a truly profound impact the future of the Greater Boston community."
The 2008 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 AwardsSM.
In winning the Stevie, Hollister was chosen from a group of finalists including Dogtopia, Pioneer Services, Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy, Royal Neighbors of America, SAP Canada Inc., Tierney Communications, and Vertical Response in the Community Involvement Program of the Year category Stevie Awards were handed out in categories including Best Entrepreneur, Best Executive, Lifetime Achievement, and Women Helping Women at the gala event at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel on November 14. More than 1,200 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration.
"We have found that the leadership and community initiatives at Hollister make our employees feel like they have a true role in creating long-term results," said Hollister. "As we step back, we are able to identify the true culture of our people and of our brand."
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are governed by a Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors that features many leading women entrepreneurs and luminaries in business. Members of the Awards' Board selected Stevie winners from among the finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professional worldwide during the preliminary judging period.
Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of honorees are available at www.stevieawards.com/women.
About Hollister
Founded in 1988, Hollister is a leading full-service staffing firm of Boston Recruiters passionate about connecting Massachusetts' opportunity with talent. Based and home-grown in the Greater Boston region, Hollister is well positioned to see the Massachusetts job market from both sides. They essentially have two sets of clientele that they show up for every day- Massachusetts companies and its active and passive jobseeker. For 20 years, Hollister has been the bridge that provides Recruiting Solutions by connecting professionals with jobs in Massachusetts and companies with the best employees. Whether you are searching for Massachusetts jobs or to hire your next best employee, they are the network you are looking for.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring companies 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.
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