Jacqueline Shakespeare, Consulting Partner at Sullivan & Stanley has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Female Executive of the Year – Business Services – 11 to 2,500 Employees category in the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honour the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run– worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business award.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word for “crowned,” the awards were presented to winners on 10th November during a gala event at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
More than 1,600 entries 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.
A leader in Sullivan & Stanley’s consulting practice, Jacqueline has been a force for empowering organisations and executives with her adeptness in business change and digital transformation. A best-selling author, her book “In this Moment – The working mother’s guide to a calm and fulfilling life,” showcases her dedication to empowering individuals beyond her professional endeavours, and her expertise in change management across various industries underscores her reputation as a trusted leader.
Jason Byrne, CEO of Sullivan & Stanley said: “We’re all immensely proud of Jacqs. Her skill in forging robust relationships and inspiring teams to execute strategic change is unmatched. She’s been a pioneer in our mission to inspire the future of work, helping our clients to drive value at speed. What’s more, she’s been a central part of the S&S Women in Transformation community which is uniting senior female leaders and reinforcing a culture of enduring change to help their businesses win in an ever-competitive landscape.”
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 200 business professionals around the world, working on six juries.
Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards, said, “In its 20th year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business received an outstanding body of nominations from women in organisations of all types, in 26 nations. We are gratified by how meaningful it is to women to win a Stevie Award, and how impactful it can be on the futures of their careers and their organisations. We congratulate all of this year’s Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners for their achievements.”
Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of winners in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Women.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. A ninth program, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, will debut in 2024. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organisations in more than 70 nations. Honouring organisations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognise outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.