Waltham, Mass. ñ BrassRing, a global leader in talent management solutions, was named a Finalist today in the Best Human Resources Organization category in the third annual American Business Awards.
Hailed as ìthe business worldís own Oscarsî by the New York Post (September 22, 2002), The American Business Awards are the first national, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in the workplace.
Nicknamed the Steviesô for the Greek word ìcrowned,î winners will be announced during presentations on Monday, June 6 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The ceremonies will be videocast on the Internet and broadcast on radio. Donald J. Trump will receive the first Lifetime Achievement Stevie Award that evening.
More than 1,200 nominations from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories, including Best Overall Company, Best Executive, Best New Product or Service and Best Support Staffer. BrassRing will be competing in the Best Organization category for Human Resources.
ìBeing named a finalist for the American Business Awards is truly an honor,î said Deb Besemer, CEO and president of BrassRing. ìThis recognition further demonstrates the commitment that BrassRing has made to provide our customers with a best-of-breed solution that accelerates the success of their recruitment strategies and empowers them to strengthen their corporate brand in attracting and retaining strong talent.î
BrassRing strengthens global competition with its talent management solutions, and has made considerable traction across diverse vertical markets over the last year with the Companyís Workforce by Design ô offering, a unique approach to building better companies by seamlessly integrating innovative technology, consulting and outsourcing with recruitment expertise to give clients the edge they need to successfully meet talent lifecycle challenges ñ in any economic climate. There are currently more than 180 BrassRing Enterprise deployments in 45 countries.
Members of the Awardsí Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs will select Stevie winners from among the Finalists. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in February through April.
The elegant Stevie trophy was designed by R. S. Owens, the same company that makes the Oscar and the Emmy.
ìThe Stevie Award has quickly become the most coveted business honor in America,î said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of The Stevie Awards. ìWe began the Stevies in 2002 with the mission to generate recognition of deserving companies and individuals among the business community, the press, and the general public. Being selected as a Finalist is an important achievement, because it means that independent judges have agreed that the Finalist is worthy of national recognition. We congratulate all of the Finalists on their achievement and wish them well in the competition.î
Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists are available at
BrassRing names as Finalists in 2005 American Business Awards
The Steviesô Will be Presented on June 6 in New York City
