Jamie J. Arundell-Latshaw, Founder/CEO of Lexicon, Inc. Named Finalist In 11th Annual Stevie® Awards For Women In Business
Stevie Award Winners to Be Announced in New York on November 14
FILLMORE, Calif., Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamie Arundell-Latshaw was named a Finalist in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year category in the 11th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, and will ultimately 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 on Friday, November 14. Nominated women executives and entrepreneurs from the U.S.A and several other countries are expected to attend. The event will be broadcast live on radio in the U.S.A. (and simulcast worldwide) by Biz Talk Radio and taped for a later television broadcast.
Over the last year, Jamie Latshaw's tireless work and business development efforts helped secure $20M of Government contracting dollars. Lexicon was awarded a contract with the U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) to provide Special Operations instructors to train Marines on Close-Quarter Battle, Sniper Proficiency, Communications, Mountain Warfare, and Visit, Board, Search, & Seizure. Lexicon was also awarded contracts to provide engineering support services to the U.S. Navy and translation/interpretation services to the Mexican National Army. Additionally, Lexicon continued to provide exemplary service in military pre-deployment training services to include exercise support, cultural awareness training, mission specific replication, senior leader training, program/project management, and Hollywood-style battlefield effects such as replicating explosions, casualty effects, and the sights and sounds of War. Innovating today's battlefield with modern technology, Lexicon developed many exciting technological systems to include a live streaming video camera, the LiTS™ iPad learning management system, the LOTS™ supply chain management system, a human resources suite, and an After-Action Review package to aid military leaders in evaluating military unit readiness. Committed to supporting U.S. military veterans, Lexicon is 82% Veteran and 50% Combat Veteran-staffed. Jamie's work with organizations such as Operation Amped, Boys & Girls Club of America, Little League Baseball, and her local school district keep her busy within the community. She has established a reputation for exceptional support services and the implementation of cost saving initiatives that continues to build confidence in Lexicon, Inc. in the DoD Government Services sector.
Finalists were chosen by more than 1000 business professionals worldwide during preliminary judging. Members of five final judging committees will determine the Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award placements from among the Finalists during final judging October 20-29.
"Every year we receive the most amazing and inspiring stories of achievement from women-owned and –run organizations around the world," said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of the Stevie Awards. "The first-round judges have told us how delighted they are with this year's field of Finalists. We're looking forward to recognizing them in New York on November 14."
Jamie was chosen for her work in the defense industry, commented on the award: "Our entire team - from our managers, to recruiters, to our Subject Matter Experts have worked extremely hard to reach this point. At Lexicon, we're committed to training the "Warfighter" to be better equipped, prepared, and ready for any global situation or contingency".
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in six programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. 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.
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