Congratulations: Bonny LeVine Award winner: Catherine Monson: CEO FASTSIGNS International.

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This award was created in 1994 in memory of esteemed IFA member and Postal Instant Press co-founder Bonny LeVine in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in franchising and of her status as a role model for women in the franchising community. The Bonny LeVine Award is bestowed upon a female franchisor or franchisee who has demonstrated ability in franchising as evidenced by her contributions to the growth of the business; contributions to her community through board positions, volunteer work and activities that promote the professional advancement of women; and her contributions as a mentor to women in franchising.

In January, Catherine Monson became CEO of FASTSIGNS International. Monson's experience in franchising began in 1980 at Sir Speedy where she launched a career in franchise sales. She rose through the ranks over the next 16 years from western regional operations manager to vice president of franchise development to chief marketing officer. After Franchise Services, Inc., parent company of Sir Speedy, acquired MultiCopy, a European printing franchisor, Monson directed MultiCopy's operations. Monson became president and COO of PIP Printing, another FSI company, in 1999.

The main challenge facing Monson at PIP was to turnaround a Failing company and rebuild relationships with franchisees. During her time with the company, the renewal rate increased to 80 percent. In 2007, PIP ranked 53rd in Franchise Business Review's annual franchisee satisfaction survey of more than 300 companies. Monson served as a role model to hundreds of PIP, MultiCopy and Sir Speedy franchisees and helped them become more successful.

Monson, a former member of the International Franchise Association's Board of Directors, also participates in the Research Committee, Women's Franchise Committee, Franchise Relations Committee, Franchise Business Network meetings, IFA conventions as a presenter, and as a contributing author to Franchising World magazine. She is an active volunteer and fundraiser for the YMCA and serves on the board of the SMEI Academy of Achievement, Psi Sigma Epsilon, and the Business Marketing Association.

BONNY LeVINE AWARD WINNERS

YEAR   WINNER                  COMPANY

2007   Jeanne Kennedy          Meineke Car Care Centers Inc.
2006   Mary C. Rogers          Abrakadoodle
2005   Joyce Mazero            Haynes and Boone, LLP
2004   Nikki Sells, CFE        Express Personnel Services
2003   Terrian Barnes          Yum! Brands
2002   Lorrie Rennick, CFE     American Leak Detection
2001   Dina Dwyer-Owens, CFE   The Dwyer Group
2001   Martha Matilda Harper   Harper Hairdressing Salons
2000   Margaret McEntire       Candy Bouquet Int'l., Inc.
1999   Arleen Goodman          Kampgrounds of America
1998   Linda Burzynski, CFE    Molly Maid
1997   Jackie Trujillo, CFE    Harman Management Corp.
1996   Hala Moddelmog          Church's Chicken
1995   Regina Gardner          Uniglobe Travel International
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1994   JoAnne Shaw, CFE        The Coffee Beanery, Ltd.