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Constant Contact CEO, Gail Goodman, Wins Stevie(R) Award in 4th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.


WALTHAM, Mass. -- Gail Goodman Goodman was a polite term of address, used where Mister (Mr.) would be used today. Compare Goodwife.

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, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Constant Contact, was named Best Entrepreneur entrepreneur (än'trəprənûr`) [Fr.,=one who undertakes], person who assumes the organization, management, and risks of a business enterprise.  in the Stevie Awards The Stevie Awards were created in 2002 to honor and generate public recognition of the efforts, accomplishments, and positive contributions of companies and business people worldwide.  for Women in Business, announced on November 12. Gail was recognized by the Stevie Award judges for her bold thinking and decisive leadership as CEO of Constant Contact. Constant Contact([R]), Inc. (NasdaqGM: CTCT CTCT Contact
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), is a leading provider of email marketing and online surveys for small organizations.

Presented by Infiniti, the 2007 Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition recognizing the accomplishments of outstanding women executives, business owners, and the companies they run. The awards are produced by the creators of the prestigious American Business Awards, hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" (New York Post The New York Post is the 13th-oldest newspaper published in the United States and the oldest to have been published continually as a daily.[3] Since 1976, it has been owned by Australian-born billionaire Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation and is one of the 10 , April 27, 2005).

The Stevie Awards were handed out in categories including Best Entrepreneur, Best Executive, Lifetime Achievement, and Women Helping Women at the gala event in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States.  on November 12. More than 800 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration.

Gail was honored as the Best Entrepreneur in the "Non-Services Businesses, up to 2,500 employees" category. As CEO, Gail has led Constant Contact as it has grown from seven employees and a small customer base, to more than 300 employees and more than 145,000 customers today. Gail's sharp focus on the needs of small businesses and nonprofits, the development of an innovative partnership strategy, and commitment to customer support and education are at the core of Constant Contact's successful business model. This year, Gail's leadership was particularly noteworthy as she led Constant Contact through its IPO (Initial Public Offering) The first time a company offers shares of stock to the public. While not a computer term per se, many founders, employees and insiders of computer companies have found this acronym more exciting than any tech term they ever heard. .

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are governed gov·ern  
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1. To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; exercise sovereign authority in.

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 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.

"It has been an incredible year for Constant Contact and being recognized by the Stevie Awards for Women in Business makes it even more remarkable," said Gail Goodman, CEO, Constant Contact. "I am thrilled thrill  
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1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly.

2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture.
 to be acknowledged as a successful entrepreneur, but it wouldn't be possible without the talented people who surround me. I attribute our success to our employees, customers, and partners and am proud to share this honor with everyone in the Constant Contact family."

Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Finalists and Stevie Award winners are available at www.stevieawards.com/women.

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred con·fer  
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v.tr.
1. To bestow (an honor, for example): conferred a medal on the hero; conferred an honorary degree on her.
 in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Selling Power Sales Excellence Awards. 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.

Presenting sponsor of the 2007 Stevie Awards for Women in Business is Infiniti. Supporting sponsor is JetBlue. Media sponsor is Pink magazine. The Business TalkRadio Network broadcast the ceremonies live nationwide.

About Constant Contact, Inc.

Constant Contact, Inc. is a leading provider of email marketing and online survey tools for small organizations, including small businesses, associations, and nonprofits. Launched in 1998, Constant Contact has more than 145,000 customers worldwide today. To learn more, please visit www.constantcontact.com or call (781) 472-8100.

Constant Contact and the Constant Contact Logo are registered trademarks of Constant Contact, Inc. All Constant Contact product names and other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Constant Contact, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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