Rising Star Award

Team One Names the 4th Annual Recipient of The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Legacy Lab , Team One ’s award-winning think tank and strategic consultancy, has announced the recipient of its fourth-annual Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Legacy Lab , Team One ’s award-winning think tank and strategic consultancy, has announced the recipient of its fourth-annual Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship.
  • Launched in 2019, The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship’s goal is to champion students who represent the next generation of legacy makers.
  • This scholarship is granted by The Legacy Lab Foundation, a nonprofit part of Team One’s Legacy Lab, created to invest in leaders and organizations aiming to make a durable difference in the world.
  • To learn more about The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship, head to: The Giving Back Fund: The Legacy Lab Foundation .

The 3rd APEC Women Connect Her Power Entrepreneurship Competition Announces 2022 Winners, Raising Profiles of Budding Women Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3rd APEC Women Connect "Her Power" Entrepreneurship Competition came to an end on December 16 with a livestreamed ceremony.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3rd APEC Women Connect "Her Power" Entrepreneurship Competition came to an end on December 16 with a livestreamed ceremony.
  • The APEC Women Connect Virtual Workshop and the third Her Power Entrepreneurship Competition Awards Ceremony 2022 on December 16 hosted honored guests from the public and private sectors.
  • APEC Women Connect aims to empower women, especially young women, to realize entrepreneurship via digital solutions, through inspirational sharing, practical learning, effective recognition, and awards.
  • APEC Women Connect has been included in the annual recommendation to the APEC Economic Leaders for three consecutive years.

Licensing International Foundation Honors Kathy Ireland and Salvatore LaRocca at 2022 Hall of Fame Event 

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Licensing International , the leading trade association for the $315+ billion global brand licensing industry, and the Licensing International Foundation , which supports the education of future licensing leaders, celebrated the induction of Kathy Ireland and Salvatore LaRocca to the Licensing International Hall of Fame yesterday, December 7, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Licensing International , the leading trade association for the $315+ billion global brand licensing industry, and the Licensing International Foundation , which supports the education of future licensing leaders, celebrated the induction of Kathy Ireland and Salvatore LaRocca to the Licensing International Hall of Fame yesterday, December 7, 2022.
  • Held at Gotham Hall in New York City, the 2022 Hall of Fame and Rising Star Awards event also honored the future of brand licensing, recognizing Rising Stars in the licensing business and celebrating the 2022 Licensing International Foundation scholarship recipients.
  • “I am honored to be recognized as a member of the Licensing International Hall of Fame class of 2022,” said LaRocca.
  • “We had much to celebrate at this year’s Licensing International Hall of Fame,” said Maura Regan, President of Licensing International.

Vaccine R&D Leader Kathrin Jansen and Immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett Awarded Sabin’s Gold Medal and Rising Star Respectively

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sabin Vaccine Institute today honored two extraordinary scientists for their breakthrough vaccine research that changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, advanced public health, and saved countless lives. The 2022 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal was awarded to vaccine research leader Kathrin U. Jansen, PhD, and the Rising Star to immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett, PhD.

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  • The 2022 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal was awarded to vaccine research leader Kathrin U. Jansen, PhD, and the Rising Star to immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett, PhD.
  • This past August, Dr. Jansen retired as the senior vice president and head of vaccine research and development at Pfizer Inc.
  • Previously, she directed vaccine R&D efforts at Merck Research Laboratories and led the development of the world’s first cervical cancer vaccine.
  • “Her contributions to vaccine development are matched only by her dedication to shoring up vaccine confidence, especially among skeptics.

The Hollywood Reporter Taps Mesfin Fekadu as Senior Music Editor

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Hollywood Reporter (THR)is expanding its music coverage hiring MesfinFekadu as its Senior Music Editor.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Hollywood Reporter (THR)is expanding its music coverage hiring MesfinFekadu as its Senior Music Editor.
  • Fekadu will start his new position on December 5th and report into David Katz, THR's Executive Editor.
  • Fekadu, joined the AP in 2008 in the video entertainment department; he later became a music writer in 2012 and music editor in 2014 .
  • In 2020, The Hollywood Reporter won the National Magazine Award for General Excellence, Special Interest, awarded by the American Society of Magazine Editors.

MITRE Names Kathleen Henry as Vice President, Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Treasury

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

MITRE named Kathleen (Katie) Henry to the new role of Vice President, Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Treasury.

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  • MITRE named Kathleen (Katie) Henry to the new role of Vice President, Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Treasury.
  • She leads MITREs $2.2B enterprise-wide financial planning and budgeting process, treasury, and financial operations and accounting.
  • Katie will bring new insights and innovation to achieve our corporate and financial goals and enhance collaboration across MITREs diverse sponsor engagements and project teams.
  • In recognition of this work, Henry received the 2021 Rising Star Award from the Northern Virginia Technology Council.

THE CANADIAN TOY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER RISING STAR AWARD WINNERS

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2022 /CNW/ -The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Rising Star Awards, the first to be honoured in the inaugural year of the prestigious annual awards program.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2022 /CNW/ -The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Rising Star Awards, the first to be honoured in the inaugural year of the prestigious annual awards program.
  • The Rising Star Award recognizes emerging leaders in the toy industry whose achievements reflect exceptional growth, and impact across the fields of manufacturing, retail, and marketing.
  • Winners will be showcased and awarded for their contributions to the industry on November 17, 2022, at the Canadian Toy Association (CTA) Hall of Fame Reception and Dinner Event at the Mississauga Convention Centre.
  • Congratulations to the following 2022 Canadian Toy Association Rising Star Award Winners:
    Rochelle Pires , Director Sales, Hasbro
    Jessica Shaheen , Head of Corporate Brand, Mastermind Toys
    Justine Wong , Director of Marketing, Moose Toys Canada
    "The Canadian toy industry is driven by an incredible diversity of talent and emerging leaders demonstrating leadership, entrepreneurship, and creativity in ourbusinesses," said Graeme Bissett, Chair of the Canadian Toy Association.

D CEO Magazine Honors Matt Autry With "Rising Star" Award

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valor, a professional service provider specializing in mineral rights management and software-based business solutions, is pleased to announce that Matt Autry was recently honored with the "Rising Star" award at the 2022 D CEO Energy Awards. The annual award recognizes the North Texas executive who best exemplifies the qualities and character of a future leader in the oil and gas industry. The magazine feted all 28 finalists of the 2022 D CEO Energy Awards at a recent gala in the Arts District Mansion in Dallas.

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  • The magazine feted all 28 finalists of the 2022 D CEO Energy Awards at a recent gala in the Arts District Mansion in Dallas.
  • "I am humbled and honored to have been selected to receive D CEO's Rising Star Award," says Matt Autry , president of the oil and gas division at Valor.
  • "Industry recognition of any kind in the energy sector is a special occasion and I'm so thankful to D CEO and all of my colleagues at Valor that made this award possible.
  • D CEO Magazineis an award-winning publication dedicated to covering the commerce, industries, and business leaders making an impact in North Texas.

Jarryd Carver and Michael Lee Receive Cox Automotive and NAMAD Rising Star Awards

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Monday, October 10, 2022

ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive, in partnership with the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), awarded two Rising Star Awards at the Annual NAMAD Conference in Miami on Friday, October 7.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Automotive, in partnership with the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), awarded two Rising Star Awards at the Annual NAMAD Conference in Miami on Friday, October 7.
  • Cox Automotive award two Rising Star Awards in partnership with the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers.
  • Tanner said: "On behalf of CoxAutomotive and in partnership with NAMAD, I am honored to recognize Jarryd Carver and Michael Lee as the 2022 Rising Stars.
  • Jarryd and Michael truly exemplify the words 'rising star' as well as the core values of Cox and the Cox family building a better community and a better world."

State's premiere real estate trade show, REimagine! Conference & Expo, opens next week in Long Beach

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Monday, October 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CALIFORNIA REALTORS will gather in person next week for the first time in three years for the state's premiere real estate trade show at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach Calif. REimagine!

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CALIFORNIA REALTORS will gather in person next week for the first time in three years for the state's premiere real estate trade show at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach Calif. REimagine!
  • Many conference sessions will focus on the shifting real estate market and how REALTORS can prepare themselves and their clients.
  • (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
    Top Reasons Agents Get Sued: All About Disclosures
    Disclosures are one of the most important areas to understand in real estate today.
  • Hear what some of the biggest names in the real estate industry discuss the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats they see in the market and real estate industry.