The Stevie 2009 Finalist
It brings me great pleasure to share with everyone that our very own Shell Brodnax AND RESA have both been named as finalist in the prestigious Stevie Awards.
The Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®) The trade association for professional home stagers was named as Finalist in the Best Overall Company of the Year – Service Businesses category in the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
Shell Brodnax, President/CEO of (RESA) is also a finalist in the Executive Non-Profit or Government category.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, and the companies they run – worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards. 
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word “crowned,” winners will be announced during a gala event at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York on Friday, November 13. Nominated women executives and entrepreneurs from the U.S.A and several other countries are expected to attend. The presentations will be broadcast live on radio in the U.S.A. by the Business TalkRadio Network.
A message from Shell:
“Many people have worked very hard at RESA® to grow our association and bring legitimacy to the Real Estate Staging Industry. It is very exciting and an honor to be a finalist in the Stevie Awards. This award is for every single member of RESA that has given their time, ideas and volunteerism in order to make RESA® what we are today.”
A message from the president of The Stevies:
“Being named a Finalist in The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an important achievement,” said Michael Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards. “It means that independent business executives have agreed that the nominee is worthy of recognition. We congratulate all of the Finalists on their achievement and wish them well in the competition.”
Details about The Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/women.About The Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: 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.
Congratulations, Shell & RESA!
More About Real Estate Staging Association®
The Real Estate Staging Association is the member run trade organization for professional real estate (home) stagers in North America. We provide support services and educational resources for professional stagers in addition to providing vital information regarding the benefits of staging to Realtors and consumers. For more information on staging or to hire a professional stager, contact Shell Brodnax or visit the RESA Web site at www.RealEstateStagingAssociation.com or call 800-201-8687
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Great job announcing this, Kathy. I personally have found Shell to be the epitome of efficiency and professionalism. Good luck in the finals, Shell! RESA is a great organization.
Tanya in Montreal
Thanks for the announcement Kathy and congrats to the leadership team and SHELL!
You deserve it, Shell. You're incredible!
Thank you to everyone for your support! There are many many well deserving finalists. This will be a huge honorfor RESA if we win as it is recognition from the "outside". RESA would not be possible if it were not for every single member and our amazing leadership team's dedication and passion. We will keep everyone posted.
Kathy: Thank you for sharing this wonderful news. Both Shell & RESA surely deserve to be among the finalist. My fingers are crossed that both will win. Can we vote or do you have to be a member of the Stevie Awards group. Yeah Shell!
Thank you Michelle! No public voting. The judges are about 20 or more CEOs, Directors, VPs etc of pretty large corporations all over the United States. Previouse judges were Tony Robbins and Donald Trump.
WOW! Thank you, Kathy, for letting us all know about this & congratulations to Shell & RESA for such a prestigious nomination. Shell, you work hard and tirelessly for the entire industry ~ you deserve it!
Incredible news! Congratulations and much luck. This is off-the-chart cool!
~Michelle
Wow... how cool is this! Many congrats to you Shell and all the hard work you have done for RESA. I am so proud to be part of this fine organization! Got my fingers crossed... and thank you Kathy for spreading the word ;))
Congrats Shell! You work hard, are always so professional, and are very deserving of this award.
I have been a member of several associations, but love R.E.S.A. the most~!
Keep up the good work!
Mel
Congrats Shell! This is an awesome honor for you and RESA. Thank you so much for all your hard work. You deserve to be recognized for what you have accomplished as a professional and for our industry!
Congratulations Shell! WooHoo! When will we know the outcome?
I was happy to share this news with everyone. Shell has done so much for the staging industry that it was a complete honor to make the announcement.
The winners will be announced on November 12th or 13th (sorry, can't remember the exact date).
Kathy
This is truly exciting news!! Shell, CONGRATS to you and for leading RESA as we grow our beloved profession and industry. Most definitely, this is a deserved honor for you!! FABULOUS!
Fantastic news! Way to go Shell! Thanks for sharing Kathy.
You know I'm proud missy...wasn't it just yesterday you were 8 and wanted to start a club...oh my we don't change all that much do we? Hugs, T
What a huge honor for both, and both are well deserved. I feel very honored to be a part of such a great organization as RESA. How it's grown and keeps growing and setting the bar higher for the home staging industry.