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RALEIGH, N.C. — November 11, 2025 — The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) is proud to announce that Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development, has been honored with the Silver award in the category “Most Resilient Female Leader” at the 22nd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
This award honors female leaders who demonstrate exceptional perseverance, vision and impact in guiding their organizations through periods of change. Suzie has been recognized for her unwavering commitment to excellence, consistently empowering her team to rise above challenges and continually deliver outstanding results.
“We’re thrilled to see Suzie receive this well-deserved recognition,” said Maureen Shriver, CEO at CLS. “Her seamless adaptability has been instrumental in our success and showcases just how deeply Suzie embodies the values we champion. Suzie continues to set a remarkable standard within our organization and beyond.”
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrates the outstanding achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs and professionals from around the world, highlighting the significant contributions they make to business leadership, innovation and organizational excellence. This year, more than 1,500 entries from over 48 nations and territories were submitted for consideration. Finalists were determined based on the average scores of more than 190 business professionals worldwide, serving across seven judging committees.
Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards, said, “Now in its 22nd year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business attracted an exceptional range of nominations. We are continually inspired by how meaningful it is for women to receive a Stevie Award and the lasting impact it can have on their careers and organizations.”
For more information about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and a full list of winners in all categories, visit www.StevieAwards.com/Women.
At The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), we are committed to enabling leaders at all levels to achieve their highest potential through innovative, impactful leadership training that is grounded in research and application. As the global home of the Situational Leadership® Model, the most successful and widely adopted leadership model available, our award-winning solutions and coaching services enable leaders to engage in effective performance conversations that build trust, increase productivity and drive behavior change.
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Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. 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 http://www.stevieawards.com/.
