ENTENTE Network (“ENTENTE”) Founder and CEO Virginia Amann was named winner of the Silver Stevie® Award in the Communications, Investor Relations, or PR Executive of the Year category today in the 22nd Annual American Business Awards®.

The Stevie Award judges selected Amann for her leadership and strategic acumen with specific focus on innovative work to support clinical trials recruitment and the launch of ENMEDIA, a publishing company fostering industry-wide dialogue and showcasing innovation. Judges also noted her success in enhancing client visibility through transformative branding initiatives, large scale integrated campaigns and media relations.

"I am very pleased and honored to receive this recognition, which reflects the collective efforts and dedication of our remarkable team at ENTENTE," said Amann. “Our ethos is to prioritize innovation, excellence and opportunity every day.”

More than 300 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award winners. And more than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories.

"The resilience and growth of the American economy post-COVID-19 have been remarkable, and the 2024 Stevie winners, including ENTENTE, have played a crucial role in this success," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. The winners will be celebrated at an awards banquet on June 11 in New York.

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2024 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.

About ENTENTE Network

ENTENTE NETWORK of companies is a science-first strategic communications advisory encompassing ENTENTE Health & Science, ENTENTE Health & Hospital, ENTENTE Behavior Science and ENMEDIA. Our clients include public and private sector companies of all sizes, as well as foundations and nonprofits. Our work includes public affairs, reputation, and corporate communications strategy and operational leadership at the intersection of social impact, media, business and innovation for large companies and promising emerging innovators. Learn more at ENTENTENetwork.com.

About the Stevie Awards

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 Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. 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.

Kathryn Morris, PhD kathrynmorris@ententeinc.com