Qorvis Partner Maura Colleton Corbett Awarded Women in Technology 11th Annual Leadership Award
WASHINGTON, May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Qorvis Communications, one of the fastest-growing integrated communications firms in the U.S., today announced that Women in Technology has awarded partner Maura Colleton Corbett the 11th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Award. Maura Colleton Corbett received the 11th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Award at a gala on May 20 at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner, Va.
Women in Technology (WIT) is the leading organization empowering women to be architects of change in the technology industry. The annual awards program honors leading female professionals working in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who have exemplified unique vision and talent in the technology industry during the previous year.
"It is a celebration in and of itself that 'women' and 'technology' are not mutually exclusive and I am honored to stand with such leaders in our industry," said Qorvis partner Maura Colleton Corbett. "I have the privilege of working with groundbreaking Internet and technology companies, coalitions, public interest groups and policymakers every day, all focused on making the Internet the great enabler of our lifetime. This award demonstrates the growing recognition of the critical role public policy plays in ensuring that technology innovation and consumer empowerment continue to flourish, and so I share it, with great appreciation, with those who work with such purpose and dedication in our field."
The 2010 Leadership Awards program theme this year was "No One Path, The Legacy Continues;" celebrating the various paths that have led professional women to have an unprecedented effect on the technology industry. The awards drew upon WIT's spirit to honor women who connect, lead and succeed in their professional endeavors and communities.
"Women in Technology is proud to announce this year's winners of the 2010 Leadership Awards program," said Toni Townes-Whitley, president of WIT. "The awardees are pioneers in the technology community, embodying the core values represented by this year's theme of 'No One Path' and the Women in Technology mission."
Winners were thoroughly reviewed and selected by a judging panel, which was comprised of industry leaders from prominent media, academia, companies and professional organizations.
"This award is a testament to Maura's exceptional abilities as a leader and advocate," said Qorvis partner Esther Smith, recipient of the Women in Technology Lifetime Achievement Award. "We're proud of her accomplishments within the technology and telecommunications communities and congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition."
About Qorvis Communications, LLC
Qorvis Communications is one of the nation's largest independent, integrated communications firms. Formed in August 2000, Qorvis provides its clients with expertise in the areas of public relations and media relations, advertising, public affairs, investor relations and financial services communications, grassroots campaigns, interactive communications and web design, social media strategies, and research and opinion surveys. For more information, visit www.qorvis.com, contact [email protected] or follow @qorvis on Twitter.
About Women in Technology
Women in Technology (WIT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to offering women involved in all levels of the technology industry a wide range of professional development and networking opportunities. One of the organization's main goals is to create a forum where women in technology can be recognized and promoted as role models. The organization's values are embodied in its tagline: Connect. Lead. Succeed. WIT was founded in 1994 and has nearly 1,000 members. For more information, please visit WIT's website, www.womenintechnology.org.
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