Innovative Leadership Institute and Founder Maureen Metcalf Are Finalists in STEVIE® AWARDS 2025 FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS

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Innovative Leadership Institute and Founder Maureen Metcalf are Stevie® Award Finalists in Female Executive of the Year and Female Thought Leader of the Year

COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Women Around the World to Be Recognized at Event in New York. The Innovative Leadership Institute and Founder Maureen Metcalf have been named a Stevie^® Award Finalist in the Female Executive of the Year and Female Thought Leader of the Year categories in the 22nd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and will be participating in this event.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the organizations they run – worldwide. Nicknamed Stevie for the Greek word for “crowned,” the Stevie Award has been hailed as the world’s premier business award.

The awards will be presented at a gala event in New York City on Monday, November 10, where Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie placements from among the Finalists will be revealed.

More than 400 women and their guests from around the world are expected to attend the presentations, which will be broadcast live.

More than 1,500 entries from organizations and individuals in 48 nations and territories were submitted this year for consideration in categories such as Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women Helping Women, and Women-run Workplace of the Year, among many others. The Innovative Leadership Institute won in the Female Executive of the Year – Business Services –10 or Less Employees and Female Thought Leader of the Year - Business Services categories.

The Innovative Leadership Institute (ILI) has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to advancing leadership in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Through its award-winning publications, including Innovative Leadership & Followership in the Age of AI, and immersive development programs delivered to high-impact organizations, ILI equips leaders to navigate complexity with resilience, ethical clarity, and strategic foresight. The Institute’s tools—ranging from podcasts and assessments to workbooks and videos—support leaders in aligning personal values with organizational strategy and cultivating future-ready mindsets. “I’m incredibly proud of our team at ILI,” said Maureen Metcalf, CEO. “This recognition affirms our commitment to empowering leaders who are shaping a more adaptive, ethical, and innovative future.”

Finalists were determined based on the average scores of more than 190 business professionals worldwide, serving across seven judging committees. Their scores will also determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie placements.

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 the meaningful impact that receiving a Stevie Award has on women and the lasting effect it can have on their careers and organizations. We extend our congratulations to all of this year’s Finalists and look forward to announcing the final award placements on November 10.”

About the Innovative Leadership Institute
The Innovative Leadership Institute (ILI) is a trusted partner in developing resilient, visionary leaders and organizations that are prepared for the future. ILI offers a comprehensive suite of services—from setting strategic direction and developing individual leaders to guiding full-scale organizational transformation. Leveraging cutting-edge research and practical tools, ILI delivers executive advisory services, immersive programs, and coaching that utilize assessments, books, and podcasts to help clients align their values with strategy, lead through complexity, and drive sustainable success. With a global reach and a commitment to ethical, adaptive leadership, ILI empowers changemakers across industries. Learn more at www.innovativeleadershipinstitute.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 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.

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