I’m very happy to share some exciting news with the WomenOnBusiness.com readers. WomenOnBusiness.com was named Best Blog in the 8th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business during an awards ceremony held in New York City on November 11, 2011.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business recognize and honor women around the world in executive and entrepreneurial roles as well as the companies they lead. The Stevie Awards have been called the world’s premier business awards and referred to as the “Oscar Awards for business” by the New York Post. The 24 karat gold and crystal statues awarded to winners are crafted by the same company that makes the iconic Academy Award statues.

The 2011 Stevie Awards ceremony was attended by 300 finalists chosen from over 1,300 applications and benfitted Camfed (camfed.org), which fights poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa by educating girls and empowering women to become leaders of change.

Winning the Best Blog award at the 2011 Stevie Awards reaffirms the importance of giving women a platform to demonstrate their business thought leadership and recognizes the hard work of the many volunteer business women who contribute content that makes WomenOnBusiness.com an authoritative, insightful, trustworthy, and inviting place for learning, growth, and motivation. Thank you to all of the contributors and readers who make WomenOnBusiness.com an amazing community!

We’re ready to keep growing in 2012 with new site features, writers, and a focus on giving back to nonprofit organizations that help women around the world by providing business expertise and support to people who need it. Stay tuned to WomenOnBusiness.com so you don’t miss anything!

Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/women.