Glenda McCarthy-Gaspar Named Finalist for Stevie Award for Women in Business

NEWMARKET, Ontario - Oct. 16, 2015 - PRLog -- Glenda McCarthy-Gaspar, President of Proforma SI, a local marketing and branding company, has been named a finalist for the 12^th annual Stevie Award for Women in Business in the category of ‘Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Business Products – 10 or Less Employees.’ Being a finalist means that the independent judging panel has agreed that McCarthy-Gaspar’s entry is worthy of international recognition and will ultimately be named a Gold, Silver or Bronze winner on November 13, 2015.

The Stevie Award for Women in Business is a prestigious award that honors and recognizes the achievements of women in business including executives, entrepreneurs and the organizations they run. Created in 2002 to honor and generate public recognition of the contributions of working professionals, The Stevie Awards have become one of the world’s most coveted prizes in business.

McCarthy-Gaspar’s adventurous spirit has taken her around the world and fostered her passion for business. Her experiences living in India and Ecuador shaped her worldview and interest in other cultures before returning to Canada. After working in the corporate world for 15 years, she knew it was time for a new venture. Proforma SI was launched in 2009 and by 2014 she had surpassed $1 million in annual sales. In 2013 and 2014 she increased her sales by more than $100,000 and entered Proforma’s Million Dollar Club in 2014.

“To be nominated, let alone named a finalist for a Stevie Award for Women in Business has been such an incredible experience,” said McCarthy-Gaspar. “To say I am grateful would be an understatement. More than anything, this recognition reflects the determination and hard work that our team at Proforma SI puts into serving our clients and ensuring their success.”

Proforma SI Promotion’s goal is to be more than the average business partner for their clients. McCarthy-Gaspar works to give customers the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and turn their message into an extraordinary story through the use of cutting edge digital media and communications, custom branded merchandise, professional printed materials and more.

The 2015 Stevie Awards for Women in Business will be presented on November 13, 2015 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York, NY. The Stevie Awards boast more than 80 categories recognizing individuals, companies and organizations, new products and services, communications and marketing campaigns and several forma of media.

For more information about Proforma SI Promotions, please visit www.ProformaSI.com.

About Proforma
With over 35 years of experience and $500 million in sales, Proforma remains clearly focused on providing solutions to businesses worldwide for their graphic communications needs. A leading provider of promotional products, printing services, business documents, and eCommerce solutions, Proforma has received numerous awards and is recognized as one of the top five largest companies in our industry. Proforma serves approximately 60,000 clients through more than 750 member offices across the globe, backed by more than 140 Team Members in the Proforma Worldwide Support Center located in Cleveland, Ohio. www.Proforma.com.