Sturdi Products Inc. CEO Penny Johnson Selected as a 2016 Pet Industry Women of the Year Finalist

GIG HARBOR, Wash. - June 22, 2016 - PRLog -- CEO of Sturdi Products Inc., Penny Johnson, is honored to have been selected as a Corporate Finalist for the 2016 Pet Industry Women of the Year awards. These awards are designed to recognize the amazing females who dedicate their time and talents to improving the lives of all pets and their people.

Women in the Pet Industry Network's (WIPIN), an organization focused on women entrepreneurs who want to grow their pet business, has selected twenty-five influential women who have been making successful careers in the pet industry as finalists for this year's competition.

The finalists come from all categories of the pet industry, which include: Advocate, Corporate, Entrepreneur, Rising Star and Solopreneur. Not allnominees are members of WIPIN but each selected finalist is doing great things in their line of work.Recipients will be announced at the annual award conference, which will be held at the Embassy Suites Portland Airport on September 19 - 21, 2016.

"I feel so happy to be among the finalists for WIPIN Woman of the Year," expresses Penny Johnson, CEO of Sturdi Products Inc. "There are so many fantastic and hardworking women in the industry. It is an honor. I am truly surprised."

With 2016 marking their 23rd year in business, Sturdi Products Inc. has had tremendous growth and success throughout the years and has gained an international reputation for designing unique, attractive, durable and adaptable products that reflect the needs of customers who travel with cats and small dogs. Learn more at: www.sturdiproducts.com.

With nearly 12 years as Executive Vice President for Sturdi Products, Penny accepted the top position at Sturdi as the Chief Executive Officer in February 2016. Over the years, Penny has made a positive name for herself and the Sturdi Products Company within the pet industry.

Penny has been able to fulfill her passion in animal welfare and disaster & humanitarian relief by helping develop and adapt products with a focus on safe pet travel, emergency preparedness planning and pet show exhibition using non-metal and comfortable alternatives to containment. Penny's skills range from marketing strategy, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, brand development, competitive analysis, social media marketing, sales management and new business development.

About Sturdi Products: Sturdi Products Inc. is a Washington State corporation, manufacturing pet products since 1993. Sturdi was founded on the principle of decreasing the stress of both pets and people by designing better products for use when traveling with pets. Sturdi has gained an international reputation for designing unique, attractive, durable & adaptable products that reflect the needs of customers who travel with cats and small dogs. Since the creation of the patented flex height SturdiBag pet carrier in 1992, Sturdi now offers over 40 professional quality & innovative products. All Sturdi Products are developed with a focus on safe pet travel, emergency preparedness planning & pet show exhibition. Learn more at www.sturdiproducts.com.

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About Women in the Pet Industry: WIPIN is a Network for all businesses in the Pet Industry. It's a collection of Pet Professionals who belong to continue growing their Businesses, Giving their Expertise and Connecting for Mutual Benefit! - The Membership is what makes the network - work! Learn more at: http://www.womeninthepetindustry.com.

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