Mattress Firm, Goodman Wins 2 Stevie Awards for Women in Business

December 4, 2018  by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   

Goodman was awarded Gold for Communications/PR Campaign of the Year in the Crisis Communications category, as well as Bronze for the Media Relations category, at the awards ceremony in New York City on Nov. 16.

The award recognizes Goodman's excellence in leading successful public relations campaigns such as the Snoozetern launch, which included a multi-faceted PR and social media program, as well as crisis communications work for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in 2017. 

"I'm so honored to be among the company of other incredible women who were also recognized by the Stevie Awards this year and to take home both Gold and Bronze awards for Mattress Firm," said Goodman. "This was definitely a team effort and an example of the amazing work, commitment and support I have from my incredible colleagues."

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run – worldwide. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word for "crowned," the awards were presented to winners during a dinner event attended by more than 550 people at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York City. 

More than 1,500 entries were submitted this year for consideration in more than 90 categories, including 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.  Mattress Firm won in the Communications/PR Campaign of the Year category for Crisis Communication and Media Relations.