growth[period], a leading provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, is proud to announce that Courtney B. Spaeth, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, has been awarded the Gold Stevie Award for Best Female Entrepreneur - Business Services for companies with 11 to 2,500 employees in the 22nd Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor the world’s top female executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations. As one of the most respected international business awards programs, the Stevie Awards celebrate exceptional achievements in leadership, innovation, and professional excellence across industries. This recognition follows Spaeth’s earlier nomination as a finalist and highlights her continued impact as a visionary leader in the business services sector. Under her guidance, growth[period] has become an internationally recognized firm that helps clients achieve measurable growth through business development, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory support.

“It is an incredible honor to be recognized among such an extraordinary group of women” said Spaeth. “This award is a reflection of the dedication and excellence that define the growth[period] team and of the countless women around the world who continue to expand opportunity, inspire innovation, and elevate standards of leadership in business.”

Now in its 22nd year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business received more than 12,000 nominations from women around the world, representing organizations of every size and industry. Spaeth’s recognition stands as a testament to the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs and leaders globally, celebrating the innovation, resilience, and impact they continue to bring to the business community.

About growth[period]

For more than 18 years, growth[period] has provided strategic business development, management consulting, and transaction advisory services to help companies achieve smart, sustainable growth. The firm is nationally recognized for guiding clients through complex corporate and technology transactions, supporting market entry and expansion, and developing strategies that drive measurable results. With more than 50 experts and offices across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, and Europe, growth[period] continues to help organizations around the world realize their full potential.

For more information about growth[period] and its award-winning business development and advisory services, please visit www.growthprd.com.

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