The Recessionista Blog Finalist in 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business

LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
The Recessionista Blog - http://therecessionista.blogspot.com -a guide to
surviving the economic downturn in style, today announced that it has been named
as a finalist in the Blog of the Year category for the 6th annual Stevie® Awards
for Women in Business.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs,
and the companies they run - worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as
the world`s premier business awards. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word
"crowned," winners will be announced during a gala event at the Marriott Marquis
hotel in New York on Friday, November 13. The presentations will be broadcast
live on radio in the United States by the Business TalkRadio Network.

This year, the awards received more than 1,100 entries for consideration in 54
categories, including Best Executive, Best Entrepreneur, and Best Community
Involvement Program. The Recessionista Blog is a finalist in the Blog of the
Year category.

"Less is really the new more in today`s down economy," said Mary Hall, author
and creator of The Recessionista Blog. "Just because we are tightening our
belts, doesn`t mean that those belts have to look cheap. This award recognizes
that thrift is the new chic - and we`re delighted to be so hip. I hope the
success of the blog will inspire other women in business who are trying to
create new offerings and content during the current economic slowdown."

Business professionals worldwide chose finalists during preliminary judging.
Members of the Awards` Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs
will select Stevie Award winners from among the finalists during final judging.

"Being named a finalist in The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an
important achievement," said Michael Gallagher, president of The Stevie Awards.
"It means that independent business executives have agreed that the nominee is
worthy of recognition. We congratulate all of the finalists on their achievement
and wish them well in the competition. The Recessionista Blog is particularly
interesting since it is the work of a private individual with a strong voice and
economic savvy who has built a large following with zero budget for marketing
and creative Web skills. This is a start-up in the midst of a recession that is
succeeding when so many are struggling."

"It`s great to see Mary Hall`s The Recessionista Blog nominated for this award,"
says Norma Kamali, president and designer of Norma Kamali, Inc. "Her blog has
always been based on the principle of real feedback from real people on fashion.
If you`re looking to shop smart in today`s economy, The Recessionista Blog is a
great resource. The Recessionista is part of the democratization of fashion that
myself and other designers are trying to drive. After all, the design has no
price."

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

About The Recessionista Blog

The blog is a source of information for women`s fashions, wine, and entertaining
in the current economic downturn. Dedicated to helping shoppers do more with
less, the blog has been featured in the Sunday Style section of The New York
Times, Reuters, ABC TV, Life & Style Magazine, and The Guardian UK. In a short
period, the blog has found a loyal following and received international press
coverage. To learn more, go to The Recessionista Blog at
www.therecessionista.blogspot.com/.

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The
International Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and The
Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types
and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding
performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at
www.stevieawards.com.

Sponsors of the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business (as of October 9)
include the Business TalkRadio Network, Covario, Inc., and KeyBank. Localization
partner of the 2009 Stevie Awards is Lionbridge.

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