Bhava Communications Named a 2011 Stevie Awards for Women in Business Finalist in Three Categories, Including Best New Company of the Year

Honors Also Include Fastest-Growing Company of the Year and Best Overall Company of the Year - Service Businesses Under 100 Employees


BERKELEY, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 26, 2011) - Bhava Communications, a leading-edge integrated public relations, marketing and brand identity agency, today announced that it has been recognized as a 2011 Stevie Awards for Women in Business finalist in three categories: Best New Company of the Year, Fastest-Growing Company of the Year and Best Overall Company - Service Businesses Under 100 Employees.

Hailed as the world's premier business awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs and the companies they lead. Now in its eighth year, the Stevies received over 1,300 entries worldwide -- a record for the competition. Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/women.

"We're very honored to be named a finalist in three categories by the Stevie Awards for Women in Business among such a distinguished group of companies. The Stevies represent the highest levels of achievement for professional services, and exceeding client's expectations is a fundamental component of Bhava's business philosophy," said Elizabeth Zaborowska, founder and principal of Bhava Communications. "Our 360º Mixed Media public relations and marketing approach, which addresses communications objectives across the spectrum of mediums while giving team members the freedom to implement creative solutions, has been proven to deliver repeatable client success resulting in rapid, sustainable growth for our company."

Bhava Founder and Principal Elizabeth Zaborowska has been acknowledged as a top female entrepreneur and 2011 Award finalist for PR Professional of the Year by the Golden Bridge Awards and American Business Awards. A 2011 American Business Award Finalist in three business categories as well, Bhava Communications has also achieved recognition for its integrated PR, marketing, video and design work with clients, most recently as the 2011 New Agency of the Year by top industry organization Bulldog Reporter.

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 11, 2011. Nominated women executives and entrepreneurs from the U.S.A and several other countries are expected to attend. The presentations will be broadcast live on radio in the U.S.A. by the Business TalkRadio Network.

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.

About Bhava Communications
Bhava Communications is an award-winning integrated marketing, public relations and branding agency that serves information technology, B2B, enterprise and consumer goods and services companies at every stage -- from pre-launch startups to large public enterprises. Bhava (rhymes with "java") delivers a holistic and social approach to communications, leveraging strong relationships and integrating social media outlets and tools, online communities, creative campaigns and in-person events to enrich brand identities and ensure its clients are part of the conversation across all relevant platforms.

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Contact Information:

Media Contact:
Olivia Hine
Bhava Communications

415-846-6095

Bhava Communications is a Stevie Award Finalist in three categories: Best New Company of the Year, Fastest-Growing Company of the Year and Best Overall Company of the Year - Service Business Under 100 Employees.