The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), the voice of the global semiconductor industry, proudly announces that Jodi Shelton, Co-Founder and President, is a finalist in Best Executive – Non-Profit or Government (Up to 100 Employees) category in the 8^th 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.

There were more than 1,300 entries – a record for the competition – submitted for this year’s consideration. The winners will be announced during a gala event on Friday, November 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Shelton is the co-founder and President of the GSA, serving on its board of directors since inception in 1994. Under her leadership, the GSA has grown into a global organization that includes more than 400 corporate members and spans 30 countries. Shelton has also become one of the leading spokespersons for the semiconductor industry, and is often a Keynote speaker at high-level financial and industry conferences.

“I am extremely honored to be recognized for my work with the GSA by this prestigious organization,” said Jodi Shelton. “It’s a privilege to be nominated among such well-respected women entrepreneurs and executives.  We are all winners just to be acknowledged for our contributions in our respective industries.”

Finalists were chosen by business professionals worldwide during preliminary judging. Members of the six final judging committees will select Stevie Award winners from among the Finalists during final judging.

“Women entrepreneurs and executives continue to innovate, excel and impress,” said Michael Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards. “Regardless of general economic conditions, the achievements of women-owned and run organizations around the world remain high, and are reflected in this year’s impressive body of Finalists.”

Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, as well as a list of the Finalist in each category are available at www.stevieawards.com/women.

About GSA:

The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) mission is to accelerate the growth and increase the return on invested capital of the global semiconductor industry by fostering a more effective ecosystem through collaboration, integration and innovation.  It addresses the challenges within the supply chain including IP, EDA/design, wafer manufacturing, test and packaging to enable industry-wide solutions.  Providing a platform for meaningful global collaboration, the Alliance identifies and articulates market opportunities, encourages and supports entrepreneurship, and provides members with comprehensive and unique market intelligence.  Members include companies throughout the supply chain representing 30 countries across the globe. www.gsaglobal.org

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 and supporters of the 8^th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business (as of October 12) include Business TalkRadio Network, Coloredge, KeyBank /Key4Women, Melilea International Group of Companies, SDL, and Smart Reader Worldwide.