Marie-Josée Gagnon, President and Founder of Canadian Public Relations firm CASACOM, Receives Three Prestigious Business Awards

MONTREAL, Oct. 25, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Marie-Josée Gagnon, President and Founder of public relations firm CASACOM has  received three prestigious awards recognizing entrepreneurship and business leadership. The awards include the Châtelaine Profit W100 Canada's Top Entrepreneurs, the International Women's Entrepreneurial Challenge and the 2013 RBC Canadian Entrepreneur Awards.

1. Châtelaine Profit W100 Ranking
   
   On an annual basis, for the last 15 years, PROFIT and Châtelaine have published the W100 ranking of the Top Female Entrepreneurs in Canada.  The ranking is based on a score that takes in account, among other factors, the size, growth and profitability of the business. Marie-Josée and her two partners, Annick Bélanger and Carolyn Ray, ranked 63rd in the standings released this week. Read more about CASACOMs success with iögo in this article in Profit Magazine.
   
   
2. IWEC - International Women's Entrepreneurial Challenge
   
   Marie-Josée Gagnon is one of the winners of the International Women's Entrepreneurial Challenge, a competition that recognizes the success of female entrepreneurs and supporting them in their international development. The awards ceremony takes place in Lima, Peru, from November 11 to 14, 2013.
   
   
3. 2013 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards
   
   Marie-Josée Gagnon is a finalist for the RBC Momentum Award of the 2013 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards of Women of Influence. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding women entrepreneurs from across Canada. The awards will be presented on November 27, 2013, at a gala event in Toronto.

"Receiving these recognitions at such a pivotal moment is a powerful incentive to continue our pursuit of excellence for our clients and for ourselves," says Marie-Josée Gagnon. "In recent years, CASACOM has shown growth that goes far beyond the average of our industry, and we fully intend to continue on our ambitious growth path."

To learn more about Marie-Josée Gagnon's vision for CASACOM, read this article published by Marketing magazine.

About CASACOM
Founded in Montreal in 2001, CASACOM is an independent public relations consulting firm that helps clients accelerate business success through communications. With offices in Toronto and in Montreal, we bring a deep understanding of cultural differences resulting in unique and highly effective communications strategies. Our firm was founded with a deep sense of integrity and humanity, and our unique approach to collaboration and excellence gives us the opportunity to truly make a difference in our clients' businesses. Our highly strategic, creative, and passionate people specialize in corporate communications, public affairs, and marketing communications. CASACOM has 100 partner offices all over the world through its membership in the Worldcom Group, the largest network of independent public relations firms in the world. CASACOM also belongs to the Canadian Council of PR Firms and is certified WeConnect Canada. For more information please visit www.casacom.ca.

Image with caption: "President and founder of CASACOM, Marie-Josée Gagnon (CNW Group/CASACOM)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20131025_C7318_PHOTO_EN_32589.jpg

SOURCE: CASACOM

Kahina HAFFAD, CASACOM, [phone], extension 222 | [email protected]

Andrea MANCINI, CASACOM, [phone] | [email protected]