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ROOM 17 PRODUCTIONS, INC, A 501c3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED OUT OF LEXINGTON, KY WINS BRONZE STEVIE® AWARD IN 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS®
Winners to Be Celebrated During Event in Istanbul on 11 October
LEXINGTON, KY – 14 August, 2024 – Room 17 Productions, Inc, a 501c3 non-profit organization based out of Lexington, KY, was named the winner of a BRONZE Stevie® Award in the Thought Leader of the Year – Non-Profit Organizations category in The 21st Annual International Business Awards® today.
The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - are eligible to submit nominations. The 2024 IBAs received entries from organizations in 62 nations and territories.
Winners will be celebrated during a gala banquet at the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul, Türkiye on Friday, 11 October.
More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Company of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Startup of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Executive of the Year, among others.
Room 17 Productions, Inc, founded and led by Warren and Renee Cobb, won BRONZE in the Thought Leader of the Year- Non-Profit category.
The business received high marks and feedback from the international panel of judges including the following:
“Renee Collins Cobb’s leadership through Room 17 Productions is exceptional. Her dedication to promoting music and arts education, preserving Appalachian Stories, and advancing diversity and inclusion is evident through numerous accolades and impactful projects. The diverse platforms utilized, including TV, radio, podcasts, and oral history projects demonstrate her comprehensive approach to thought leadership. The wide-ranging recognition, from the Lexington Music Awards to the Stevie Women in Business Awards, underscores the significance and uniqueness of her contributions.”
“Renee Collins Cobb has shown remarkable thought leadership in promoting music and arts education, preserving cultural heritage, and elevating women’s and minority voices. Her work through various media platforms, live performances and documentary filmmaking demonstrates a deep commitment to these causes. Her innovative approach in utilizing multiple platforms to reach diverse audiences and her leadership in significant oral history projects at the University of Kentucky reflect her visionary thinking and impact”
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“Renee’s achievements have had a profound impact on the community, particularly in highlighting and preserving the cultural heritage of Appalachia. Her recognition through numerous awards, such as the Nexstar Media Group Remarkable Woman of Kentucky 2023 and the Alliance for Women in Media’s Gracie Awards, underscores her influence and widespread acknowledgment of her contributions.”
“Renee’s extensive list of awards and honors, including multiple wins at the Lexington Music Awards and The Josie Music Awards, highlights her consistent excellence and recognition in her field. The Bronze Winner Stevie Women in Business Awards for Thought Leadership and Female Executive of the Year in 2023 further validates her exceptional contributions.”
“Renee’s work in producing and hosting various TV and radio shows, such as “Overtones LIVE” and “Remarkably Purposed”, showcases her creativity and innovative approach in promoting arts and cultural stories. The development and management of oral history projects at the University of Kentucky reflect her commitment to preserving and sharing important narratives”.
“Renee’s commitment to social responsibility is evident in her efforts to celebrate, elevate and encourage minority voices and women leaders through her various initiatives. Her rold in community development, especially in promoting the arts and cultural preservation, demonstrates a strong dedication to making a positive societal impact.”
“Renee Collins Cobb contributions to celebrating and elevating women, sharing stories across multiple states and internationally, highlighting women making significant impacts in their communities, and her leadership in managing four oral history projects at the University of Kentucky that focus on music, arts, sports, women in STEM and diversity, exemplify her dedication to thought leadership. And her work across TV, radio and various media forms showcases her unwavering commitment to thought leadership”.
“Overall, a winning candidate goes beyond sharing knowledge. They are a catalyst for positive change, shaping the future of business services through innovative thinking, impactful strategies, and a dedication to engaging with the global professional community. For the Thought Leader of the Year category, Renee possesses a compelling combination of expertise, impact, and influence within the vast business services sector for this category. Renee’s extensive contributions to music and arts education through Room 17 Productions are truly impressive, particularly her innovative use of diverse platforms and her leadership in various oral history projects.”
“Renee Collins Cobb’s extensive achievements and industry recognitions highlight her impactful contributions to promoting music and arts education, particularly focusing on the Appalachian region. Her leadership in Room 17 Productions has led to various industry recognitions. Renee’s work in producing radio shows, TV shows and documentaries and her involvement in oral history projects showcase her dedication to preserving and promoting cultural heritage. Her efforts have not only benefitted the local community but have also gained national recognition.”
“Renee and Warren Cobb demonstrate impressive track record through their diverse projects promoting arts and music education, particularly in the Appalachian region. Their extensive recognition and numerous awards highlight their impact and dedication to accessibility and inclusivity and their significant contributions to DEI initiatives and oral history projects further underscore their commitment to preserving diverse voices and stories”.
“Renee and Warren Cobb’s work exemplifies a commitment to thought leadership and empowerment across diverse platforms, including radio, TV and non-profit initiatives. Through the radio show “Overtones LIVE” and the TV show “Remarkably Purposed,” the focus is on celebrating and elevating diverse voices and impactful leadership. Additionally, the involvement in oral history projects at the University of Kentucky highlights a dedication to preserving and sharing thought leadership in music, the arts, sports, medicine, and STEM. As Executive Vice-Presidents/ Partners of Dreamland Entertainment Group, they play a key role in A&R and Strategic Business Development, further contributing to the industry’s thought leadership and empowerment.”
“In this AI world, it is important to preserve our arts. The initiative is good and helpful for many people. Great work.”
“I was impressed by the work of Ms. Cobb in promoting the history of Appalachia. I believe she definitely deserves to be considered a thought leader in her field.”
“Renee Collins Cobb is a powerful music and arts education advocate, particularly within the Appalachian region. As co-founder of Room 17 Productions, she leads diverse initiatives spanning live performances, oral history projects, documentaries, and award programs. Her work extends to television, radio and digital platforms, amplifying Appalachian stories and promoting diversity and inclusion. Renee shows leadership as co-host and producer of award-winning shows, advocate for DEI, and manager of oral history projects at the University of Kentucky. She is committed to community engagement through work with organizations like the Lexington Community Action Council and has been recognized by the Alliance for Women in Media.”
“Renee and Warren Cobb, through their work with Room 17 Productions, are doing a real service to music and the humanities at a time when both are under attack from economic pressures and market shifts driven by STEM-exclusive attitudes. The collaboration with the Nunn Center for Oral History at UK Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center is notable and gives credibility and lasting impact to Renee and Warren’s projects.”
“I am impressed with Renee Collins Cobb’s dedication to promoting music and arts education and the remarkable achievements of Room 17 Productions. The numerous awards reflect outstanding contributions, particularly in advancing cultural and minority representation. Their focus on diverse media platforms extends the reach and impact significantly”.
“Renee’s thought leadership in women’s history and community advocacy stands out commendably”.
Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 300 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July.
“We’ve long considered The International Business Awards to be the ‘Olympics for the workplace,’ and this year’s competition is the best-ever proof of that,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. “The winners have demonstrated that their organizations have set and achieved lofty goals. We congratulate them on their recognized achievements, and look forward to celebrating them on stage in Istanbul on 11 October.”
Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
About Room 17 Productions, Inc
Room 17 Productions is “working in concert” to promote the music, art and stories of the Appalachian Region through live performance, oral history, documentary filmmaking, storytelling, and preservation of aging recordings to digital format.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. 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.
Listen Locally, LLC, also under the direction of Warren and Renee Cobb, a consulting group specializing in broadcast, media and leadership development also won Stevie International Business Awards GOLD placement for the Media and Entertainment categories.
Renee Collins Cobb, M.Ed. and Warren Cobb are Executive Producers of Overtones LIVE and Co-Owners of Listen Locally, LLC, as well as Executive Directors and Founders of Room 17 Productions, a non-profit 501c3 organization. We are also partners in Dreamland Entertainment Group and The Scribe TV Network.
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