The annual award given by the Denver Business Journal recognizes women of excellence in business and community.
Broomfield, Colo., August 26, 2014 – MWH Global, the premier solutions provider focused on water and natural resources for built infrastructure and the environment announced today that Meg VanderLaan, chief communications officer, has been named one of the year’s Outstanding Women in Business by the Denver Business Journal. The annual award recognizes women of excellence in business and community.
Hosts Cheryl Preheim, 9News morning anchor, and Tamara Bray, vice president, Human Resources, DCP Midstream present Meg VanderLaan with Outstanding Women in Business award.
Chosen out of a field of more than 138 nominees, Meg was one of 33 finalists selected in 12 categories for the award which judges candidates on their innovation, entrepreneurship, professional accomplishment and community leadership. Meg, who was an award finalist in 2013, was recognized for her accomplishments in the Communication, Media and Public Relations category. Other categories included Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Banking, Finance and Accounting, Education, Government and Nonprofits, Health Care, Large Business Owner, Law, Mile High Leaders, Real Estate, Small Business Owner, Technology and Telecom and Lifetime Achievement.
“Meg’s approach to communications and public relations is both measured and intuitive,” said Chairman and CEO Alan Krause. “She truly has transformed how MWH is perceived in the media and in communities where we live and work. As a leader, she inspires trust and confidence in a diverse coalition of fellow employees, clients and industry.”
