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LBA Ware Makes Seventh Consecutive Appearance on the HousingWire 2021 HW Tech100 List of Most Innovative Companies in Mortgage Technology

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry has been named a 2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage company for the seventh year in a row. HousingWire's annual HW Tech100 award program recognizes the top companies truly leading the way toward a more innovative and efficient housing economy.

LBA Ware was recognized for empowering mortgage lenders of all sizes to drive performance with advanced BI and incentive compensation platforms. With over 100 independent mortgage banks, depository banks and credit union clients, CompenSafe™ is the only mortgage industry-specific ICM platform offering the flexibility and scalability to implement variable compensation plans to mortgage sales and operations teams with ease. LBA Ware's newest product, LimeGear™ is a turnkey BI platform that enables mortgage lenders to deploy unified data strategies across their organizations with actionable insights in near real-time.

"We're proud that lenders continue to look to LBA Ware as a mortgage technology partner and honored to be recognized by HousingWire for the seventh consecutive year," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "Our innovative spirit continues to drive us to develop and refine software solutions that help lenders achieve their performance goals."

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said HousingWire HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

To view a complete list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About LBA Ware™:

LBA Ware is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, more than 100 lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.lbaware.com/.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Twitter: @LBAWare @HousingWire #Tech100

LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry has been named a 2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage company for the seventh year in a row.

Related link: https://go.lbaware.com/

Divine Home Care Services Receives Best of Home Care Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

HILLSBORO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Divine Home Care Services announced today that it has received the 2021 Best of Home Care® - Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. These awards are granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse. DIVINE also earned the award in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and is now ranked among a small handful of home care providers across the country who have proven their ability to provide the highest quality care to clients.

"We want to congratulate Divine Home Care Services on receiving the Best of Home Care - Provider of Choice Award," says Erik Madsen, CEO of Home Care Pulse. "Since these awards are based on real, unfiltered feedback from clients, DIVINE has proven their dedication to providing a great work environment and solid training to employees, while maintaining their focus on client and caregiver satisfaction."

"We are honored by this recognition" says Claudia Berdegue, principal at DIVINE, "it is a true testimony to the professionalism and commitment of our wonderful team of caregivers."

Based in Hillsboro, Divine Home Care Services is an independent home care agency providing personal assistance, Alzheimer's care, and household services to clients in the comfort of their own homes. DIVINE operates throughout Central Texas since 2012.

Home Care Pulse is the industry's leading firm in satisfaction research, quality assurance. On behalf of home care businesses across North America, Home Care Pulse gathers unbiased satisfaction ratings from clients and detailed feedback to ensure the best in-home care possible can be provided.

Learn more: https://divinehomecareservices.com/

Divine Home Care Services announced today that it has received the 2021 Best of Home Care® - Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. These awards are granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse.

Related link: https://divinehomecareservices.com/

Top of Mind Selected for HousingWire’s 2021 Tech100 List of Most Innovative Companies in Mortgage Technology

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Tech100 list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries.

Top of Mind has set the industry gold standard with Surefire CRM, the most-used CRM and marketing platform in the mortgage industry. Surefire's workflows and award-winning content help mortgage professionals of all stripes strengthen referral partnerships and deepen their emotional connections with borrowers to cultivate clients for life.

"We're honored to be recognized as a tech leader in the industry. We take pride in helping mortgage professionals grow their careers and businesses," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "We are working every day to create features that truly deepen the relationship between borrowers and loan officers."

HousingWire's annual Tech100 program was created to provide housing professionals a definitive list of the most innovative and impactful companies serving mortgage lenders and real estate professionals. Competition grows tremendously every year.

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said HousingWire HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

To view the complete list of 2021 HousingWire Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals are able to effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Twitter: @HousingWire #Tech100 @mortgagecrm #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Tech100 list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries.

Related link: https://www.topofmind.com/

SIERA.AI Named a Finalist for Best New Product for the 2021 MHI Innovation Awards

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- SIERA.AI, a leading innovator for safety solutions, leveraging machine vision, IoT sensors and AI technologies to prevent forklift accidents, was named a finalist in the "Best New Product" category for material handling, logistics and supply chain professionals by MHI. SIERA.AI joins a list of distinguished finalists including SVT Robotics, ThruWave, Vecno Robotics and Wiferion GmbH, chosen from a field of 92 submissions.

"SIERA.AI is honored to be an Innovation Awards finalist," said Saurav Agarwal, President and CEO, SIERA.AI. "We have an incredible, talented team whose passion, endless energy and dedication help create an environment where innovation, creativity and collaboration thrive."

SIERA.AI's new standard for lift truck safety ensures safety in the warehouse, distribution center or manufacturing facility. The S3 Proximity Warning & Impact Monitoring works on any gas, electric or LP lift truck. The system monitors around the lift truck with audible and visual alerts. S3 with Slow to a Safe Stop for electric lift trucks ensures maximum workplace safety.

If a pedestrian, product or vehicle gets within the defined distance, and the operator is unaware, the S3 overrides the driver and automatically slows down and comes to a safe stop. All incidents are reported in our cloud-based dashboard, ready for analysis to ensure OSHA forklift safety standards.

The MHI Innovation Awards educates and provides insights on the latest material handling and supply chain products and services to ProMatDX attendees. ProMatDX is a digital event for manufacturing and supply chain professionals with critical access to the latest solutions to improve resiliency and agility of their operations. SIERA.AI is a sponsor for the event.

About SIERA.AI

SIERA.AI believes in the Power of One. Our goal is to remove one barrier at a time with innovative solutions that empower and safeguard company assets and protect their employees so they can focus on what they do best. We accomplish this by integrating technologies such as machine vision, IoT sensors and AI to prevent accidents before they even happen. For more information visit https://www.siera.ai/.

SIERA.AI, a leading innovator for safety solutions, leveraging machine vision, IoT sensors and AI technologies to prevent forklift accidents, was named a finalist in the "Best New Product" category for material handling, logistics and supply chain professionals by MHI.

Related link: https://www.siera.ai/

Sales Boomerang included in HousingWire’s Tech100 List of Most Revolutionary Companies Serving the Mortgage Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's HW Tech100 list of the most innovative technology companies in the housing economy.

Sales Boomerang was recognized by HousingWire for its cutting-edge borrower intelligence and retention system. The mortgage lending industry is known for its exceedingly low average customer retention rate. Twenty percent of borrowers return to their prior lender for their next loan, while the remaining 80% look elsewhere. Sales Boomerang helps banks, credit unions and non-depository lenders overcome this challenge by building lasting relationships with their borrowers and achieving borrower retention rates of 65% or higher.

"Borrower retention is a problem lenders have faced on their own for far too long. By carefully listening to lenders, we've crafted timely-solutions to meet their specific needs," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "We're proud of the unbelievable results our clients are experiencing with Sales Boomerang, it's their results that have brought this recognition from HousingWire."

"I've been involved in choosing Tech100 winners since we started the program in 2014, and every year it manages to get more competitive," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "These companies are truly leading the way to a more innovative housing market."

The HousingWire Tech100 award recognizes innovative companies and solutions that are revolutionizing the mortgage process in the U.S. housing market. To view the complete list of Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang revolutionized the relationship between a Mortgage Lender and Borrower with the introduction of the only automated Borrower Intelligence System in 2017, which tells lenders when anyone in their database is ready for a loan. Today, Sales Boomerang is the #1 Borrower Retention strategy in the industry and has discovered over $30B in new volume for Lenders. Sales Boomerang's notifications are integrated with the best CRM/Marketing Automation Systems in the industry to provide a seamless experience for Lenders and Borrowers. Sales Boomerang's employees are dedicated to improving the lending experience for Lenders and Borrowers, and united behind the ethos - No Borrower Left Behind™.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Twitter: @SalesBoomerang @HousingWire #Tech100 #mortgageindustry #financialinclusion

Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's HW Tech100 list of the most innovative technology companies in the housing economy.

Related link: https://www.salesboomerang.com/

FormFree Makes Seventh Appearance on HousingWire’s Tech100 List of Most Innovative Companies in Mortgage Technology

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree™ today announced its inclusion in HousingWire's annual Tech100 list for the seventh time. The award recognizes companies and solutions that are revolutionizing the mortgage process.

HousingWire's Tech100 program is designed to provide housing professionals a definitive list of the most innovative and impactful companies solving the problems mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face every day. Competition for the Tech100 program grows each year.

"We're honored to be recognized by HousingWire year after year. Our ambition to transform the way lenders and borrowers understand each other has no limit," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "This award fuels our resolve to continue making loans simpler and safer for everyone."

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said HousingWire HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

To view the complete list of 2021 HousingWire Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About FormFree™

FormFree™ is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek™ and Passport™ make for a more inclusive credit decisioning landscape by enabling lenders to understand people's true ability to pay (ATP™). To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing trillions of dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, dramatically reduces origination timelines and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey™. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Twitter: @HousingWire #Tech100 @RealFormFree #mortgageindustry #fintech #financialinclusion

FormFree today announced its inclusion in HousingWire's annual Tech100 list for the seventh time. The award recognizes companies and solutions that are revolutionizing the mortgage process.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

SimpleNexus Announces Inaugural Nexus Award Winners at 2021 SimpleNexus User Group, Opens Early Access Sign-up for Remote Online Notarization

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers (LOs), borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has announced the winners of the inaugural 2021 Nexus Awards. During the event, SimpleNexus opened early access sign up for Remote Online Notarization (RON).

Presented at the 2021 SimpleNexus User Group (SNUG) conference, the Nexus awards honor SimpleNexus customers and partners who are transforming the homeownership journey for homebuyers across the United States through their use of the SimpleNexus platform.

The four winners of the 2021 Nexus awards are:

* Capstone Award: Residential Mortgage Services (RMS)

The Capstone Award is given to a mortgage lender who is dominating the market through their implementation of SimpleNexus. In 2020, RMS leveraged SimpleNexus' reporting API to make real-time data-informed business decisions. Leveraging SimpleNexus, RMS exceeded $8.5 billion in loan volume in 2020, a 70% increase over 2019.

* Referral Award: CMG Financial

The Referral Award is given to a mortgage lender driving high referral volume through the SimpleNexus platform. In 2020, CMG Financial shared the SimpleNexus mobile app 42,000 times.

* Partner Award: Progressive Insurance

The Partner Award is given to a vendor who has worked collaboratively with SimpleNexus to provide lenders with a world-class homeownership journey platform. In 2020, Progressive Insurance partnered with SimpleNexus to make it easy for borrowers to secure a home insurance policy as they complete other loan-related tasks in the SimpleNexus app.

* Trailblazer Award: Highlands Mortgage

The Trailblazer Award is given to an outstanding beta partner who is leading the way as an early adopter of SimpleNexus' most cutting-edge features. Highlands Mortgage performed hundreds of hybrid eClosings within their first month of going live with SimpleNexus and has volunteered to beta test SimpleNexus Remote Online Notarization (RON).

More information: https://www.simplenexus.com/nexus-awards-2021/

SimpleNexus also announced during SNUG that Remote Online Notarization (RON) is concluding the BETA phase in preparation for an official launch. Current customers and others interested in learning more about RON and the official release availability can join the list at https://www.simplenexus.com/RON.

"Our goal at every SNUG event is to provide customers with informative and engaging sessions that will help them derive greater value from the SimpleNexus platform and excel in the current market," said SimpleNexus VP of Marketing Richard Jackman. "By all measures, SNUG 2021 was a resounding success. Special congratulations go out to our inaugural Nexus Award winners, who lead the industry by example."

SimpleNexus serves a user base of more than 32,000 loan originators, 141,000 real estate agents and 3 million borrowers. To date, the platform has handled over 13 million loans totaling over $3 trillion in volume and touches approximately one in eight home loans originated in the United States.

Those who registered for SNUG 2021 can view conference sessions on demand through March 26, 2021.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platforms' native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

Learn more: https://www.simplenexus.com/

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgageindustry #mortgagelending

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers (LOs), borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has announced the winners of the inaugural 2021 Nexus Awards. During the event, SimpleNexus opened early access sign up for Remote Online Notarization (RON).

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

NotaryCam Highlighted in HousingWire’s Tech100 List of Innovative Real Estate Technology Companies

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam™, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, announced today announced it has been named to the HousingWire Tech100 Real Estate list. This marks the third consecutive year NotaryCam has been recognized by HousingWire for its efforts in delivering remote online notarization (RON) technology to the housing industry.

Specifically, HousingWire highlighted NotaryCam's accomplishments in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the development of a remote ink notarization (RIN) product to accommodate the temporary authorizations from a handful of states for this process. The company also made several notable achievements throughout last year, including

On-boarding approximately 15,000 users per month, for a total of 350,000 total users;

* Managing a 10x increase in RON demand;

* Increasing revenue by 100% over Q1 and Q2 2020; and

* Performing more than 1,000 real estate closings in September 2020 to achieve a new monthly company record and a 1,900% year over year increase.

"While the circumstances were far from ideal, the events of 2020 opened this industry's eyes to the limitations of today's closing process," said NotaryCam Founder and CEO Rick Triola. "NotaryCam has been committed to the digital transformation of the mortgage/ real estate transaction since its inception, and we are honored that HousingWire has once again chosen to recognize our efforts in this regard by including us on the Tech100 list."

According to the publication, "The Tech100 program provides housing professionals with a list of the most innovative and impactful companies that can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the problems that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face everyday...For the second year in a row, the Tech100 program was divided into the HW Tech100 Mortgage and the HW Tech100 Real Estate to highlight the innovation and achievements of organizations within both sectors."

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said Brena Nath, HousingWire's HW+ Managing Editor. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

To view the complete list of the 2021 HW Tech100 Real Estate winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-real-estate-winners/.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About NotaryCam

Celebrating its ninth year of RON pioneering and global leadership, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 150 countries. The company's patented eClose360™ platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN, Hybrids or Witnessing - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score in the industry (88).

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

NotaryCam™, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, announced today announced it has been named to the HousingWire Tech100 Real Estate list.

Related link: https://www.notarycam.com/

ACES Quality Management Makes HousingWire Tech100 List of Most Innovative Mortgage Technology Companies for Seventh Consecutive Year

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management™ (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced it has been included in the 2021 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list, featuring the most innovative and revolutionary companies in the mortgage industry. This is the seventh consecutive year ACES has been included on the Tech100 list.

This year, HousingWire recognized ACES' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the overall efficiencies delivered by its flagship product ACES Quality Management and Control Software™. In early 2020, ACES created a new question set category within its platform so that users could quickly and easily find all of the temporary regulatory provisions issued by state and federal agencies and the GSEs in response to COVID-19. In addition, ACES' pre-funding, post-closing and servicing audit pack, as well as its reporting dashboard and managed questions, have helped lenders reduce their audit turn times from five to 1.5 days, saving roughly 16 FTE hours per month.

"At ACES Quality Management, our goal is to ease the burden for our customers meeting regulatory demands by keeping our compliance database and managed question sets as up-to-date as possible while also delivering an intuitive, streamline user interface that makes loan auditing a breeze," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "We are relentlessly focused on creating solutions to providing lenders with best-in-class quality control functionality, and we're incredibly thankful to HousingWire for honoring those efforts by including ACES on this year's Tech100 list."

According to the publication, "The Tech100 program provides housing professionals with a list of the most innovative and impactful companies that can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the problems that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face everyday...For the second year in a row, the Tech100 program was divided into the HW Tech100 Mortgage and the HW Tech100 Real Estate to highlight the innovation and achievements of organizations within both sectors."

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said Brena Nath, HousingWire's HW+ Managing Editor. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

To view the complete list of the 2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or https://www.housingwire.com/advertise/ to learn more.

About HW Media

HW Media aspires for audiences to "Come for the content, and stay for the community." By aligning vertical expertise and innovative B2B marketing solutions, HW Media answers the ever-evolving needs of modern professionals, brands and marketers. With a premium suite of advertising solutions, HW Media builds upon this principle, improving reader experience and delivering brand results. Based in Dallas with team members across the country, HW Media was founded in 2016 through the acquisition of HousingWire and is owned by Riomar Capital, an entrepreneurial investment firm.

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management, formerly known as ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control Software™ to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:
* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;
* 7 of the top 10 loan servicers;
* 11 of the top 30 banks; and
* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the USA.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management™ (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced it has been included in the 2021 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

McCaw PM Vendor of The Year Award Given to Keller Services

FORT WORTH, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- McCaw Property Management has announced the winner of its annual Vendor of The Year Award. This year, the recipient is Keller Services Heating and Air Conditioning. Keller Services has been given this award as a result of their unparalleled dedication to providing outstanding service to the properties that McCaw PM oversees. In 2020 alone, Keller Services completed close to 1,200 services on these properties.

Keller Services was founded in June of 2015 by Brian and Brandy Schimmel. They are a family-owned business that prioritizes superior service, honesty, reliability, and professionalism. According to the owners, "We take the time to listen to our client's needs and wants regarding their comfort systems. Our goal is to build a long-lasting relationship with our clients built on trust and industry expertise."

The Schimmels also pride themselves on being involved in local charities and organizations. They believe in "paying it forward" and giving back to the community in which they live and serve. Keller Services has supported the Fort Worth Police Department, The Keller Lions Club, Cub Club Christian Preschool, The Greater Keller Women's Club, and many others.

They offer their charitable efforts through Keller Kares in the form of new equipment, HVAC repairs and services, and event sponsorships. They also volunteer their time to people with special needs, single parents, seniors, and veterans.

Keller Services is no novice when it comes to receiving awards. They also earned the title of Best HVAC & Furnace Repair in Fort Worth, 2021, from Expertise. Additionally, they are a winner of Living Magazine's 2020 Best of Readers' Choice. Moreover, they boast an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and a 5.0 rating on Google.

The organization giving out the Vendor of The Year Award, McCaw Property Management, is a full-service real estate asset management company. They've been offering professional property management and real estate brokerage services since 2003.

The owner, Kyle McCaw takes his own unique approach to property management, stating: "McCaw Property Management was formed to solve real estate challenges by working outside of the traditional Realtor box. When a McCaw Property Management agent looks at a property, he or she is not limited to only traditional transactions. We have found that in today's economic environment we need to be aware of all the ways to help solve real estate problems."

Kyle is also heavily involved in his community and believes in giving back. He volunteers for Pack 175 Cub Scouts and is a member of the Keller, TX Lions Club. Kyle is also a proud graduate of Texas A&M and on the board of the Northeast Tarrant County A&M Club. He created the annual "Howdy Trip" for local high school juniors, which allows them the opportunity to visit Texas A&M. The NETC A&M Club provides chaperones, transportation, and meals for the free day trip.

McCaw Property Management looks forward to a long relationship with Keller Services, stating: "[We have a] commitment to providing the absolute best services for our rental property owners and tenants. Vendors like Keller Services help make that goal a reality."

Learn more: https://mccawpropertymanagement.com/

McCaw Property Management has announced the winner of its annual Vendor of The Year Award. This year, the recipient is Keller Services Heating and Air Conditioning.

Related link: https://mccawpropertymanagement.com/

SimpleNexus Makes HousingWire’s Tech100 List of Most Innovative Companies in Mortgage Technology for a Fourth Consecutive Year

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has been recognized in HousingWire's annual HW Tech100 list for the fourth year in a row. HousingWire's Tech100 program recognizes companies and solutions that are revolutionizing the mortgage process.

SimpleNexus is one of the fastest-growing software companies in the nation. With its "from anywhere" homeownership platform, loan teams are able to originate, process and close mortgage loans at lightning speed while juggling record-high loan volume and nurturing borrow and referral-partner relationships. The comprehensive platform unites the entire homebuying journey, from home search to eClosing.

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said HousingWire HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

"We are honored to be included in HousingWire's Tech100 list," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "SimpleNexus is relentless in the pursuit of making the lives of loan originators, borrowers and Realtors simple and seamlessly connected."

SimpleNexus serves a user base of more than 32,000 loan originators, 141,000 real estate agents and 3 million borrowers. To date, the platform has handled over 13 million loans totaling over $3 trillion in volume and touches approximately one in eight home loans originated in the United States.

For a complete list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platforms' native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Twitter: @HousingWire #Tech100 @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgageindustry #mortgagelending

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has been recognized in HousingWire's annual HW Tech100 list for the fourth year in a row.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Fernando S. Ereneta, CFP® – CEO of Legacy Wealth Advisors has been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor List for the fourth year in a row – in Illinois

WARRENVILLE, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Fernando S. Ereneta of Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list!

The recently released list recognizes advisors and practices on a state-by-state basis from national, regional and independent firms. https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/#769783fa291d

"For the fourth year in a row, we've been named as one of Forbes' Best in State advisors - in Illinois. We want to Go BIG-begin in gratitude and thank you, the client for this recognition. Legacy Wealth Advisors wouldn't be here without you," said Fernando S. Ereneta, CFP®.

He added, "We are grateful every day that you let us guide and serve you and your Family. I am also grateful to God for each member of the team that serves you."

In gratitude to our clients' continued faith and trust in us - Fernando and the team wanted to pay this forward.

The practice made charitable donations to Doctors Without Borders and Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA). The donations approximate $100 per client. Fernando said, "These organizations are making a difference in people's lives here, near and far." He is in awe of the selfless doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who are on the front lines of the pandemic, dedicating their lives to care for those battling COVID.

Fernando believes that it really puts it all into perspective. He said, "The medical professionals and front-line workers are doing the hard work - so we can maintain some sense of normalcy in our lives during these uncertain times."

We are grateful for them - and we're grateful for you.
Thank you.

Fernando S. Ereneta, CFP®
Registered Principal, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
CEO, Legacy Wealth Advisors

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Legacy Wealth Advisors is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.

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About Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors

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Source: https://www.forbes.com/?sh=7879ffcc2254 (January, 2021). The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years' experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Out of approximately 32,725 nominations received, based on thresholds, more than 5,000 advisors received the award. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receives a fee in exchange for rankings. This ranking is not indicative of advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its financial advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. For more information: https://www.shookresearch.com/.

About Raymond James Financial Services

As of 12/31/2020. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,200 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.02 trillion. Additional information is available at https://www.raymondjames.com/.

Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Fernando S. Ereneta of Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list.

Fairport Wealth Announces 2021 Community Beacon Recipient

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Fairport Wealth is pleased to announce that the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Northeast Ohio, is its 2021 Community Beacon recipient. According to Managing Partner Kenneth J. Coleman, "The pandemic has made fighting hunger an even more pressing issue and we are happy to lend a hand to the Food Bank. Its mission closely aligns with our goal of helping families."

Supporting the Harvest for Hunger Campaign

This year, the Food Bank is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Harvest for Hunger relief campaign to help combat food insecurity. Fairport Wealth Managing Partner Heather R. Ettinger says, "We are proud to be a part of this effort because, at Fairport Wealth, we emphasize community. We believe it's important to help support those around us, and we're eager to help our neighbors get back on their feet."

Helping Families

Fairport Wealth's team members wholeheartedly agree on the value of assisting the Food Bank and community and look forward to being part of its Hunger for Harvest campaign. In addition to providing financial support, the firm will volunteer at the Food Bank's weekly distribution center, assist with a virtual Harvest for Hunger food drive, and raise money for the organization through events such as a virtual cooking class.

About Fairport Wealth

Fairport Wealth inspires families by providing comprehensive wealth management solutions to high-net-worth individuals and guides them through life's transitions. Clients value our depth of talent and experience, along with our collaborative and approachable style.

For more information, visit https://www.fairportwealth.com/.

About Luma Wealth

Luma Wealth Advisors is a division of Fairport Wealth that provides women and their families with personalized wealth planning, experienced investment management, and a supportive, enriching community where they can learn, connect, and celebrate with other women. For more information, visit https://www.lumawealth.com/.

About Hightower

Hightower is a national wealth management firm that provides growth capital and front- to back-end support services to independent-minded financial advisory businesses and operates as a Registered Investment Advisor. For more information, visit https://www.hightoweradvisors.com/.

Securities offered through Hightower Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC, Hightower Advisors, LLC is a SEC Registered Investment Adviser.

More information: https://www.fairportwealth.com/index

Fairport Wealth is pleased to announce that the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Northeast Ohio, is its 2021 Community Beacon recipient. According to Managing Partner Kenneth J. Coleman, "The pandemic has made fighting hunger an even more pressing issue and we are happy to lend a hand to the Food Bank. Its mission closely aligns with our goal of helping families."

Related link: https://www.fairportwealth.com/

UnityOneCloud is recognized as a ‘Leader’ in Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage and Orchestration Services by Global Analyst Firm NelsonHall

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- UnityOneCloud announced that its Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services has been recognized as a "Leader" in the latest NelsonHall NEAT analysis within the Cloud Orchestration Services market segment.

Back in 2015, UnityOneCloud launched its Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services to support its client's cloud transformation across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. With the rise of cloud-native technologies, UnityOneCloud has reinforced its multi-cloud capabilities to help organizations resolve innovation, velocity, and flexibility challenges.

NelsonHall's NEAT vendor evaluation reflects UnityOneCloud's overall ability to meet future client requirements and deliver immediate benefits to the Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services market. This evaluation assessed all the leading providers worldwide.

The NEAT assessment identifies UnityOneCloud's Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services as a "Leader" in the Cloud Orchestration Services market segment based on a number of features, including:

* Observability: providing real-time observability into data centers, private clouds, public clouds, and multicloud infrastructure

* Management: enabling the management of data center, private cloud, and public cloud using a 'single pane of glass' management interface. Across the private cloud, it provides a summary of the different cloud services.

"UnityOneCloud manages different cloud systems by providing a single platform to configure and control automated processes and workflows with ease. UnityOneCloud is a SaaS hybrid multicloud management platform, has plug-ins into AWS, Azure, and GCP, (including being used by Google to extend Anthos), and private cloud (VMware, OpenStack, and Hyper-V)", explains John Laherty, Senior Research Analyst at NelsonHall in this report.

Abhijit Phanse, CEO UnityOneCloud, added, "The new normal context has accelerated the needs for Cloud Transformation in all the countries, across different industries. This recognition as a 'leader' in Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services shows the value of UnityOneCloud's end-to-end capabilities to orchestrate a new multicloud management platform offering, enable the new offering services and manage the underlying complex technical platform."

About UnityOneCloud:

UnityOneCloud is a leading global Software-as-a-Service company dedicated to providing the most comprehensive enterprise-grade Multicloud Management platform for managing real-world hybrid cloud environments. We help organizations manage, monitor, audit, support, and observe complex hybrid cloud assets right from bare-metal to serverless configurations spread across data centers and private and public cloud configurations.

About NelsonHall:

NelsonHall is the leading global analyst firm dedicated to helping organizations understand the 'art of the possible' in digital operations transformation. With analysts in the U.S., U.K., and Continental Europe, NelsonHall provides buy-side organizations with detailed, critical information on markets and vendors (including NEAT assessments) that helps them make fast and highly informed sourcing decisions. And for vendors, NelsonHall provides in-depth knowledge of market dynamics and user requirements to hone their go-to-market strategies. NelsonHall's research is based on rigorous, primary research and is widely respected for the quality, depth, and insight of its analysis.

For more information: https://www.unityonecloud.com/leaders-in-cloud-infrastructure-brokerage-orchestration-services/

UnityOneCloud announced that its Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services has been recognized as a "Leader" in the latest NelsonHall NEAT analysis within the Cloud Orchestration Services market segment.

Related link: https://www.unityonecloud.com/

Northshore Solar Company Rewards Top Sales Employees with Mercedes-Benz Cars

MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sunpro Solar hosted its annual President's Club awards ceremony on February 5, celebrating the company's achievements in 2020 and awarding top sales employees with brand new Mercedes-Benz cars. The President's Club Awards recognize top sales consultants who have achieved the highest sales during the past 12 months and who have aligned themselves with the company's values and mission.

For the second year, Sunpro Solar partnered with Mercedes-Benz of Covington to purchase the AMG GLE-53 SUVs and CLA-250 Sedans for the recipients. Award recipients also received all-expenses paid trips to the Caribbean.

"It truly was a memorable and exhilarating experience celebrating the Sunpro Solar team's success," said Laurie McCants, Operating Partner at the Covington Mercedes-Benz dealership.

Slidell native, and Founder and CEO Marc Jones, started Sunpro Solar with a vision to establish a company built on integrity, exceptional customer service and a commitment to making a difference in communities. Originally founded in Louisiana, Sunpro Solar has expanded to 18 states under his leadership and is the fifth largest residential solar company in the U.S. In 2019, Marc was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

"I am honored to work beside such incredible people here on the Northshore and across the nation," said CEO Marc Jones. "Our success comes from our commitment to our customers, our commitment to each other and our desire to be the best in the industry. Building a company that gives back to the communities in which we serve is our greatest achievement."

As one of the largest employers in St. Tammany Parish, the company employs over 500 people locally, and 2500 employees across the U.S. With headquarters in Covington and Mandeville, local employees support its 24 regional operations offices in 18 states. Within the Northshore offices, a range of corporate employees work in departments such as Accounting, Employee Relations, Marketing, IT, Inside Sales, and Quality Control. To see current job openings on the Northshore and to find out how to join the team at Sunpro Solar, visit http://www.gosunpro.com/careers.

About Sunpro Solar:

Sunpro Solar is a leading residential solar company in the U.S. that provides affordable solar energy and battery storage solutions to homeowners nationwide. Sunpro Solar was named 5th largest residential solar installer in the U.S. by Solar Power World magazine in 2020. An Inc. 500 company, Sunpro Solar continues to expand as the demand for home solar in the United States rapidly increases. Sunpro Solar is headquartered in Louisiana and has operational facilities in 18 states. For more information, visit http://www.gosunpro.com/.

Sunpro Solar hosted its annual President's Club awards ceremony on February 5, celebrating the company's achievements in 2020 and awarding top sales employees with brand new Mercedes-Benz cars.

Related link: https://www.gosunpro.com/

Faith James CEO and Founder of The Personal Branding Consultancy, LLC Wins Ave Maria’s 2021 Alignable Local Business Person Of The Year Contest

AVE MARIA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The largest online referral network for small businesses, Alignable.com is announcing the results of its month-long North American search for local business leaders who've gone above and beyond to help peers during the COVID Crisis. Today, Alignable's network is honoring Faith James of The Personal Branding Consultancy as Ave Maria's 2021 Alignable Local Business Person Of The Year!

Alignable amassed an incredible 86,000+ votes and recommendations about hometown business heroes. This is the third year Alignable has hosted this contest and the participation levels for 2021's competition topped 2020's by a monumental 800%.

During a time where at least two-thirds of small businesses have regularly reported suffering negative effects from COVID issues, it's clear with this outpouring of support just how much small business owners wanted to recognize the extraordinary efforts of their peers.

A Testament To The Bond Between SMBs

"To see so many business owners celebrate their peers was awesome -- 60 votes landed every minute at the height of the contest," said Eric Groves, Alignable's Co-Founder and CEO. "This frenetic level of participation is a testament to the strength of the business relationships forged and reinforced over the past year."

Alignable's 2021 Local Business Person Of The Year Contest ran from January 6 to February 5, 2021. Alignable invited its 6 million+ members to vote for their favorite peers. In all, 2,962 local business people emerged victorious across North America, after 61,000+ votes were tallied and 25,000+ recommendations were reviewed.

We're Stronger Together

Ave Maria's community means a great deal to me and, like many of my peers, I have gladly helped my fellow small business owners overcome a number of obstacles during this tough time," said James. "I am beyond honored to receive this award and very grateful for the heartwarming support from my peers. We're all stronger together."

James and other 2021 Local Business People Of The Year in communities across the U.S. and Canada have received badges on their Alignable profiles, in recognition of their contributions. In past years, the awareness generated through this contest has helped drive additional connections, prospects, and new business for many winners.

Networking Surge Kicks Off 2021

"We hope the popularity of this year's contest will lead to even greater awareness and business success for 2021's winners," said Alignable's Co-Founder and President Venkat Krishnamurthy. "We've already heard from some members that the surge in networking, referrals, and recommendations that occurred during 2021's contest got them off to a stronger start this year."

To arrange interviews with Faith James and/or an Alignable representative, please contact Alignable's Head Of PR Chuck Casto at chuck@alignable.com. He also can offer JPEGs and other visuals, recommendations supporting winners, and additional information.

About The Personal Branding Consultancy, LLC

The Personal Branding Consultancy is an international personal brand development agency serving clients from Atlanta to Austria. The range of brand development services include but are not limited to brand strategy, social media branding, website design, brand identity kit development, branded photoshoot sessions, brand content development and more.

Learn more at http://www.faithjames.com/ and join the Savvy Branders Tribe Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/977320862418176

About Alignable

https://www.alignable.com/ is the largest online referral network for small businesses in the U.S. and Canada. With 6 million+ members across 35,000+ local communities, Alignable is the network where small business owners drive leads and prospects, generate referrals, land new business, build trusted relationships, and share great advice.

Find her at:
www.faithjames.com
https://www.facebook.com/thebrandingninja
https://www.facebook.com/thepersonalbrandingconsultancy/
https://twitter.com/faithjames
https://.YOUTUBE.COM/faithjamespersonalbrandingcoach
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The largest online referral network for small businesses, Alignable.com is announcing the results of its month-long North American search for local business leaders who've gone above and beyond to help peers during the COVID Crisis. Today, Alignable's network is honoring Faith James of The Personal Branding Consultancy as Ave Maria's 2021 Alignable Local Business Person Of The Year!

Related link: https://www.faithjames.com/

Ethical Traveler Announces 2021’s ‘Ten Best (Post-Pandemic) Destinations’ Awards

BERKELEY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Every year, California-based Ethical Traveler reviews the world's developing nations for their commitment to human rights, social welfare, and environmental protection. The ten destinations with the most impressive records are honored with Ethical Destinations Awards.

For 2021 - mindful of 2020's COVID challenges - we did something different: We reviewed our lists of recent winners, and determined which of these already worthy and fascinating countries will benefit most from our travel dollars in a post-pandemic world.

Our 2021 Awards underscore the fact that, despite the chaos wrought by COVID-19, we enter 2021 seeing rays of hope. But the world won't recover overnight. This is especially true for the international travel industry, which employs 1 out of 10 people worldwide. The free fall in travel and tourism has had a devastating impact across this vast sector of human society.

Visiting our winning destinations will enable them to emerge from the pandemic's shadow and continue their impressive work on all fronts. By "voting with your wings" (once you are vaccinated, of course!), you can reward these nations for their efforts and motivate other countries to do the same.

Ethical Traveler congratulates the 2021 honorees of the Ten Best (Post-Pandemic) Destinations Awards.

In alphabetical order (not in order of merit), the winners are:

Belize
Benin
Cabo Verde
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Jamaica
Mongolia
Nepal
The Gambia
Uruguay

"Though the travel suggestions in this report may seem wishful, they are actually aspirational, because this much is certain: Travel will return," says Ethical Traveler's executive director Jeff Greenwald. "And when we visit countries like these, which have taken extraordinary steps to confront the pandemic, we're expressing our admiration and support in a tangible way."

Adds Greenwald, "If COVID-19 taught us one thing, it's that our borders are imaginary. We are the inhabitants of a small planet, stunning in both its beauty and fragility. We can survive as a species only by taking care of each other. This begins with knowing each other. Travel and exploration - whether to the reefs of Belize, the steppes of Mongolia, or the volcanoes of Cabo Verde - brings more than a new awareness of ourselves. It shows us what it means to be human."

Ethical Traveler is a project of the Berkeley-based Earth Island Institute. The mission of Ethical Traveler - "Empowering travelers to change the world" - highlights the economic clout of travel and tourism to protect human rights and the global environment.

All parts of our 2021 report may be shared freely, with accreditation.

For Further Information please visit https://ethicaltraveler.org/

For inquiries, please email info@ethicaltraveler.org

Ethical Traveler, P.O. Box 5883 Berkeley, CA 94705 USA

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Every year, California-based Ethical Traveler reviews the world's developing nations for their commitment to human rights, social welfare, and environmental protection. The ten destinations with the most impressive records are honored with Ethical Destinations Awards.

Related link: https://ethicaltraveler.org/

Printpack Williamsburg Receives the Virginia ‘Star’ Designation Under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s (DOLI) Voluntary Protection Programs

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Commissioner C. Ray Davenport announced today that Printpack in Williamsburg, Virginia, has been approved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia's Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), the agency's highest level of recognition for excellence in safety and health management systems.

"This outstanding achievement in occupational safety and health has come through the dedication and hard work of Printpack Williamsburg employees and management. I commend Printpack for embracing the cooperative spirit of VPP, and congratulate them on their hard-earned certification as a Virginia STAR Worksite," said Commissioner Davenport.

Printpack's commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace for its employees is demonstrated by its low injury and illness rates. The Williamsburg facility has a total three-year average for the TCIR (Total Case Incident Rate for injuries and illnesses) of 1.31 compared with a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) national rate of 3.8, representing a TCIR rate 66% lower than the national average for the industry. The site's three-year average DART rate (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred injury and illness cases) is 0.49, compared with the 2.3 national rate, which is 79% below the national average for the industry.

As part of the recognition for achieving Virginia STAR status under VPP, the worksite is entitled to fly the Virginia "STAR Worksite" flag. The Printpack facility is the only STAR Worksite in Virginia and is one of six Printpack VPP STAR sites currently in the United States. VPP includes two levels of participation, Merit and STAR, with Virginia STAR being the highest. Similar voluntary protection programs are conducted in other states across the country.

The process for reaching Virginia STAR status is extensive to ensure that only the very best companies qualify. Since the inception of Virginia STAR in 1996, only 73 STAR worksites have been recognized, and only 36 Virginia companies currently retain the STAR designation. Printpack's site has set a standard of excellence that is second to none.

In Virginia VPP, a cooperative relationship is formed between the VOSH program, the employer, and the employees which include the agreement of company leaders to operate exceptional safety and health management systems that meet a rigorous set of occupational safety and health criteria. Employers agree to voluntarily participate in the program and to directly involve employees in all aspects of the company's safety and health management systems. Requirements include an extensive application process, submission of written safety and health policies and procedures, demonstration of successful implementation of those programs through injury and illness rates that are below the national average for the employer's industry, and an intensive weeklong inspection by a team of VPP experts.

Virginia businesses that participate in VPP substantially improve safety and health protections for thousands of Virginia employees through cooperative efforts to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatal accidents. VPP STAR sites regularly report decreased bottom line costs associated with dramatically reduced injury and illness rates (an average of approximately 50% below the respective industry average), and improved productivity and employee morale. Reducing private sector employer costs associated with injuries, illnesses, and fatal accidents enhances a company's economic viability and competitiveness, and increases available capital for reinvestment, expansion, and new hiring.

DOLI operates six recognition programs. These include:

- Virginia STAR is a cooperative relationship between the VOSH program, the employer, and the employees that include the agreement of company leaders to operate exceptional safety and health management systems that meet a rigorous set of occupational safety and health criteria. Participating employers agree to voluntarily participate in the program and to directly involve employees in all aspects of the company's safety and health management systems. Requirements include an extensive application process, submission of written safety and health policies and procedures, demonstration of successful implementation of those programs through injury and illness rates that are below the national average for the employer's industry, and an intensive weeklong inspection by a team of VPP experts.

- Virginia BEST (Building Excellence in Safety, Health and Training) is a strategic partnership between the DOLI and the Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGCVA) that recognizes AGCVA members who voluntarily implement highly effective safety and health management systems to benefit construction workers and reduce or eliminate injuries, illnesses, and fatalities on construction sites in Virginia.

- Virginia BUILT is a new strategic partnership between the DOLI and the Associated Builders and Contractors of Virginia (ABCVA) and is designed to encourage and recognize ABC-VA members who voluntarily implement highly effective safety and health management systems to benefit construction workers and reduce or eliminate injuries, illnesses, and fatalities on construction sites in Virginia. The Virginia BUILT program incorporates the ABC STEP program (Safety Training Evaluation Process) as the gateway to participation in Virginia BUILT.

- Virginia CHALLENGE is a formal three-stage recognition program that dramatically improves safety and health at the worksite and prepares the company to apply for Virginia STAR recognition.

- VOSH-VADOC CHALLENGE is a strategic partnership between the DOLI and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) to recognize safety and health excellence at correctional facilities around the Commonwealth. Three stages of participation in VADOC Challenge prepare a site to apply for Virginia STAR recognition. Virginia has the only two correctional facilities in the nation to have received VPP STAR status, Augusta and Lunenburg Correctional Centers. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the DOLI office closest to you at www.doli.virginia.gov or contact Milford Stern, VPP Manager, at (540) 562-3580, ext. 123, or milford.stern@doli.virginia.gov.

- The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) recognizes businesses of 250 employees or fewer and is administered by the DOLI Consultative Services Division. Contact Tracy Michaud, Consultation Program Manager, at (804) 786-8707 or tracy.michaud@doli.virginia.gov.

DOLI offers free On-Site Consultation Services to help employers better understand and voluntarily comply with VOSH standards. Priority is given to high hazard workplaces with 250 or fewer employees and all services are offered to employers at no cost. On-Site Consultation Services helps employers identify and correct potential safety and health hazards by conducting walk-through surveys (without citations or penalties), abatement advice, on-site training, and program assistance to develop safety and health programs. Additional information about On-Site Consultation Services can be obtained by contacting the DOLI office closest to you at www.doli.virginia.gov or by contacting Tracy Michaud, Consultation Program Manager, at (804) 786-8707, or tracy.michaud@doli.virginia.gov.

The Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program is financed in part by a grant from the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under §23(g) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The FFY21 Virginia State Plan is funded by a grant of $4,332,400 federal funds, which constitutes 50% of the State Plan budget excluding any state overmatch funds. Zero percent, or $0.00 of the State Plan budget, is financed through nongovernmental sources.

The Virginia On-Site Consultation Cooperative Agreement program is financed in part by a grant from the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under §21(d) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The FFY21 Virginia Consultation program is funded by a grant of $1,189,200 federal funds, which constitutes 90% of the Virginia Consultation program budget excluding any state overmatch funds. Zero percent, or $0.00 of the Virginia Consultation budget, is financed through nongovernmental sources.

MEDIA CONTACT

Jennifer Rose

VOSH Cooperative Program Director

804-786-7776

jennifer.rose@doli.virginia.gov

Commissioner C. Ray Davenport announced today that Printpack in Williamsburg, Virginia, has been approved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia's Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), the agency's highest level of recognition for excellence in safety and health management systems.

Related link: https://www.doli.virginia.gov/

Rusty Gaynes of Olea Kiosks Recognized as 2021 CRN Channel Chief

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Rusty Gaynes, Director of Sales, Alliances and Strategic Partnerships, to its 2021 list of Channel Chiefs. The prestigious CRN® Channel Chiefs list, released annually, recognizes leading IT channel vendor executives who continually demonstrate outstanding leadership, influence, innovation, and growth.

With extensive channel management experience, Rusty joined Olea in July 2020 to help drive Olea's overall sales and go-to-market plans to deliver greater business outcomes for both partners and end-users. In addition to adding partners who are providing reach and domain expertise, Rusty has also helped to build partner credibility and loyalty by generating opportunities for recurring revenue.

"While our partner program is only 6 months old, we're very excited about the progress we've made and the growth in strategic relationships that Rusty has been able to deliver," said CEO Frank Olea. "Collaboration is necessary to build the best solutions, and our program is a great accelerator in helping us grow our value and impact as we strengthen our competitive position in the marketplace," Olea added.

The 2021 Channel Chiefs are prominent leaders who have influenced the IT channel with cutting-edge strategies, programs and partnerships. All honorees are selected by CRN's editorial staff based on their dedication, industry prestige, and exceptional accomplishments as channel advocates.

"CRN's 2021 Channel Chiefs list includes the industry's biggest channel evangelists, a group of individuals who work tirelessly on behalf of their partners and drive growth through the development of strong partner programs and innovative business strategies that help bring business-critical solutions to market," said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. "The Channel Company is proud to recognize these channel influencers and looks forward to following their continued success."

CRN's 2021 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2021 issue of CRN® Magazine and online at http://www.crn.com/ChannelChiefs.

About Olea Kiosks®, Inc.

Olea Kiosks Inc., is a self-service kiosk solution provider for the attractions and entertainment, healthcare and hospitality industries. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include The Habit Burger Grill, Kaiser Permanente, Empire State Building, Universal Studios, EVO Entertainment, Scientific Games, and Subway.

For more information, visit https://www.olea.com/.

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Olea Kiosks, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Rusty Gaynes, Director of Sales, Alliances and Strategic Partnerships, to its 2021 list of Channel Chiefs.

Related link: https://www.olea.com/

Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation Receive Global Excellence Award While Spearheading International Change During Pandemic

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation will receive the Global Excellence Award (GEA) from the Consortium of International Social and Financial Responsibility (CISFR) on February 15, 2021. This award highlights the Wilshire Foundation's outstanding achievements, advancements, and innovations in international business and global affairs.

It recognizes excellence in senior leadership and effective and responsive public administration in countries worldwide. Members of the CISFR include the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, International Conscious Capital, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

During a time when most financial institutions have been paralyzed by the COVID crisis, the Wilshire Foundation has been receiving unexpected praise and funding that will expand its sustainable, innovative, and award-winning programs and projects. Inspired by the tenets of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the foundation's cutting-edge financial structures are a byproduct of a partnership with the United Nations and have put them in the spotlight of companies to watch.

"Instead of feeling blindsided by this pandemic, we decided to roll up our sleeves, build on our formula for success. We are humbled by the generosity of our strategic partners as they generously support projects that reshape the world by focusing on real solutions," Wilshire said.

The Wilshire Foundation's sustainable development goals and financial models offer an effective and flexible way to address conflict, human rights issues, poverty, inequality, climate change and environmental degradation around the world while providing returns that are reinvested in the foundation's programs.

"Infrastructure investments will influence and benefit everyone. When we increase the wealth of the lower and middle classes, there is no need to tax and destroy the assets of the wealthy," explained Wilshire.

The Wilshire Foundation also recognizes that international trade can be an engine for inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction that contributes to sustainable development while being an important source of income for both the private and public sector in developing countries.

"Financial services markets of the future will largely be shaped by organizations that are able to anticipate tomorrow while delivering on the priorities of today. They are the ones turning the COVID-19 experience into an opportunity to build the capabilities required to thrive in the new reality," Wilshire further stated.

For more information visit http://www.wilshirefoundation.net/

Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation will receive the Global Excellence Award (GEA) from the Consortium of International Social and Financial Responsibility (CISFR) on February 15, 2021. This award highlights the Wilshire Foundation's outstanding achievements, advancements, and innovations in international business and global affairs.

Related link: http://wilshirefoundation.net/

RVA Environmental Film Festival Announces Award Winners

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- On February 14 the Richmond Environmental Film Contest Committee will virtually award the winners of the Environmental Film Contest and screen each film. The contest was open to novice and experienced Virginia filmmakers submitting films on environmental topics regarding Virginia. The winners, listed below, were announced recently by Gill Sigmon, President of the Richmond Virginia Environmental Film Festival (RVAEFF).

HONORABLE MENTIONS (Awards presented at 4:05 p.m.)

"Farm Pond" explores the ubiquitous farm pond, its origins, and the vital role it plays as a mini ecosystem. Produced by Phillip Audibert.

"Hidden Dangers - Z Dam" addresses the dangers of low-head dams, specifically focusing on the Z Dam in Richmond, VA. Produced by Stephen Wolf and presented by Colton Wolf.

BEST CATEGORIES (Awards presented at 4:20 p.m.)

Best Short: "Plastic Oceans" highlights the impact of plastics on marine biodiversity using film animation based on a series of ten oil paintings. Produced by Eugene Maurakis, Ph.D and Tyler Rhodes.

Best Cinematography: "Treasures of the Chesapeake" addresses the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its declining wetlands as it suffers from nutrient pollution, human development, sea level rise, and climate change. Produced by Chris Lapinski.

FIRST PRIZE (Award presented at 4:55 p.m.)

"Lynnhaven" is a Virginia Beach fishing town with a big challenge due to seafood imports. As land is developed and seafood is imported, three watermen face the threat of being pushed out of the river they have called home for decades. Produced by Lizzie Bankowski.

GRAND PRIZE (Award presented at 5:05 p.m.)

"Goose Creek Watershed" covers the history, culture, and threats to the Goose Creek watershed, an integral part of the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay watersheds. It also highlights the Goose Creek Association's efforts to address these threats. Produced by Goose Creek Association and Lincoln Studios.

All are invited to view the films, free of charge, however registration is required at https://rvaeff.org/.

For further information about the Virginia Environmental Film Contest, contact Jean Masters at 804 683-2568.

Visit https://rvaeff.org/. for a schedule and descriptions of the 20-plus films being shown throughout the RVA Environmental Film Festival, February 12-26, 2021. You will also find information about sponsorship/volunteer opportunities, and how to sign up for the RVAEFF mailing list.

On February 14 the Richmond Environmental Film Contest Committee will virtually award the winners of the Environmental Film Contest and screen each film. The contest was open to novice and experienced Virginia filmmakers submitting films on environmental topics regarding Virginia.

Related link: https://rvaeff.org/

Spodak Dental Group Named 2021 VIP: Diamond Top 1% Nationwide Invisalign Provider

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Spodak Dental Group has been named a VIP: Diamond Top 1% Provider of Invisalign® for 2021, which remains to be one of the highest distinctions in the field. VIP: Diamond Providers make up a select few of all North American Invisalign® Providers and are among some of the most experienced.

Spodak Dental Group is the only general dental office to earn the VIP: Diamond status in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin Counties. The team of dentists conveniently offers current and future new patients both Invisalign® Adult and Teen treatments, and provides virtual appointments for those patients who wish to avoid in-office appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"To earn the VIP: Diamond distinction means that we have successfully improved smiles with the Invisalign treatment, helping our patients painlessly achieve their smile goals, all with minimal disruption to their daily lives," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "It's an honor to be able to provide this teeth-straightening method to our family of patients."

A doctor's level reflects the number of individuals he/she has recently treated with the comprehensive Invisalign® clear aligner treatment, and the Spodak Dental Group team has successfully treated almost 2,000 patients to date. Doctors who have achieved the VIP status are Valued Invisalign Providers, and have chosen to specialize in using the Invisalign® treatment to shape their patients' smile.

Invisalign® effectively treats a wide variety of cases, including crowding, spacing, crossbite, overbite and underbite, and consists of smooth, comfortable plastic aligners instead of sharp metal, reducing irritation on your teeth and gums.

In addition to being a VIP: Diamond Provider, the Spodak Dental Group uses the iTero® Digital Scanning System to provide great quality of care and comfort for their patients. The System eliminates the need for messy putty in the patient's mouth by creating a 3-D digital impression of his/her teeth. The System offers a faster and more comfortable experience with more accurate results, which delivers a more precise fit for the Invisalign® aligners.

Spodak Dental Group is currently helping patients begin their Invisalign® treatment for $0 down and $230 per month for 24 months, interest free. Average treatment time at the Spodak Dental Group is 10 months for adults, which is significantly less than traditional metal braces, in addition to being less expensive than braces.

The Spodak Dental Group, a 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office dental labs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call or text (561) 303-2413 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com/ for more information or to schedule a virtual or in-office appointment.

Spodak Dental Group has been named a VIP: Diamond Top 1% Provider of Invisalign® for 2021, which remains to be one of the highest distinctions in the field. VIP: Diamond Providers make up a select few of all North American Invisalign® Providers and are among some of the most experienced.

Related link: https://www.spodakdental.com/

Edupoint Synergy Education Platform Named A ‘Top Ed Tech Products of the Year’ Winner by District Administration

MESA, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for student information and learning management, has been selected as a 2020 Top Ed Tech Products of the Year winner by District Administration magazine.

Synergy Education Platform unites multiple K-12 data management solutions in one seamless ecosystem, creating systemwide data connections that help improve administrative processes and learning outcomes without third-party system integrations. Synergy streamlines the management of student information, remote and on-site learning, assessment, MTSS, special education, and analytics to help districts personalize learning, advance equity, and promote student achievement.

Synergy helps educators respond to the real-time needs of students, classes, schools, and districts and communicate with everyone who has a stake in each student's education. The 360° Student Profile pulls together data from multiple Synergy modules to provide a wraparound view of every student, including attendance, behavior, grades, MTSS detail, progress toward graduation, and more. Multiple tools help educators pinpoint student learning needs, including a customizable Early Warning System, performance analytics, reports, and alerts.

Teachers can give students immediate feedback on assignments and assessments, assign them to academic and behavioral interventions including Check-In/Check-Out (CICO), assign accommodations, and distribute classroom behavior points. Flex scheduling can be used to create review sessions and office hours that students can attend voluntarily or by teacher assignment.

Synergy offers rich COVID-support features, such as video conference integration, online course delivery, a daily health survey, contact tracing, instructional setting designation (remote/hybrid/in-person), student check-in, time tracking, contactless registration, and more.

"It is an honor to have Synergy Education Platform selected as a Top Ed Tech Products of the Year winner," said Bob Weathers, Founder and CEO of Edupoint. "This recognition highlights Edupoint's ongoing commitment to providing our partner districts with a learning and student data management platform that is not only powerful, but can quickly and easily adapt to changing circumstances to meet district needs."

Synergy will be showcased with other winning solutions at the virtual Future of Education Technology® Conference (FETC), January 26-29.

About Edupoint

For over 35 years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement. Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint is an industry-leading student data management ecosystem built to fit the way educators already work, with seamlessly integrated student information management, learning management, MTSS, assessment, special education management, and analytics.

Synergy is unique among K-12 student data management solutions in providing an array of role-based mobile apps designed to give all stakeholders access to the tools they need when and where they need them. Thousands of schools choose Synergy to support 5 million students in 22 states.

Learn more at: https://www.edupoint.com/.

Link to District Administration site for Edupoint award: https://districtadministration.com/top-product-synergy-education-platform-by-edupoint/

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Edupoint Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform for student information and learning management, has been selected as a 2020 Top Ed Tech Products of the Year winner by District Administration magazine.

Related link: https://www.edupoint.com/

Maryland Consultant Sydney Montgomery Honored with IECA’s Inaugural Making a Difference Award

CLARKSBURG, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) has recognized Sydney Montgomery, owner and founder of S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting with its inaugural Making a Difference Award. Montgomery is one of only seven independent educational consultants (IECs) chosen from among the association's more than 2,200 members to receive the award.

The Making a Difference Award recognizes an individual's unprompted and cooperative efforts that have impacted the work of IECA's members during this tumultuous year.

A graduate of Clarksburg High School (MD), Princeton University (NJ) and Harvard Law School (MA), Montgomery has been guiding high school students through the college application process since 2012, and law school students through the application process since 2015. As the first lawyer in her family, and the daughter of military parents and a Jamaican mother, Montgomery aims to increase representation for other first-generation and minority students in higher education.

She uses her platform to regularly offer free Q&A sessions and prayer calls to over 200+ law school applicants through her Facebook group and YouTube channel. "My goal is that nobody feels alone in this application process," Sydney Montgomery said. "I know first-hand how daunting this step can be and I am passionate about helping my students break down generational barriers and step confidently into their future."

Montgomery completed the Independent Educational Consultant Certificate program offered through the University of California, Irvine, Division of Continuing Education and along with IECA, is a member of the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC).

Montgomery received the award for her work sharing resources on antiracism, content marketing, and other topics and participating as an active member of the Black IECs Affinity Group and Graduate School Committee.

The Making a Difference Awards were presented by Kristina Dooley, IECA board president, during the organization's virtual Fall Conference, which was attended by more than 650 independent educational consultants and 400 school, program and college representatives.

"Our seven awardees have stepped up to support their colleagues by sharing resources, information, and ideas that have been invaluable to their IEC practices, especially considering how rapidly the pandemic has impacted the school, college, and therapeutic landscape," said IECA CEO Mark Sklarow. "Their efforts speak to the importance of community within IECA."

To learn more visit: https://www.smontgomeryconsulting.com/

Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/smontadmissions

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About IECA:

Founded in 1976, the Independent Educational Consultants Association is the nation's leading professional organization for college advisors working in private practice. Families trust IECA's thoroughly vetted members to find a college that matches a student's academic, social, and financial needs and guide them through the search and application process. With 2,300 educational consultant members across the country, IECA provides education and training on admission, ethical practice, and adolescent issues from depression to anxiety to learning differences, to ensure every student is well served.

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The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) has recognized Sydney Montgomery, owner and founder of S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting with its inaugural Making a Difference Award. Montgomery is one of only seven independent educational consultants (IECs) chosen from among the association's more than 2,200 members to receive the award.

Related link: https://www.smontgomeryconsulting.com/

Edupoint Honors Inaugural Synergy Achievement Award Recipients in Online Event

MESA, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for student information and learning management, awarded technology grants to six client districts as part of the inaugural Synergy Achievement Awards in November. The recipients were selected based on the impact of their nominated initiatives and announced at the company's Virtual Week event in November.

The awards program attracted nominations from Edupoint partner districts of all sizes across the country. Districts were invited to submit any number of nominations in three categories: Process Improvement, Student Outcomes, and Communication & Collaboration.

District nominations spanned a wide range of achievements, with several related to pandemic response. One rural district was able to quickly transition to asynchronous distance learning for alternative education students in order to prevent an anticipated 80% loss of enrollment during a stay-at-home order. Another district created a flexible IEP for students in remote or hybrid learning environments.

"Our partner districts are out there doing great things every day, and this year's Synergy Achievement Awards have given us a bigger window into their successes," said Rob Wilson, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Edupoint. "It's been inspiring to see districts skillfully leveraging Synergy tools to adapt to the unusual and challenging conditions we have all been facing this year. We are thrilled to be continuing the awards program on an annual basis."

The districts selected to receive technology grants were Kingman Unified School District #20 (AZ), Empower College Prep (AZ), Charles County Public Schools (MD), Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (AK), Clark-Pleasant Community Schools Corporation (IN), and Chesapeake Public Schools (VA). The grants ranged from $2,500 to $5,000.

Learn more about the Synergy Achievement Awards at: https://www.edupoint.com/Company/Synergy-Achievement-Awards

About Edupoint

For over 35 years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement. Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint is an industry-leading student data management ecosystem built to fit the way educators already work, with seamlessly integrated student information management, learning management, MTSS, assessment, special education management, and analytics.

Synergy is unique among K-12 student data management solutions in providing an array of role-based mobile apps designed to give all stakeholders access to the tools they need when and where they need them. Thousands of schools choose Synergy to support 5 million students in 22 states.

Learn more at: https://www.edupoint.com/.

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Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for student information and learning management, awarded technology grants to six client districts as part of the inaugural Synergy Achievement Awards in November. The recipients were selected based on the impact of their nominated initiatives and announced at the company's Virtual Week event in November.

Related link: https://www.edupoint.com/

SimpleNexus’ Suzy Djilas Wins 2021 Utah Business SAMY Award for Sales Professional of the Year

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced enterprise account executive Suzy Djilas earned a 2021 Utah Business Magazine SAMY Award for Sales Professional of the Year. The SAMY (Sales & Marketer of the Year) award honors Utah's top sales and marketing professionals who have had a measurable impact on their company's bottom line.

Djilas was recognized for spearheading growth in the sales division at Utah-based SimpleNexus, one of the state's fastest-growing companies serving a user base of 29,000 loan originators, 123,000 real estate agents and more than 3 million borrowers. Since joining SimpleNexus in 2019, Djilas has quickly become a top-ranking member of the sales team, exceeding ambitious sales goals and propelling the company's rapid growth in 2020.

SimpleNexus' triple-digit growth over a three-year period earned it a top-ten spot on two independent rankings of Utah's fastest-growing companies in 2020 - Utah Valley Business Q Magazine's UV50 and MountainWest Capital's Utah 100. The company also ranked #102 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 list of the fastest-growing tech companies in North America.

"Suzy's incredible work ethic and unwavering commitment to ensuring every client is well trained on the best use of our platform has profoundly impacted our organization," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "With such a high standard of service powering our team, SimpleNexus continues to raise the bar on digital mortgage technology and client experience, delivering outsized ROI for our customers."

The full list of 2021 SAMY Award honorees can be viewed in the January 2021 edition of Utah Business Magazine.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers, real estate agents and settlement service providers to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus @UtahBusiness #UtahBusiness #digitalmortgage #mortgagelending #SAMYaward

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced enterprise account executive Suzy Djilas earned a 2021 Utah Business Magazine SAMY Award for Sales Professional of the Year.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

MCT’s Sarah Hellman Selected as Finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s 2020 Business Women of The Year

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Senior Trader, Sarah Hellman, was selected as one of the finalists for San Diego Business Journal's 2020 Business Women of the Year.

Ms. Hellman has been pushing through perceived boundaries for over a decade, becoming the first female employee at MCT 12 years ago in what has historically been a male-dominated financial industry. During her time at the company, she has made the rapid ascent from Trader, to Senior Trader, then Senior Analyst and recently she had been promoted to Senior Deployment Analyst.

In addition to completing several Mortgage Banker Association Education courses and continuing to develop her knowledge of the Mortgage Backed Securities industry, Ms. Hellman has continued developing her professional skills by completing several courses on Python and SQL programming languages.

"I feel honored that I was nominated and selected as a finalist for the San Diego Business Women of the Year award," said Ms. Hellman, "I'd like to thank MCT and my husband for always supporting me and helping me achieve my goals."

San Diego Business Journal's annual Business Women of the Year award highlights women that have been instrumental to their industry and workplace, having overcome some seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their career to rise to the top, paving the way for a brighter future among peers. The 12 winners were chosen by a panel of judges from more than 300 nominations.

In addition to being an integral part of MCT, Ms. Hellman volunteers in her free time with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego and the Monarch School. She also runs a holiday wreath fundraiser for her local sorority alumnae chapter to support St. Jude Children's Hospital, and is the treasurer for local sorority alumnae chapter for over a decade.

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully-integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes.

Headquartered in San Diego, MCT also has California offices in Healdsburg and Los Angeles, as well as sites in Dallas and Philadelphia. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style, hands-on engagement clients value.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

About San Diego Business Journal:

Each week, the San Diego Business Journal delivers the market's most complete package of business news and information on San Diego County's companies, industries and business people. It covers commercial real estate, banking and finance, biotech, health care, technology, defense, tourism, manufacturing, professional services and more. Each week SDBJ also write about San Diego's vibrant start-up community.

SDBJ Lists provide comprehensive data and statistics on top-ranked San Diego companies across all industries. Each of these surveys is then compiled into the San Diego Business Journal's invaluable resource - the annual Book of Lists.

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Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Senior Trader, Sarah Hellman, was selected as one of the finalists for San Diego Business Journal's 2020 Business Women of the Year.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

ReverseVision’s Wendy Peel Named a PROGRESS in Lending Trailblazers Award Recipient for Sales and Marketing Leadership

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision®, the leading national provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology, announced that PROGRESS in Lending Association has honored company Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel with its Trailblazers award. Now in its second year, the Trailblazers award program honors sales, marketing and public relations executives whose strategic initiatives have positioned their companies as leaders in the financial services market.

Peel was recognized for entrenching ReverseVision as the leading reverse mortgage lending platform while simultaneously winning over hearts and minds on the benefits of HECM lending. Since joining ReverseVision in 2016, Peel has elevated the firm beyond the stature of technology provider. Because of her efforts, reverse mortgage lenders have grown to rely on ReverseVision as their primary source of thought leadership and reverse mortgage lending education.

"Wendy has an unmatched passion for ensuring lenders have the support and tools they need to serve homeowners at every stage in life with a holistic Generational Lending strategy," said ReverseVision President Joe Langner. "She is an essential member of the ReverseVision team and is well-deserving of this honor."

Wendy Peel's PROGRESS in Lending Trailblazers profile can be viewed at https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2020-trailblazers-award-winners-are/.

About ReverseVision

Founded in 2007, ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading national Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage program sales and origination technology platform, supporting more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite aligns to lenders' unique business and operational models, connecting all lending participants across the entire reverse mortgage lifecycle. A five-time HousingWire TECH100™ company, ReverseVision is a privately held company based in San Diego, California.

For more information, visit https://www.reversevision.com/.

Twitter: @reversevision @engageprogress #digitalmortgage #HECM #reversemortgage

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LinkedIn: @reversevision

ReverseVision®, the leading national provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology, announced that PROGRESS in Lending Association has honored company Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel with its Trailblazers award.

Related link: https://www.reversevision.com/

Aloha Wanderwell Baker Film Makes National Film Registry Cut

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Library of Congress has just announced its annual list of 25 films selected to be preserved in the National Film Registry's vault. And, Richard Diamond, trustee, Richard Diamond Trust, is excited to share that "With Car and Camera Around the World" made the cut. The films selected are considered to be some of America's most influential motion pictures.

The National Film Registry provides the following description for this historic silent film: "Filmed from 1922 to 1929, the film documents the expeditions of Walter Wanderwell and Aloha Wanderwell Baker, the first woman to drive around the world by car. The couple, along with a crew of volunteers, crisscrossed dozens of countries in a caravan of Ford Model Ts, filming people, cultures and historical landmarks on 35mm film. Learning the filmmaking craft along the way, Aloha served as camera assistant, cinematographer, editor, actress, screenwriter, interpreter, driver, negotiator, and, at times, director."

Diamond, who is also Aloha's grandson, is responsible for working to preserve the "Aloha Wanderwell Collection" including rare footage, technicolor movies and one sound film. There are even some home movies in color that feature Humphrey Bogart.

"It's exhilarating to know that 'With Car and Camera Around the World' will be preserved for generations to come," Diamond says.

For more information and to view the complete list of films: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-20-082/

About the National Film Registry

The National Film Registry is a list of films deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" that are recommended for preservation by those holding the best elements for that film, be it motion picture studios, the Library of Congress and other archives, or filmmakers. These films are not selected as the 'best' American films of all time, but rather as works of enduring importance to American culture. They reflect the people of a nation.

About Aloha Wanderwell

Aloha Wanderwell was an explorer, a vaudevillian and filmmaker, a female Indiana Jones with a driving passion. She visited places no western man or woman had seen before. She was a figure of controversy that combined reality with romance. Her quest for adventure was untamable.

Born on October 13, 1906, she was inspired by the fantastic tales she read in her father's beloved collection of boyhood books, she dreamed of travel, adventure and intrigue in far-flung corners of the globe. At the age of 16, she embarked on an ambitious, around-the-world expedition led by "Captain" Wanderwell.

For more information: https://www.AlohaWanderwell.com

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The Library of Congress has just announced its annual list of 25 films selected to be preserved in the National Film Registry's vault. And, Richard Diamond, trustee, Richard Diamond Trust, is excited to share that "With Car and Camera Around the World" made the cut.

Related link: https://www.AlohaWanderwell.com/

BioBuilder Founder and Executive Director Featured as 2020 MWM Trailblazer Award Winner

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Natalie Kuldell, Founder and Executive Director of BioBuilder, is being featured by Million Women Mentors, an initiative of STEMconnector, the nation's largest professional services organization dedicated to developing a diverse, STEM-ready workforce. In October 2020, Dr. Kuldell was named as one of the 26 winners for the Million Women Mentors (MWM) Trailblazer Awards, celebrating women in STEM who are well-accomplished leaders in their field and demonstrate excellence in the field of mentoring.

Dr. Kuldell is a winner in the STEM Trailblazer 2020 category; this award is for an individual who has made a significant contribution in a STEM field in 2020. She is joined by Kristy Salmon (BP), Lateefah Stanford (BP), Tonya Peeples (Penn State University), Heidi Gold-Dworkin (Little Scientists), Carlotta Arthur (Henry Luce Foundation), Linda Kekelis (STEM Next Opportunity Fund), Ronda Hamm (Corteva) and Kimberly Wright (Discovery Education).

Throughout this year, Dr. Kuldell has led BioBuilder's response to the changes in educational models due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning in March 2020 with the closure of the Learning Lab at LabCentral to outside visitors, BioBuilder transitioned its curriculum to from in-lab and in-person instruction and interactions to provide one-of-a-kind online instruction in synthetic biology.

The pilot program, the Idea Accelerator, relied on the existing BioBuilder textbook and online resources, as well as BioBuilder's BioDesign framework to teach students life science and how to apply that science with an engineer's mindset. Over the course of three weeks, students asynchronously learned from Dr. Kuldell through online lectures about synbio and project design, and synchronously work with a team of peers to brainstorm, design, and present their own ideas to solve problems with novel biotechnologies.

With these adaptations, BioBuilder has been able to support hundreds of students and their teachers with novel content, meaningful social interactions, teamwork experiences, problem-based learning, and professional skill-building. Their online programming has grown to include multiple cohorts of the Idea Accelerator, the Project Development Studio, allowing teams to bring their biodesign projects and further pursue them with the help of an industry mentor, and BioBuilders 6-7-8, a program aimed at fostering interest and engagement of middle school students through interactive lectures and team biodesign projects, as well as free teacher professional development engagements throughout the fall.

About STEMconnector

Founded in 2011, STEMconnector is the leading organization working across all aspects of the STEM community from K-12 to global corporations. A research-driven professional services organization, STEMconnector provides corporate, postsecondary, K-12, nonprofit, and government members with enterprise-wide support to meaningfully develop, execute, and scale their STEM talent strategies. Learn more at http://www.stemconnector.com/.

About BioBuilder

Created by an award-winning team at MIT, BioBuilder offers new ways to teach, learn, and explore cutting-edge science and engineering. BioBuilder provides students the chance to integrate biology and engineering through practical, hands-on lessons, club activities, and school-to-work experiences. Teachers learn new methods of teaching that engage and inspire the young scientists in their classrooms. Visit https://biobuilder.org/ or reach out to info@biobuilder.org for more information.

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Dr. Natalie Kuldell, Founder and Executive Director of BioBuilder, is being featured by Million Women Mentors, an initiative of STEMconnector, the nation's largest professional services organization dedicated to developing a diverse, STEM-ready workforce.

Related link: https://biobuilder.org/

DocMagic’s Leah Sommerville Named to NMP’s 2020 Top 40 Under 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals List

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Leah Sommerville, 33, a senior account executive on DocMagic's eClosing team, earned a spot on this year's Top 40 Under 40 award list provided by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine.

The annual list comprises mortgage professionals who are under the age of 40 and are accomplished individuals that exemplify professionalism, perseverance, leadership, and excellence in their respective fields within the fast-moving mortgage industry. NMP received many nominations vying to be named one of the 40 honorees.

"I'm excited to be recognized by the judges at NMP as one of the 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals for 2020," said Sommerville. "This year presented multiple unique challenges with the start of the pandemic, social distancing requirements, stay-at-home orders, an unrelenting refi boom, new compliance rules, and more. It's also been a very gratifying year, as DocMagic was well-positioned to help our lender clients effectively manage those challenges with our document preparation solution and eClosing platform and we look forward to assisting them in 2021 as well."

Leah, an integral member of DocMagic's dedicated eClosing team, is focused on helping lender clients with their digital mortgage strategies. During the pandemic, she has been busy working with lenders that are rushing to implement DocMagic's single-source Total eClose™ platform. She utilizes her eClosing expertise, industry knowledge, and digital partner relationships to consistently implement best practices and adoption for lender eClosings-both with short and long-term technology implementations that give lenders the digital flexibility needed to be successful during the pandemic and also position them for future growth.

During her career Leah has helped drive the digital processes for over 400 organizations, increased eClosing adoption among relevant organizations by over 300%, and helped execute more than 8,000 eClosings to date. She has a highly consultative, solution-oriented approach to guide and advise lenders as they transition from a paper to digital mortgage world. Leah has forged numerous partnerships among lenders, settlement agents, attorneys, notaries, real estate agents, investors, warehouse lenders, and others in order to further digital mortgage initiatives that benefit the entire supply chain.

A full list of this years Top 40 Under 40 winners can be found in the December issue of National Mortgage Professional magazine: https://issuu.com/ambizmedia/docs/nmp_december_2020_issuu?fr=sMDJkZTIzOTExNjg.

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, processes, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit www.docmagic.com.

About NMP Magazine's '40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40':

The annual list is comprised of mortgage professionals who are under the age of 40, as voted by their peers, who are accomplished individuals that carry the torch of professionalism, perseverance, leadership, excellence, and more - in their respective fields within the fast-moving mortgage industry. As with each year, NMP received many nominations, ultimately arriving at 40 official winners and identifying another 40 to watch that are mortgage professionals shaping the industry.

Media Contact:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

Social Media: @DocMagic #Top40Under40MortgageProfessionals #LeahSommerville #eClosingLeader

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Leah Sommerville, 33, a senior account executive on DocMagic's eClosing team, earned a spot on this year's Top 40 Under 40 award list provided by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine.

Related link: https://www.docmagic.com/

Gallospole and TARAC WIPPP, Award Winners At 2020 International Film Festivals

DREXEL HILL, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Gallospole and TARAC WIPPP (tey - rak - wip) have won distinguished awards at international film festivals throughout the year 2020. This chair conspiracy propagated by the political satirist, Gallospole, has been recognized as the Best Trailer at the Direct Monthly Online Film Festival and a Finalist for both Original Score and Experimental Film at the Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival.

Adrian Perez, Director of the Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival observed, "Gallospole not only taps into these unresolved social perceptions/discriminations, but also glamorizes propaganda and mass conspiracy."

Gallospole ponders, "Who could've ever thought this chair conspiracy would rival those of our so-called 'rigged election'?"

TARAC WIPPP, an acronym for The American Right for Adequate Chair Width In Public & Private Places, is a dark political allegory. Led by Gallospole, it's a lobbying organization advocating on behalf of Americans with metabolic differences for adequate chair width in public and private places.

An exhilarating musical animation, TARAC WIPPP features a troupe of puppets, guest appearances by the famous movie director Kevin Smith and former NJ Governor Chris Christie; and the ringmaster, Gallospole, all performing in an extravagant vaudevillian show!

An Honorable Mention at the Berlin Flash Film Festival for Best Animation was also received. #FearTheChair, another animation in the TARAC WIPPP series, was an Official Selection for this same festival.

Gallospole, known to the IRS as Marc A. Gallo, has written, produced and performed in numerous musical acts over the past 30 years. Marc has been featured on the Dr. Demento Radio Show and the Gagliarchives Progressive Rock Radio Show. He's also appeared in Performing Songwriter, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and other music publications.

TARAC WIPPP, courtesy of Great Egg Music, is available on all streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

Learn more at: https://gallospole.com/

MEDIA ONLY CONTACT:
Marc A. Gallo
of Mind The Gap®
+1-610-579-3214
marc@wemindthegap.com

IMDb: https://imdb.me/marcagallo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taracwippp

Twitter: https://twitter.com/taracwippp

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallospole1

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTF1GzyvCkAqbQ6zeQa_-kA/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/204KhOygxvFdAV76XuLJCf

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gallospole/1480290824

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Gallospole and TARAC WIPPP (tey - rak - wip) have won distinguished awards at international film festivals throughout the year 2020. This chair conspiracy propagated by the political satirist, Gallospole, has been recognized as the Best Trailer at the Direct Monthly Online Film Festival.

Related link: https://gallospole.com/

Dream A World Education Honored with Academics’ Choice Award

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dream A World Education®, a Los Angeles-based non-profit that delivers virtual and in-classroom arts-based social-emotional learning to young children, announced that their Secrets of the Heart™ TV program has been honored with an Academics' Choice Award. The independent Academics' Choice Awards program and its seal of excellence are recognized worldwide by consumers and educational institutions as a mark of genuinely effective learning tools that stimulate the mind and provide potential for the student to fully develop higher order thinking skills.

Secrets of the Heart™ TV is an award-winning, web-based interactive learning platform for ages 4-8 that takes children on a journey of self-discovery as they learn to explore arts skills, world culture, diversity and the universal values that live within them. Children, families and teachers receive weekly lessons delivered by a diverse team of professional artists and animated characters who teach music, dance, theatre, drumming, puppetry, American Sign Language and more, with materials available in English and Spanish.

Secrets of the Heart TV has been released at a critical time to support the social-emotional learning for young children who have been negatively impacted during the pandemic. Due to COVID, millions of children have been disconnected from in-person education, which has had a pronounced impact on their mental wellbeing.

Dream A World Education focuses its attention on helping underserved communities, creating engaging programming to support young children and providing an avenue to empower them via self-expression through the arts. Since the pandemic began, Dream A World has started running virtual classroom programs across the United States, from California to Tennessee, and abroad in Hong Kong. All proceeds from Secrets of the Heart TV goes towards programming for underserved communities.

Grammy® Award-winning songwriter Bunny Hull is the founder of Dream A World Education®, serving over 40,000 families since 2008. The organization's mission is to offer underserved communities a lifeline to the empowering world of creativity, by providing transformative arts education programs to in-need communities, with programming that addresses the whole child. The Ripple Effect, a documentary short about the organization's work, garnered an Emmy® Award nomination in 2018.

Learn more at: https://dreamaworldedu.org/the-ripple-effect/

ABOUT DREAM A WORLD EDUCATION, INC.

Since 2008 Dream A World Education®, Inc. has delivered arts-based, social-emotional learning to over 40,000 families and children in early elementary grade levels, in underserved public schools across Los Angeles. Dream A World Education makes a meaningful difference in early childhood development through Secrets of the Heart™ enrichment programs designed to teach social-emotional learning and cultural diversity with exemplary arts programming. Through Secrets of the Heart school residencies and web-based Secrets of the Heart TV, our original and continuing goal is to reach primary schoolchildren everywhere, especially those in underserved schools and in low-income communities.

Learn more at: https://dreamaworldedu.org/

ABOUT ACADEMICS' CHOICE

Academics' Choice helps consumers find exceptional brain-boosting material. Academics' Choice is the only international awards program designed to bring increased recognition to publishers, manufacturers, independent authors and developers that aim to stimulate cognitive development. A volunteer panel of product-appropriate judges, including parents, educators, scientists, artists, doctors, nurses, librarians, students and children, evaluate submissions based on educational benefits such as higher-order thinking skills, character building, creative play, durability and originality. Only the genuine "mind-builders" are recognized with the coveted Academics' Choice Award.

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Dream A World Education®, a Los Angeles-based non-profit that delivers virtual and in-classroom arts-based social-emotional learning to young children, announced that their Secrets of the Heart™ TV program has been honored with an Academics' Choice Award.

Related link: https://dreamaworldedu.org/

Sunpro Solar Named to Inc. Magazine’s Vet100 List

MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sunpro Solar has been named to the annual Vet100 list which acknowledges the nation's fastest growing veteran-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The ranking is composed of honorees who have also landed on the iconic Inc. Magazine 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S and created in partnership with Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). Both distinctions are considered hallmarks of entrepreneurial success.

"We attribute our success as a company to the employees we hire and the culture that supports them. The values that guide our team are many of the same values like responsibility, service and integrity that are found in the armed forces," says Marc Jones, Sunpro Solar Founder, CEO and U.S. Army veteran. "We are proud of our employees who have served our nation and who continue to make a difference for our company today."

In July 2020, Sunpro Solar was named 5th largest residential solar installer in the U.S. by Solar Power World Magazine. As the demand for home solar in the United States rapidly increases, Sunpro Solar continues to expand nationwide. Sunpro Solar is proud to bring cleaner energy and lower utility costs to homeowners across the nation. Sunpro Solar offers customers affordable home solar, energy efficiency solutions and battery storage. With over 2000 employees, Sunpro Solar currently operates in 17 states.

"Business growth is a real economic driver in this country and the fact is that most of the new jobs in the economy-over 87 percent-are created by private businesses," says Eric Schurenberg, CEO of Mansueto Ventures, publisher of Inc. Magazine. "Veteran entrepreneurs contribute their share to the job story, employing over 5.5 million. They deserve to be recognized for their continued service to the country."

"Military experience provides veteran entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge we know to be valuable in the business world," says Mike Haynie, Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and IVMF Founder and Executive Director. "The growth of this year's list is a hopeful and inspiring indication of how important and valuable veteran entrepreneurs are to our society and economy. These businessmen and women not only served in defense of our collective freedom and security, they now continue to serve by bettering the economies in their communities and across the country. We are proud to partner again with Inc. magazine and are grateful for their efforts to shine a spotlight on the success of veteran-owned businesses."

For more information on the Inc. Vet100 list, visit: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/Vet100/

About Sunpro Solar:

Sunpro Solar is a top solar company in the U.S. that provides affordable solar energy and battery storage solutions to homeowners nationwide. Sunpro Solar was named 5th largest residential solar installer in the U.S. by Solar Power World Magazine in July 2020. An Inc. 500 company, Sunpro Solar continues to expand as the demand for home solar in the United States rapidly increases. Sunpro Solar has headquarters in Louisiana and currently operates in 17 states. Visit https://www.gosunpro.com/ to learn more about Sunpro Solar.

Contact: Kristie Moser, Marketing
Phone: 866.450.1012
Email: kristie@theprocompanies.com
Direct Message: Facebook - @gosunpro, Instagram - @gosunpro

About Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 20,000,000 today. For more information, visit https://www.inc.com/.

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Now in its 40th year, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success.

Sunpro Solar has been named to the annual Vet100 list which acknowledges the nation's fastest growing veteran-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The ranking is composed of honorees who have also landed on the iconic Inc. Magazine 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S and created in partnership with Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF).

Related link: https://www.gosunpro.com/

HousingWire Honors DocMagic’s Brian D. Pannell with 2020 Tech Trendsetters Award

20-1207-Brian-D-Pannell-696x522.jpg /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its chief eServices executive, Brian D. Pannell, has received HousingWire's 2020 Tech Trendsetters award. Now in its second year, the prestigious award recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy.

HousingWire's editorial board selected a total of 50 winners based on their professional success over the last 12 months, as well as their overall career accomplishments for both their companies and the industry sector they represent. Winners came from various sectors of tech within the housing economy, including residential mortgage lending, servicing, investing, construction, and real estate.

"Our Tech Trendsetters award recognizes a group of leaders who were critical to the outstanding performance of housing and real estate during this pandemic, finding innovative solutions when everything changed on a dime," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "We're very proud to celebrate their achievements and honor the impact they've had at such a crucial time."

Brian D. Pannell's solution-oriented approach has helped countless lending entities go "e," positioning them for long-term success and positively impacting their ability to serve their customers during the pandemic.

Brian has been key in driving facilitation, implementation, and industry adoption of multiple DocMagic solutions. One of those solutions is Total eClose(TM), DocMagic's award-winning, single-source eClosing platform that removes all paper from the closing process while leveraging the precision-based accuracy of the company's intelligent, dynamic document generation capabilities.

In addition, Brian has been hands-on in implementing DocMagic's eVault and eNote processes-not just for lenders but also for other members of the supply chain. For example, he worked on Secured Party and Master Servicer/Subservicer for the support of MERS, the Federal Home Loan Banks, Ginnie Mae, and the gap in servicing support that is seen for servicers that don't have their own eVaults.

"I am truly honored to have been named to HW's 2020 class of Tech Trendsetters," Pannell said. "This year has been one of the most challenging in my career given the influx of requests to implement many of our solutions throughout the pandemic and refi boom that is setting volume records. But seeing all the hard work pay off for DocMagic's clients and partners has been very gratifying, and receiving the Tech Trendsetters award at the end of this long year makes it all worthwhile."

In 2020, Brian also helped implement AutoPrep, a new technology that enables DocMagic's Total eClose platform to accept documents from any source by "e-enabling" them for paperless eClosings.

Brian has and continues to serve as an invaluable resource to the mortgage industry as a subject matter expert on end-to-end eMortgage automation, eSigning, eNotarization, eNotes, eVaults, eClosing, eWarehouse lending, and more. He has helped countless lenders, technology service providers, GSEs, and investors understand the immense value of going "e." He's played a key part in where digital mortgages are headed and serves as both a leader and educator to evangelize the industry-wide benefits for the many organizations he works with.

"In its second year, the 2020 Tech Trendsetters once again surpassed all expectations as the housing industry rose up to meet unprecedented challenges," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year's Tech Trendsetters represent shapers whose innovative solutions continue to inspire the industry."

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, processes, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to MoveMarkets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Media Contact:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

Social Media: @DocMagic #BrianPannell #HWTechTrendsetters #eMortgageServices #TotalClose #AutoPrep

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its chief eServices executive, Brian D. Pannell, has received HousingWire's 2020 Tech Trendsetters award.

Related link: https://www.docmagic.com/