Press Release
Contact:
Irene Rhodes
541-343-0389
foamsafe@consumerfireproducts.com
CONSUMER FIREPRODUCTS, INC. – NAMED AS FINALIST IN 6th ANNUAL
STEVIE® AWARDS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Stevie Award Winners to Be Announced in New York on November 13
Ventura, CA – 10/15/09 – Consumer Fire Products, Inc. was named a Finalist in the
Most Innovative Company category in the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Women in
Business.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, and
the companies they run – worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s
premier business awards. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word “crowned,” winners
will be announced during a gala event at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York on
Friday, November 13. Nominated women executives and entrepreneurs from the U.S.A
and several other countries are expected to attend. The presentations will be broadcast
live on radio in the U.S.A. by the Business TalkRadio Network.
More than 1,100 entries were submitted this year for consideration in 54 categories,
including Best Executive, Best Entrepreneur, and Best Community Involvement
Program. Consumer Fire Products, Inc. is a Finalist in the Most Innovative Company
category.
Consumer Fire Products, Inc. (CFPI) is dedicated to saving life and property from the devastating effects of
wildfire. They have applied the same dedication to the innovation that has gone behind creating the first
fully automatic exterior fire protection system to protect. Being nominated for the Innovation Award of
2009, is an achievement we all appreciate. “There has been years of hard work by many individuals who
came together to make the vision a reality. Congratulations to all who have been a part of the creation of
the FOAMSAFE System, including Siemens Energy and Automation, USC, Ansul, Edtric Engineering and
our CFPI Staff.’ says Irene Rhodes.
Finalists were chosen by business professionals worldwide during preliminary judging.
Members of the Awards’ Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs will
select Stevie Award winners from among the Finalists during final judging.
“Being named a Finalist in The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an important
achievement,” said Michael Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards. “It means that
independent business executives have agreed that the nominee is worthy of recognition.
We congratulate all of the Finalists on their achievement and wish them well in the
competition.”
“We truly appreciate being chosen as a finalist for this award.” says Irene Rhodes, cofounder
and CEO of Consumer Fire Products. “It lets us know we have been recognized
for a valued contribution in the business world of innovation and creation especially
where wildfire risk to life and property are concerned. Thank you to all who believe in,
and support what we are doing.”
Details about The Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Finalists in all
categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/women.
About Consumer Fire Products, Inc.
CFPI was founded in 1998 by firefighters with over 30 years of wildland fire experience. A working
partnership with Siemens Energy and Automation ensures that CFPI is a front-runner in highly advanced,
reliable fire technology solutions. Their premier product, The FOAMSAFE System automatically activates
to help protect property from wildfire. Tyco Inc. recommends the system to homeowners. CFPI is proud to
be recognized by both USC (University of Southern California) and CCC (Chemetka College, OR) for their
cutting edge advancements in business and fire technology.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business
Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer
Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize
outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at
www.stevieawards.com.
Sponsors of the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business (as of October 9) include the Business
TalkRadio Network, Covario, Inc., and KeyBank. Localization partner of the 2009 Stevie Awards is
Lionbridge.