Miri Offir, chief executive officer of 911 Restoration has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Woman of the Year – Franchising category at the 21st annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Offir was recognized for her human-first approach to leadership, dedication to innovation and her ability to provide support for individuals at every level of the business. Under Offir’s leadership as CEO for the last two years, 911 Restoration—now with nearly 300 territories—has transformed into “The Fresh Start Company”. The brand’s “fresh start” philosophy shines at every level, from corporate to franchisee and customer.
The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business honor the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run– worldwide. The Stevie Award has been hailed as the world’s premier business award.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word for “crowned,” the awards were presented to winners last night during a gala event attended by nominees and their guests at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The event was broadcast via Vimeo.
Offir’s journey with 911 Restoration spans more than two decades. She began her career as an office manager and progressed through roles such as paid ads campaign manager, marketing leader and chief marketing officer before becoming CEO in 2022. She has been instrumental in the cultural shift the brand has experienced over the past five years, steering it toward a mission that that goes beyond just providing a service. Committed to keeping people at the center of business, Offir has implemented an empathetic response mentality that extends throughout the franchise system. She has played an active role in promoting consistent communication between franchisees and the corporate team, in addition to implementing new practices that drive the same level of communication and compassionate response on the customer level.
“It’s truly an honor to be named a Gold Stevie® Award winner in the franchising category,” Offir said. “I’m grateful to the Stevie® judges for this recognition, and immensely appreciative of everyone who has contributed to creating and sustaining our ‘Fresh Start’ culture at 911 Restoration. I was blessed to join this brand over 20 years ago and will always be thankful for the opportunities I’ve had to learn, grow and now lead such an impactful brand. As we prepare to enter a new year, I’m proud to lead a brand that provides a beacon of hope and provides a human-centered experience for customers navigating property damage and disaster.”
More than 1,500 entries from organizations and individuals in 36 nations and territories were submitted this year for consideration in more than 100 categories, including Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women Helping Women, and Women Run Workplace of the Year. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 200 business professionals around the world, working on seven juries.
Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie® Awards, said, “In its 21st year, the Stevie® Awards for Women in Business received an outstanding body of nominations. We are gratified by how meaningful it is to women to win a Stevie Award, and how impactful it can be on the futures of their careers and their organizations. We congratulate all of this year’s Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners for their achievements.”
Details about the Stevie® Awards for Women in Business and the list of winners in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Women.
Entries for the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business will open in May.
About 911 Restoration:
Since 2003, 911 Restoration has grown to become one of the leading restoration franchise brands with nearly 300 franchises across the United States and Canada. Known as “The Fresh Start Company,” 911 Restoration is dedicated to providing customers with the fresh start they deserve. Specializing in both residential and commercial property damage mitigation, 911 Restoration offers a wide array of rapid-response services including water damage restoration, mold removal, fire and smoke damage repair, sewage cleanup, board up, sanitation services and more. 911 Restoration was listed as the highest-ranking restoration company on Forbes’ Best Water Damage Restoration Services of 2024, in addition to being named on both the Entrepreneur 2024 Fastest-Growing and Top Franchises for Less than $150,000 lists and CNN Underscored’s Top Mold Remediation list. The restoration franchise also recently secured a place on Franchise Times’ Top 400 Franchises list for the first time, ranking at No.336 of 500 brands. The brand has ranked in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 since 2019, has previously been listed as a Top Low-Cost Franchise and was featured in the 2023 Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises Ranking.
About the Stevie® Awards
Stevie® Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. 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 http://www.StevieAwards.com.
HCLTech sponsored the Women in Technology categories in the 2024 competition.
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