MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. – May 15, 2006 – Today MILA Inc., a leading e-commerce wholesale lender based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, was named a finalist in the American Business Associations national Stevie awards in the category of the Most Innovative Company of 2005 (up to 2,500 employees). Since its introduction in 2002, the Stevie has become one of the world's most coveted business awards. It has even been called "the business world's own Oscar Awards."
“We are thrilled to be named in a category that includes such diverse household names as AT&T and Expedia,” explained Layne Sapp, founder and CEO of MILA. “It’s a testament to the hard work and ingenuity of our associates who are the life blood of our innovative culture.”
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word “crowned,” the coveted awards are designed by the same company that makes the Oscar, Clio, and other major awards.
More than 1,500 nominations were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories.
Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs will select Stevie winners from among the Finalists. Finalists were selected by business professionals nationwide during three months of preliminary judging.
“When the winners are announced at the Award Ceremony in June,” Sapp added, “we’ll be eager to hear the results but are still simply excited to have this recognition added to our growing list of accomplishments.”
MILA has been consistently recognized by industry leaders with national awards and was also named to the Inc. 500 list for the first time in 2005 and Layne Sapp was recognized in the national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards in the same year. In addition to the growing national recognition from both industry and business leaders, MILA has also enjoyed local recognition as a leading business in the region.
The ceremonies for this year’s Stevie awards will be videocast live on June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City via the Internet by HB Group. They will also be broadcast on radio, commercial free, by the BusinessTalk Radio Network.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. Honoring companies 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.
About MILA, Inc.
MILA, Inc. is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce mortgage solution providers in the nation currently serving the wholesale residential market in 26 states with a broad range of mortgage lending products. Financial strength, management stability, and proprietary, cutting-edge technology give MILA the ability to meet the challenges of the ever-changing mortgage lending market and to anticipate market trends. For more information visit www.mila.com.
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