NORFOLK, Virginia, December 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Two leaders of PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA)a publicly listed global leader in the acquisition and recovery of non-performing loans, were recognized at the 20th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
Vikki Wilkins, PRA Group UK Client Services Manager, has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Female Employee of the Year, Business category. Vice President of Business Development and Client Services Melissa Roomsburg won a bronze Stevie Award in the same category.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business recognize the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees and the companies they lead, around the world. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards.
More than 1,600 nominations were submitted this year for consideration in more than 100 categories, including Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Employee of the Year, Business of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women helping women and Women running their workplace. of the year.
Head of customer service for the UK operations of the listed global financial services company, Wilkins transformed training and processes to address vulnerable populations, both within the PRA Group and across the industry.
Roomsburg conducts essential work not only in establishing and maintaining relationships with banks and other creditors and in the successful purchase of non-performing loan portfolios, but also as co-chair of the PRA Group Executive Committee. Women in Business Advocates Employee Resource Group and on the Virginia Arts Council for Learning.
PRA Group Spokesperson and Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Policy Elizabeth Kersey said: “Vikki and Melissa lead each of the teams that are vital to our global business at distinct stages of our process, but what they have in common is a determination to take a hands-on approach to driving growth where they see the greatest opportunity. opportunity to improve operations and the development of their colleagues. We extend to these women our congratulations on this important achievement and our gratitude for everything they bring to the PRA Group.
Winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Awards were determined by the average scores of the more than 200 professionals across the world, working on six juries.
Maggie MillerPresident of the Stevie Awards, said: “In its 20th year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business received an exceptional number of nominations from women working in organizations of all types, in 26 countries. to win a Stevie Award, and how much impact it can have on the future of their career and their organization. We congratulate all of this year’s Grand, Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners on their achievements.
Details of the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of winners in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Women.
About PRA Group
As a global leader in acquiring and recovering non-performing loans, PRA Group, Inc. returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services to consumers in the Americas, Europe and Australia. With thousands of employees around the world, PRA Group companies work with customers to help them resolve their debts. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Kersey
Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Policy
(757) 641-0558
Elizabeth.Kersey@PRAGroup.com
Investor contact:
Najim MostamandCFA
Vice President, Investor Relations
(757) 431-7913
IR@PRAGroup.com
About the Stevie Awards
The Stevie Awards are presented in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®International Trade Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. A ninth program, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, will debut in 2024. The Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 countries. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people who support them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performance in the workplace around the world. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
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