Tier4 Group finalist in two Stevie Awards categories

Tier4 Group was named a finalist in two categories in the 23rd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business, with founder and CEO Betsy Robinson also recognized for executive leadership. Final placements will be announced Nov. 16 in New York City, where Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be revealed.

Why it matters: - The dual finalist nod spotlights Tier4 Group’s growth in women-owned technology talent and executive search. - Betsy Robinson’s finalist recognition adds outside validation to her leadership of a company built around innovation, relationships and accountability. - The Stevie Awards for Women in Business draw global competition, with more than 1,500 entries this year from 56 nations and territories.

What happened: - Tier4 Group was named a finalist in the 23rd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business in two categories: Fastest Growing Women-Owned or - Led Company of the Year and Best Female CEO of the Year for Betsy Robinson. - Finalists will receive Gold, Silver or Bronze Stevie Award placements. - The awards ceremony is set for Nov. 16 in New York City, where final placements will be announced. - More than 400 women and their guests are expected to attend, and the ceremony will be broadcast live.

The details: - The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees and the companies they run worldwide. - The 2026 competition drew more than 1,500 entries across more than 300 categories. - Categories included 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 finalists were determined by average scores from more than 200 business professionals worldwide serving on seven judging committees. - The Stevie Awards said the awards are nicknamed the Stevies from the Greek word for “crowned.” - Details about the competition and the list of honorees are available at Women.StevieAwards.com. - Entries for the 2027 competition will open in May.

Between the lines: - Tier4 Group’s nomination for Fastest Growing Women-Owned or Led Company reflects sustained expansion in technology talent, professional services and executive search. - The company has expanded its market reach through Retained, its executive search division, and through the acquisition of Sales Talent Group, an executive search firm focused on go-to-market talent. - Robinson’s CEO nomination reflects a people-centered approach to technology recruitment and professional services, with an emphasis on innovation, diversity and stronger employer-talent connections. - Tier4 Group’s broader message is that its growth strategy pairs recruitment technology with a highly personalized service model.

What's next: - The Stevie Awards will announce Gold, Silver, Bronze and Grand Winner placements on Nov. 16 in New York City. - Tier4 Group and Robinson remain finalists until the ceremony. - The 2027 Stevie Awards for Women in Business competition opens in May.

The bottom line: - Tier4 Group enters the final Stevie Awards round with momentum on both company growth and leadership recognition.