Tami Bonnell, president of the U.S. Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International, has been named a finalist in the 7th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

Bonnell is a contender for the best executive -service businesses – more than 2,500 employees category. Exit Realty Corp. has its world headquarters in Canada and U.S. headquarters in Woburn.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs and the companies they run – worldwide.

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, Nov. 12.

More than 1,200 entries – a record for the competition – were submitted this year for consideration in 54 categories, including best executive, best entrepreneur and best community involvement program.

Bonnell has been president of the U.S. Organization of EXIT Realty Corp. International since 2001 focusing on growth and profitability for regions, brokers and agents.

"I am humbled and honored," said Bonnell. "No person in leadership ever achieves something like this alone and I am proud to be associated with EXIT Realty and to work in and for the real estate industry."

"Tami Bonnell’s leadership goes above and beyond the call of duty," said EXIT Realty’s Founder & CEO Steve Morris. "She sets the tone and tempo for our leaders and is truly deserving of this recognition. EXIT Realty Corp. International takes great pride in congratulating Tami and all of the other esteemed finalists."