MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - s4story -- Collaborative ABA Services, LLC has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Women-Run Company for Social Good category in the 22nd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

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 during a gala event attended by nominees and their guests at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Monday, November 10. The ceremony was also streamed live via Vimeo.

More than 1,500 entries from organizations and individuals in 48 nations and territories were submitted this year for consideration in over 100 categories, including Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year, Startup of the Year, and Women Helping Women. Collaborative ABA Services was honored in the Women-Run Company for Social Good category for its dedication to improving access to behavioral health services and fostering inclusion and empowerment within the community.

Collaborative ABA Services, LLC, founded by Alisha Simpson Watt, a Licensed Social Worker and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, was established to meet the growing need for effective, individualized ABA therapy. The practice was inspired by Alisha's passion for helping children with developmental disabilities and her commitment to providing families with accessible, high quality care. "We are truly honored to receive a Silver Stevie Award for Women-Run Company for Social Good," said Alisha Simpson Watt, Founder and CEO. "This recognition reflects the heart of our mission which is to support children, empower families, and create meaningful change in our community. Congratulations to all the nominees for inspiring others and making a positive impact in their communities."

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Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 190 business professionals around the world, working on seven juries.

Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards, said, "In its 22nd year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business received its most varied and diverse body of nominations ever, and that's reflected in the caliber of this year's winning 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 full list of winners are available at https://Women.StevieAwards.com.

About Collaborative ABA Services, LLC

Collaborative ABA Services, LLC is an accredited behavioral health practice providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy for children and adolescents ages 2–18 with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental needs. Founded by Licensed Social Worker and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Alisha Simpson-Watt, the practice integrates ABA therapy with an interdisciplinary approach to support families and children in achieving meaningful growth and independence through collaboration, compassion, and advocacy.

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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.

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