NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MetTel, a leading communications solution provider, is proud to announce that Lori Thomas, Senior Vice President, Strategic Engagement and Transformation has won two Stevie® Awards for Female Executive of the Year and Female Thought Leader of the Year 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 organizations they run, worldwide.  This year, more than 1,500 entries were submitted from organizations and individuals across 48 nations and territories.

As a senior MetTel leader, Thomas founded and leads the Strategic Engagement & Transformation (SET) team, the MetTel Innovation Summit, and the MetTel Customer Advisory Board—initiatives that have strengthened MetTel's role as a trusted partner in enterprise digital transformation. She also launched MetTel's Customer Loyalty Program and the Behind the Transformation video series, while expanding the company's partner ecosystem through alliances with SpaceX Starlink, Arista Networks, and FIS.

"Lori's work redefines what customer-first innovation looks like in our industry," said Marshall Aronow, Chief Executive Officer of MetTel. "From founding our Innovation Summit to building a world-class partner ecosystem and advisory programs, she consistently turns complex technology into tangible business outcomes for our customers. We're proud to see her recognized by the Stevie Awards in both executive leadership and thought leadership."

The awards will be presented at a gala event in New York City on Monday, November 10. More than 400 women and their guests from around the world are expected to attend the presentations, which will be broadcast live.

About MetTel

A leading provider of digital transformation and communications solutions for enterprise and government clients, MetTel is recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for the last five consecutive years. With award-winning SD-WAN services, a global footprint, and deep expertise in network modernization, MetTel enables organizations to connect, grow, and thrive in an increasingly digital world. For more information visit mettel.net, follow us on X (@OneMetTel) and LinkedIn, or call us directly at (877) 963-8663. MetTel. Connect Smarter™.

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