Press Release -- 05/30/2007
Berkshire Associates’ Dawn S. Hyde Named One of Baltimore’s Top Woman Entrepreneurs by Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine
COLUMBIA, MD—Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine has named Dawn S. Hyde, SPHR, President & Founder of Berkshire Associates Inc. one of the top 25 BRAVO Business Achievement Award recipients of 2007. Berkshire is a human resources consulting and software development firm located in Columbia, MD.
Dawn is being recognized as a top woman executive who has made a difference in Baltimore through leadership, dedication, and contributions to the community. According to Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine, a BRAVO winner possesses the following characteristics:
- Overcomes business obstacles
- Financially outperforms competitors
- Displays leadership and a strong work ethic beyond the workplace
- Uses her business to help benefit the community through the acts of philanthropy
- Has a unique and inspiring story to tell
Dawn is honored to receive this award and to be recognized among some of the top women entrepreneurs in the Baltimore area. She states, “I am delighted to be a part of such an inspiring group of leaders.”
In 1983, Dawn started her own HR consulting business to meet the affirmative action, compensation, and diversity needs of professionals throughout the country. Her company has grown to become a leader in the industry, offering clients a suite of software and services to meet their HR challenges. She is also involved in the community, donating thousands of dollars to children and animals, as well as reaching out to troops overseas. “Your success should show in all aspects of your life,” says Dawn, “It is important to give back to the community, and encourage others to pursue their dreams, no matter the size.”
About Berkshire: Berkshire Associates Inc. is a progressive human resources consulting and software development firm, specializing in affirmative action, internal compensation analyses, and diversity. For over 24 years, Berkshire has been committed to helping companies find cost-effective solutions to everyday human resources challenges. We offer outsourcing and software solutions to meet the needs of any size company.