Sittercity.com’s Genevieve Thiers Selected As Mom’s Choice Awards Judge
Honors Excellence in Family-Friendly Media, Products and Services
CHICAGO, September 30, 2009 --- The Mom’s Choice Awards® has asked Genevieve Thiers, who founded Sittercity.com, the nation’s largest and most trusted online source for in-home care, to be a judge for their 2009 awards. The Mom’s Choice Awards recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for creating quality family-friendly media, products and services.
Thiers, a babysitter who had logged in more than 2,500 child care jobs, is currently the leading expert in the online caregiving industry. This babysitter-turned-entrepreneur has also recently published her first book, “Love at First Sit: A Parent’s Guide to Finding and Keeping the Perfect Babysitter,” in 2006. She currently serves as the iVillage Babysitting Expert and frequently appears in the media regarding child care stories.
In addition, Thiers has been repeatedly recognized for her innovative vision and unique skills, securing 14 national and international awards on behalf of herself and the company. In 2007, Thiers was listed on Forbes Junior Power League and in Crain’s Chicago Business "40 Under 40.” Prior to that, she was recognized in a ceremony by President Bush at the White House as the Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2006 and also received the Women’s Business Development Center Rising Star Award for 2005.
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About Sittercity.com®Sittercity.com, the inventor of online caregiving, is America's largest and most trusted online source for child care, pet care, senior care, housesitting, housekeeping and tutoring. As the industry leader in online care, Sittercity has a network of more than a million caregiver profiles nationwide, and helps families and individuals across America find the perfect in-home care provider quickly, easily and safely. Sittercity's care-seekers can use the company's four-step screening process, which includes checking references, reading caregiver reviews, conducting interviews and utilizing free access to background checks. Sitter profiles also come with photos, experience, training, safety skills, availability calendars, reviews and more. The pioneer of its field, Sittercity has been featured by thousands of media outlets, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The View, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and many more. Sittercity has also received twelve national awards, including a U.S. Small Business Administration award in 2006 from President Bush, and three international awards, including first place in the prestigious UPS "Out of the Box" Small Business contest. Sittercity's Corporate Program now serves a number of marquee clients, including Avon, Mastercard, FOX Networks, Pitney Bowes, and Monster Worldwide. For more information, visit the company Web site at http://www.sittercity.com.
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