BUSINESS BRIEFS: Hawthorne-Castro wins Entrepreneur Of The Year; ‘Sustainable Business in Iowa’ author speaking

LOS ANGELES - Jessica Hawthorne-Castro, CEO of Hawthorne, a creative, analytics and technology-driven advertising agency, received the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Award in the Transformational Leader category in Greater Los Angeles.

As the world's most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming the world. Hawthorne-Castro was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special black-tie awards gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills June 20.

'It is an incredible honor to be chosen as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Winner in the Transformational Leader Category,” said Hawthorne-Castro. 'It is unbelievable that Tim Hawthorne received the EY Award nearly 20 years ago in the Midwest region and the tradition continues with Hawthorne doing groundbreaking work for our amazing clients and our exceptional team members who make it all possible.”

Hawthorne's innovative approach combines the art of right-brain creativity with the science of left-brain data analytics to create meticulously crafted and expertly executed campaigns that deliver dramatic results for clients. Hawthorne has won hundreds of creative awards over its nearly 35 year tenure, and since 2018, Hawthorne has won over 60 awards for its creative work and company culture, and Hawthorne-Castro has won dozens of awards for her leadership abilities and marketing influence.

‘Sustainable Business in Iowa' author speaking at library

Local author Adam Hammes will present his award-winning book, 'Sustainable Business in Iowa,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Fairfield Public Library meeting room.

The book provides a simple framework for those committed to environmental and social performance. Hammes weaves together easy-to-understand models with local business examples. Drawing from his time as manager of sustainability for Kum & Go, a consultant, and executive director of the Iowa Sustainable Business Forum, he explains what sustainable business means and documents the ways in which environmental and social responsibility programs unfold inside for-profit companies.

Thirty case studies from 23 Iowa businesses illustrate how to assess an organization and take the next successful steps. Some case studies will be recognizable, and many will be new.

'Sustainable Business in Iowa” is winner of 2018 Independent Press Award, best book in Environment category and the 2018 National Indie Excellence Award, best book in Green Living category.