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Inc. 500 Hall of Fame Inc. Magazine Honors Tastefully Simple with Hall of Fame Induction, CEO All-Star Status
In 2005, Tastefully Simple became one of the newest members of the Inc. 500* Hall of Fame. From the time the Hall of Fame was established back in 1986, only 81 companies have received this prestigious honor.

Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan was also awarded Inc. 500 All-Star status by the magazine. Its annual list of All-Stars includes founders and CEOs who've grown their companies to be household names. Read more ...

Winning WorkplacesTop Small Workplaces National Finalist
In 2009, Tastefully Simple was honored to be recognized by The Wall Street Journal and Winning Workplaces as a Top Small Workplaces national finalist. Read more ...



  AHA Start! Fit Friendly AwardAHA Start! Fit Friendly Award
As a result of efforts to create physical activity and wellness programs for its employees, Tastefully Simple is a 2009 Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition program.

Stevie AwardsStevie Awards for Women in Business
Tastefully Simple received the Employer of the Year and Website of the Year 2008 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan was also named a Best Entrepreneur finalist. Read more ...


  Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal Industry LeadersMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's Industry Leaders
In July 2008, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal honored Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan as one of 25 top industry leaders in the paper's 11th annual "Women in Business" publication. Read more ...
Minnesota Entrepreneur of the YearMinnesota Entrepreneur of the Year
At a special ceremony in December 2007, Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan was presented with the Minnesota Entrepreneur of the Year award by Minnesota Entrepreneurs, Inc.


  PINK Magazine's Top 50 Women Business Owners
Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan and Founding Partner & COO Joani Nielson were named to PINK's list of Top 50 Women Business Owners! In its November 2007 issue, the magazine spotlights their success with Tastefully Simple.


Minnesota Governor's AwardMinnesota Governor's Award
Tastefully Simple's commitment to the environment was recognized with the Minnesota Governor's Award for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention in 2007. Read more ...



  Twin Cities Business Hall of FameTwin Cities Business Magazine's Hall of Fame
In July 2006, Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan became one of the newest members of the Minnesota Business Hall of Fame. Read more ...
Fast Company Top 25 Women Business Builders AwardFast Company Magazine's Top 25 Women Business Builders
In 2005, Fast Company named Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan #2 on the magazine's list of top 25 women business owners in the U.S. and Canada. Read more ...


  Entrepreneur of the Year 2003Ernst & Young Awards
In 2003, Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan was named a National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® finalist. She was also selected as the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year for Minnesota and the Dakotas in 2000.

ADDY AwardADDY Awards
Over the years, Tastefully Simple has received several ADDY awards from the American Advertising Federation for the company's excellence and creativity in packaging, printed materials and marketing pieces.
   


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