Accent CEO and Owner Named 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year

On December 12, 2017, Enterprising Women magazine announced the winners of their 2018 Enterprising Women of the Year awards, including Erica Hughes, CEO, and Owner of Accent Group Solutions in St. Louis, MO. The annual tribute honors the world’s top women entrepreneurs. Hughes is recognized as a winner in the “over $5 million and up to $10 million in annual revenues” category. 

“I am humbled and excited to be a recipient of this award. It is such an honor to be listed among these amazing women.” Hughes says. She has served in the space of printing and distribution for 26 years and served as a leader for both public and private companies.

The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards is widely considered one of the most prestigious recognition programs for women business owners. To win, nominees must demonstrate that they have fast-growth businesses, mentor or actively support other women and girls involved in entrepreneurship, and stand out as leaders in their communities. 

Accent Group Solutions hosts three programs in collaboration with the Special School District in St. Louis that give young adults with special needs an opportunity to learn valuable work and social skills to help them succeed with future employment. They host a Vocational Skills Program, Summer Work Experience Program and Community Based Vocational Instruction. These programs have positively impacted hundreds of families in the St. Louis community.

Hughes and the other awardees will be recognized at the 16th Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration & Conference, to be held from March 4-6, 2018, at The Four Seasons Hotel in Miami, Florida.
 

“The recipients of the 2018 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards represent an amazing group of women entrepreneurs from across the United States and as far away as Kenya and Malta,” said Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women. “We could not be more proud to recognize their accomplishments as CEOs of fast-growth companies, community leaders, and role models and mentors to other women and girls. We look forward to shining the spotlight on them at our 16th annual awards event in March.”
 

About Accent Group Solutions: Accent is a printing, warehousing, fulfillment and packaging solutions provider in St. Louis, MO. Accent has certifications from both Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).