Columbus CEO Magazine, June 2008
Resource is proud to be included in Columbus CEO Magazine for the 2nd month in a row. This time, there is an article discussing our approach to green infrastructure. With the new rave in our industry being ‘going green,’ Rii is embracing the innovative technologies that will help make our world a better - and greener - place.
Columbus CEO Magazine, May 2008
Farah Majidzadeh, was featured along with seven other successful Central Ohio women in May’s issue of CEO Magazine. The article, titled “Executive Women,” discussed their journeys along the way and goals for the future, in addition to insights of being a top-executive woman in today’s workplace. Having overcome many challenges over the years, Farah has built a solid engineering consulting firm with the goal of gradual expansion for the future. She is particularly proud of her four children who have worked their way from the ground up to being vice presidents and of the ‘big family’ atmosphere that has been built within the firm.
WTS Columbus Names Resource Employer of the Year
The Columbus chapter of the Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) recently named Resource International Employer of the Year. Accepting the award was our CEO and Chairperson, Farah Majidzadeh (pictured, 2nd from the left).
2006 WELD 12 Women You Should Know Calendar
The Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD) selected Farah Majidzadeh, CEO and Chairperson of Resource International, Inc., to be included in the 2006 WELD Women You Should Know Calendar. This calendar is designed to showcase central Ohio women who are making a difference in the business and professional communities. Her story is featured in the month of August. WELD began publishing its calendar in 2005 in an effort to recognize those women who have demonstrated extraordinary skills and leadership in their respective industries.
Resource
International CEO Awarded
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
On May 11, 2002, Farah
B. Majidzadeh, CEO and Chairperson of Resource International, joined
an impressive roster that includes George Bush Sr., Jimmy Carter, Bill
Clinton, Gerald Ford, Rosa Parks, Rudy Giuliani, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra,
Coretta Scott King, Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, Elie Weisel and General
Norman Schwarzkopf when she was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor
in New York City.
The Ellis Island Medal of Honor was created in 1986 to pay homage to "remarkable Americans who exemplify outstanding qualities in both their personal and professional lives, while continuing to preserve the richness of their particular heritage." Celebrating America's "pluralism and democracy", the award recognizes members of a diverse assortment of ethnic groups whose outstanding achievements have contributed to building America. The award is sponsored by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc. (NECO), which has presented the medal of honor to more than 1300 Americans since 1986.
2002
Ohio Award for Excellence, Divided Highways
Presented by the American
Concrete Pavement Association
Resource International
was presented with the 2002 Award for Excellence for the Design and Construction
of the 4-lane Resurfacing (Noble 77) Noble County 6.22, Ohio project.
2003
Engineering Excellence Awards
Presented by American Consulting Engineers
Council
Awarded Outstanding
Achievement for Design Services and Support on State Route 16, Muskingum
County, Ohio.
International
Road Federation (IRF)
2000 Global Achievement Award
Resource International
was honored with the IRF Global Achievement Award for their innovation
in Construction methodology practices regarding their work on the Michael
A. Fox Regional Highway.
Constructech
Gold Vision Award
The
Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) won Constructech's Gold Vision
Award for their Construction Management Web site which was developed by
Resource International's Technology division. Entries were judged on the
innovation exhibited by the application of technology and the benefits
that have been realized as a result of the implementation. The OSFC's
construction management Web site currently manages over $3.5 billion in
construction throughout the state of Ohio. Resource International's technology
division, ProjectGrid.com, was recognized as the software enabler. Read
the full story.
Ohio
Women's Hall of Fame
Farah B. Majidzadeh, CEO and Chairperson of Resource International, was
recently inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame. The Ohio Women's
Hall of Fame was established in 1978 in order to provide public recognition
of outstanding women in Ohio. Farah was honored to join this elite group
in October of 2000.
Resource International, Inc.
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