The Influential Businesswomen awards, presented by Acquisition International (AI), are being held for the ninth year to honor all of the award recipients and their achievements. Each year, Acquisition International honors and highlights the accomplishments of the most remarkable and inspirational female business leaders from all over the world.
For the second year in a row, Barbara Rubel has been given the First Responder Mental Health & Wellness Speaker of the Year 2024 award. It is a long journey from being initially nominated, undergoing the research and judging stages, and finally receiving the award.
Barbara responded to winning the award:
“I am thrilled to announce that I have been honored with the “First Responder Mental Health & Wellness Speaker of the Year 2024 (South Atlantic USA)” Award in the Acquisition International Influential Businesswomen Awards 2024! This prestigious award celebrates women globally who drive innovation and catalyze change. I am deeply grateful for the recognition, especially as a keynote speaker on vicarious trauma for over 25 years.
Congratulations to all the industry disruptors, innovation pioneers, and exceptional first responders, victim services, and healthcare leaders who received awards this year. I extend my heartfelt thanks to those who nominated me. Being acknowledged for my dedication to suicide prevention, support for the traumatically bereaved, and assistance for professionals coping with compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma is truly humbling.”
As part of the Influential Businesswoman Awards 2024, Barbara is included in the company listing in the A-Z directory of awardees. Here is this year’s directory of awardees – Acquisition International Winners List.
The Acquisition International winners supplement can be seen on the Acquisition International website.
Barbara Rubel is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, author, and trainer who helps organizations address the human impact of high-stress and trauma-exposed work. Through Griefwork Center, Inc., she provides speaking and training on compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, moral injury, suicide postvention, grief, resilience, and workplace well-being.
Creator of the FABULOUS TRANSFORMATION® framework, Barbara brings more than three decades of experience translating complex topics into practical strategies that strengthen resilience, support employee well-being, and help organizations create healthier, more sustainable workplaces.
Barbara is a Board-Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and a Diplomate with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. She holds a Master of Arts in community health with a concentration in thanatology and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Brooklyn College.
