Credit Solutions Exec Wins Best Entrepreneur In 5th Annual Stevie® Awards For Women In Business RICHARDSON, TX — (Nov. 19, 2008) — Credit Solutions' Chief Operating Officer won Best Entrepreneur among service businesses with up to 2,500 employees in the 2008 international Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. "I am so very proud to represent a company that provides a viable alternative to declaring bankruptcy to hard-working consumers who are facing insurmountable financial hardships," said. Produced by the creators of the prestigious American Business Awards, the international Women in Business competition recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding women executives, business owners and the companies they run. More than 1,200 nominations were submitted in 50 categories, and winners of the 5th annual competition were announced Fri., Nov. 14 at a New York reception in the Mariott Marquis Hotel, Times Square. "I couldn't be happier for the team of women leaders that has helped grow our company into the industry leader," said Doug Van Arsdale, CEO of Credit Solutions, a Stevie finalist for Fastest-Growing Company of the Year. "This is a significant achievement for which you are to be applauded," the organizers said. "This means that independent judges agreed that these entries are worthy of international recognition." The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are governed by a Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors that features many leading women entrepreneurs and business luminaries. About the Stevie Awards The Stevie Awards were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and business people worldwide. Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Selling Power Sales Excellence Awards. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace and have become one of the world's most coveted awards. For a complete list of finalists and winners, visit http://www.stevieawards.com. About Credit Solutions The nation's debt settlement industry leader, Credit Solutions is a platinum-level member of the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators, a charter policy partner of the United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives (USOBA), and accredited through BSI Management Systems for compliance with USOBA Best-Practice Standards. For more information about Credit Solutions and its debt settlement program, visit http://www.creditsolutions.com or call toll-free 1-800-353-7630.