NORWOOD, MA, May 8, 2008 – Kate Hearn, Project Director Design Services for Cramer, a digital marketing and event solutions agency, is being honored as an industry Rising Star by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA), at its 19th Annual 2008 Woman of the Year award luncheon, Thursday, May 8, at the New York City Hilton.

“As a 2008 HBA Rising Star, Hearn is being recognized by Cramer along with her peers and colleagues as a healthcare professional who demonstrates exceptional dedication to improving the quality of the healthcare workforce through action and commitment, and we are proud to have her associated with HBA”, said Elizabeth M. Mutisya, MD, 2008 HBA President.

Each year, the HBA invites its Corporate Partners to designate one Rising Star from their company. This year’s group of Rising Stars represents professionals at various career stages and disciplines including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, advertising, public relations, medical education and market research, among other fields.

“I am delighted to see Kate recognized as an HBA Rising Star. Flexible and adaptable, from on-the-mark project management to tremendous art direction and creative expression, Kate manages her fast-moving team with clear vision, excellent communications skills and respect,” said Liz Kay, Vice President, Account Services, Cramer’s healthcare practice. “A pragmatic, smart and positive leader in her career, she embodies the well-balanced life, entering triathlons and road races while encouraging her co-workers to join her; raising her young family; and volunteering her time to help the HBA promote their brand with consistency and flair.”

The 19th annual award luncheon honors the HBA’s 2008 Woman of the Year, Charlotte Sibley, Senior Vice President, Leadership Development, Shire Pharmaceuticals, and HBA’s Honorable Mentor, Leonard Kanavy, Vice President, Commercial Operations, Genentech, Inc. Additionally, this year’s HBA Star Volunteer award will be presented to Anne Camille Talley, Principal, Health Leaders Consultancy.

About Cramer
Cramer is a digital marketing and event solutions agency that fuses creativity and technology to design and execute experiences that move audiences. For more than 25 years, the agency has helped the world's leading and emerging brands win and retain loyal customers, launch products and inspire sales teams. Reaching audiences online, offline, through emerging media, and face-to-face, Cramer creates personalized, integrated marketing programs and events that maximize marketing impact – and their clients' dollars. Cramer’s clients include Boston Scientific, Business Objects, Gillette, MasterCard and EMD Serono, Inc. Cramer is a privately-held company. For more information please go to http://www.crameronline.com or visit their blog at http://www.awidernet.com. 
 
About The HBA
The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA; www.hbanet.org) is celebrating its
30th year (1977-2007) as a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to furthering the advancement of women in healthcare worldwide. With 13 chapters and affiliates throughout the
United States and Europe, the HBA is headquartered in New Jersey with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Research Triangle Park, NC. The HBA provides educational opportunities for women and men to  develop cutting edge healthcare industry knowledge and leadership skills; recognizes outstanding women and men in the industry; provides opportunities for networking; creates greater visibility for women in the industry; fosters mentoring relationships; and serves as a conduit and sponsor for research on career advancement issues. The HBA has over 4,000 individual members and more than 125 corporate partners. It is widely recognized as the catalyst for the professional development and leadership of women in healthcare worldwide.

For further information on HBA or to read more about all the honorees, please go to www.hbanet.org and click on AWARDS.