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Janet Wood Diederichs Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Ms. Wood Diederichs has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the public relations industry



    CHICAGO, IL, February 07, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Janet Wood Diederichs with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Ms. Wood Diederichs celebrates many years of experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

With more than 55 years of professional experience, Ms. Wood Diederichs most recently served as a consultant with IPREX from 2005 to 2010, having previously been a longtime partner with the firm from 1985 to 2005. Prior to obtaining these roles, she was president of Janet Diederichs & Associates, Inc., which she cites as the highlight of her career, and a public relations consultant in Chicago, IL, from 1970 to 2004. Earlier in her career, she was a regional manager of public relations for Braniff International Airways from 1953 to 1969 and a sales agent with Pan American World Airways from 1951 to 1952.

Ms. Wood Diederichs began her career as a student at Wellesley College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish in 1950. A former member of the board of directors and executive committee of the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry, she has been active with the International Women's Forum, the Woman's Athletic Club of Chicago, the Commercial Club of Chicago, the Wellesley College Business Leadership Council and the Arts Club of Chicago.

A respected leader in her community, Ms. Wood Diederichs has been affiliated with a number of professional organizations. The former president of the Junior League of Chicago, she has served on the Vatican Art Council, the Founders Council of the Field Museum, and the committee of Marshall Scholars. She is a lifetime trustee and member of the executive committee of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, a trustee of the Sherwood Conservatory of Music, a committee member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and a trustee of the Fourth Presbyterian Church. Ms. Wood Diederichs has served on the boards of directors of the Albert Pick Jr. Foundation, the International House at the University of Chicago, and the Chicago Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Throughout her career, Ms. Wood Diederichs has been recognized for her contributions. She has been featured in numerous honors publications, including multiple editions of Who's Who in Finance and Business, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the Midwest and Who's Who of American Women.

In recognition of outstanding contributions to her profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Janet Wood Diederichs has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.

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