In addition to being C.E.O. of World Guide Publishing ™, T.R. Threston is a well-known, and, highly respected, award winning travel writer. And, she worked as a travel agent for a number of years before turning to a career in writing for magazines, newspapers, on-line media, and, guidebooks.

In addition to her work, T.R. is on the Board of Trustees of The New York Social Network, a charitable organization that helps raise awareness & funds for non-profit organizations. Threston also served as Chairwoman of New York Travel Writers Society 2013/2014, and, is actively involved with Collective Changes (a non-profit women's economic empowerment organization) where she serves as a Global Ambassador, KIVA and several United Nations non-profit organizations including Giving Tuesday where she serves as a Social Media Ambassador. She is a member of the 2013 Women's Museum Honor Roll, and, supports a number of charities on the local level.

Threston said in a statement said that she has been overwhelmed by all the recognition of her work this year, and, is grateful to be among the finalists for such a prestigious honor. The statement went on to say she is truly humbled to be among so many remarkable and esteemed fellow nominees.

In addition to being nominated for a 2014 "Women in Business" Stevie Award, Threston was also nominated for a prestigious 2014 National Association for Female Executives Women of Excellence Award. In addition, she has been selected by the Harris Charitable Trust as a "2014 Globally Notable Individual of Positive Change Honoree."

Tickets for the 2014 Stevie Awards for Women in Business dinner and presentations are currently on sale and, the price is $255 through November 5th, and $305 each thereafter. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, November 14 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. For a full list of finalists visit: http://www.stevieawards.com/pubs/women/awards/414_2252_24991.cfm