June 5, 2003

Driskill Honored as Woman of Excellence

It takes more than being successful in your career to become a Woman of Excellence.  Success can come from being at the right place at the right time.  But a Woman of Excellence must define excellence through her actions – leadership, energy, determination, vision, confidence, and more.  Women’s Enterprise magazine, IBM and the YWCA of Greater Dallas honored Cynthia Driskill, President and CEO of CDG, as a Woman of Excellence for 2003. 
 
“Winning this award is a great honor because it encompasses all aspects of my work,” Driskill said.  “I’ve been blessed with the success of CDG, and it has afforded me the opportunity to expand my involvement within the community,” she said. 
One of her accomplishments in the community was the creation of “CEOs Walk the Walk”.  As a member of the March of Dimes’ Board of Directors, Driskill wanted a way for small businesses to make the impact of a large corporation.  CEOs of small or mid-sized companies raise money and walk together.  In 2002, the first year of “CEOs Walk the Walk,” the event raised $24,000.  In 2003, the goal is $250,000.
 
Other Women of Excellence this year include Rose Broussard, Frito-Lay; Vivian Castleberry, Author; Laura Estrada, Garza Business Services, Inc.; Grace McDermott, Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce; and Patricia Richards, Shell Oil Company. 
 
About CDG
CDG is a national consulting firm specializing in the selection, implementation, and maintenance of HCM systems.  CDG supports all major HCM systems, including PeopleSoft and SAP.  CDG and Cynthia Driskill, CEO, have received many awards, including the Ernst & Young Southwest Entrepreneur of the Year, Working Woman magazine’s National General Excellence Award, and The Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award.  For more information, visit www.cdg-inc.com.