Maureen
Patterson
'01
really
lights
up
a
room
-
literally.
The
theater
design
and
technical
grad
has
received
honors
this
year
from
both
Crain's
Cleveland
Business
and
Women
in
Sports
&
Events
Cleveland
(WISE)
for
her
phenomenal
work
and
leadership
as
owner
and
lead
designer
of
Solus
Lighting
LTD.
Patterson
brings
events
of
all
sorts
-
from
theatre
to
press
conferences
to
weddings
-
to
life
through
innovative
lighting
designs.
WISE Cleveland recognized Patterson this year as a 2019 WISE Woman of Inspiration. In a press release, the award is described as honoring "women who have made a significant impact in the business of sports and events and who continue to serve as a positive role model and resource for the advancement of women in the industry."
"I
am
truly
both
flattered
and
humbled
to
receive
this
recognition,"
shared
Patterson
in
the
press
release.
"I
have
been
extremely
fortunate
to
have
so
many
opportunities
that
have
helped
motivate,
advance
and
inspire
others
in
the
industry."
Only a month after the announcement of this honor, Patterson was also named a Notable Woman in Entrepreneurship by Crain's Cleveland Business. This honor recognizes women who are outstanding leaders in their respective businesses.
Patterson's
passion
and
attention
to
detail
help
her
to
craft
creative
lighting
designs
imbued
with
storytelling.
"Lighting keeps the focus on where the impact should be - such as the speaker, the new product or the building you are dedicating," Patterson explained in a Solus Lighting blog post. "It's about guiding attention, presenting information and moving your audience through the story you want to tell. Lighting can truly transform any venue into the backdrop you need to communicate with your audience."
