Brenda Larsen Becker – Business-Government Relations Award
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Business-Government Relations Award – Brenda Larsen Becker
Brenda Larsen Becker, senior vice president of global government affairs for Boston Scientific, will receive the Bryce Harlow Business-Government Relations Award, which is given annually to a leader in government advocacy in recognition of an exemplary career in the profession. Prior to this role, she served in the Bush Administration for 6 years as assistant to Vice President Cheney for legislative affairs, responsible for advising the Vice President of the United States and senior White House staff on legislative strategy in the House and Senate. In addition, Ms. Becker was Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs for the United States Department of Commerce, where she provided advice and counsel to the Secretary of Commerce and other senior Commerce officials on Congressional and Intergovernmental affairs issues. Prior to her role at the Commerce Department, Ms. Becker was vice president for congressional communications at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, where she worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for almost 20 years. Ms. Becker holds a B.A. in political science and public administration from Michigan State University and a Master’s in business administration from Central Michigan University.
TRIBUTE VIDEO – Learn about Brenda Larsen Becker (and why she deserves this award) as her friends and colleagues discuss her career and lend their congratulations.
INTRODUCTION – Please enjoy this heartfelt video below from friend and colleague Alison “Lisi” Clark as she introduces Ms. Brenda Becker.
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH – We know you’ll enjoy the terrific remarks from Ms. Becker below as she accepts the Business Government Relations Award.