The Stevie? Awards

The second annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence is now open for entries! The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors. Individuals and organizations worldwide are eligible to enter - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. See all 2025 categories, here: https://hubs.ly/Q03bb27p0 Request your 2025 entry kit to learn all about the competition: https://hubs.ly/Q03b9Hyz0

?? Stevie-winner Lita Shon-Roy, CEO of TECHCET and the Critical Materials Council has been instrumental in providing industry leaders with critical market intelligence on semiconductor process materials. Since taking over as CEO in 2016, she has expanded TECHCET into a trusted global source for semiconductor materials research. She led the integration of the Critical Materials Council (CMC) into TECHCET, growing it from seven chip fabricators to a network of 15 fabricators and 60 material suppliers. Through TECHCET’s reports, structured collaboration events, and industry analysis, she has helped businesses and government entities address geopolitical impacts, raw material sourcing, and regulatory challenges. Under Shon-Roy’s leadership, TECHCET has become a key resource for navigating disruptions in semiconductor manufacturing. The organization provides in-depth market analysis and facilitates discussions among industry stakeholders, ensuring that decision-makers have access to the data and insights needed to manage supply chain risks. Through TECHCET’s research and CMC events, she has fostered stronger collaboration between chipmakers and suppliers, helping the industry adapt to shifting economic and political landscapes. Lita Shon-Roy won a Gold #StevieAward for Thought Leader of the Year in Business Services in The 2024 International Business Awards?. Applications for The 2025 International Business Awards are now open. Submit your nomination today ? https://hubs.ly/Q038MtCq0

?? Join our upcoming webinar on April 1 and discover how to prepare winning nominations for the 2025 Stevie? Awards for Great Employers! Register Now— even if you can't make it live, register anyway to access to the recording and slides: https://hubs.ly/Q03bc3nh0 What to expect ?? - Insider insights on the nomination and judging processes - Guidance on choosing the right categories - Storytelling techniques to create compelling entries - Tips to make your nomination stand out - Learn what distinguishes Gold–Silver–Bronze and Grand #StevieAwards - Learn what is new and different in the 2025 edition of the Stevie Awards for Great Employers - Live Q&A with speakers The Stevie Awards for Great Employers are an international business awards competition that are open to all organizations worldwide. The awards recognize the world's best organizations to work for, and the HR teams, professionals, achievements, new products, and suppliers that help to create and drive great places to work. The next entry deadline is April 8.

Grand Stevie? Award Winners have been announced in the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. ?? These are the "best of show" awards in the competition and cannot be applied for directly. The winners of this year's Grand Awards are: 1. DP DHL, worldwide, with 91.5 award points earned by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award wins by DHL affiliates in 17 nations, is the most honored organization in the 2025 competition. This is the 13th year in a row in which the multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, headquartered in Bonn, Germany, has won a Grand Stevie in the program. They have placed first on the list of most honored organizations 11 years out of 13. 2. IBM worldwide (71.5 award points). IBM has won a Grand Stevie Award in the program for the ninth consecutive year. 3. Sales Partnerships, Inc., Broomfield, Colorado USA (48 points). Sales Partnerships has won a Grand Stevie Award for the eighth consecutive year, as well as in 2016. 4. Intuit (34 points) earned by Intuit Canada, Toronto, Ontario, and Intuit Mailchimp, Atlanta, Georgia USA. 5. ValueSelling Associates, Inc., Carlsbad, California USA (33 points). ValueSelling also won Grand Stevies in 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q03cw-3d0

?? Curious about what makes a customer service department truly stand out? Dive into Greg Salvato's insights from judging the 2025 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Greg is the CEO of TouchPoint One. Greg's ?????? ??????????????????: ?? ???? ??????’?? ?????? ???????? — ????????????, ????????????????, ?????? ?????????????? ??????. AI was in the house, but rarely as the centerpiece. The best entries used automation to enhance, not replace, human expertise. ?? ???????????????????? ????????’?? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????????? (???? ?????????? ??????????????). Instead, it was about elevating service, reducing friction, and making agents more effective. The best teams weren’t shrinking but rather expanding capabilities. ?? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???? ?? ?????????????? ????????????! Some teams proved that contact centers aren’t just about issue resolution but driving sales, retention, and loyalty. Really appreciated these stories as they showed a clear path for an evolved, expanded agent and CX organization role. ?? ?????????????????? ???????????????????? = ???? ??????????????. The most impactful teams invested in training, leadership development, and employee engagement, proving that great CX starts from within. ?? ?????? ?????? ?????????????? “????????” ?????? “??????????” ?????? ??????????????. Some teams had incredible results but failed to tell their story effectively. The best entries were doing great work - and articulating their impact clearly. I make this point not just in the context of awards, but because the stories you tell internally (you are telling them, right?) are what equip, align, engage, and inspire your CX team - the rocket fuel for lasting success. ??

?? Don't miss our WEBINAR tomorrow at 3:00 PM (GMT +3) / 7:00 AM (EST), How to Prepare Effective Nominations for The International Business Awards?! This informative one-hour discussion with Q&A will help you perfect your entries before the April 9 entry deadline. Secure Your Spot: https://hubs.ly/Q039jZTr0 Our speakers will provide expert guidance regarding the nomination process, how to decide which categories to enter, and tips to help you craft nominations that leave a lasting impression on the judges. Even if you can't make the live event, all registrants will get access to the slide deck and replay.

??Stevie-winner Blissful Body Aesthetics, with locations in Rahway, New Jersey, and Miami, Florida, provides a range of professional aesthetic services, including full-body waxing, facials, yoni steams, eyebrow shaping and tinting, Epilfree (non-laser hair removal), and bikini chemical peels. Since opening in 2021, Blissful Body Aesthetics has built a strong reputation for its expertise and client-focused approach. The studio focuses on high-quality treatments using luxury products while maintaining strict hygiene standards. Each client receives services in a private suite for a personalized experience. In 2023, Blissful Body Aesthetics became a certified Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) in New Jersey. For the month of February 2024, Blissful Body Aesthetics was featured in Elite Beauty Society’s Black History Month blog series, discussing Founder and CEO Sherry Hurtado’s start-up journey and the importance of providing benefits, growth opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance for her team of minority women entrepreneurs. Their commitment to quality and innovation in the beauty industry has now been recognized with a #StevieAward for Startup of the Year – Business Services Industries. ?? Enter for the 2025 program ? https://hubs.ly/Q038MvFy0

?? Stevie-winner Beyond The Valley LLP (btvadventures), founded in 2022, is a premier provider of active adventures and cultural experiences in Pakistan’s stunning Karakoram region. Headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, the company operates with a team of 10 employees and specializes in offering sustainable and responsible travel services. Founded by Hina Umer and Umer Latif, Beyond the Valley emerged from their shared passion for travel and admiration for the serene beauty of the mountains. Despite Pakistan's awe-inspiring landscapes, the country remains an underexplored destination for many global travelers. The founders' vision was to create a company that not only provides exceptional travel experiences but also helps raise awareness about the unique cultural and natural treasures the Karakoram region offers. Beyond the Valley seeks to change the narrative about Pakistan by promoting tourism in a way that respects both the environment and the local communities. Beyond the Valley won a Bronze #StevieAward for Best Small Hospitality & Leisure Company of the Year in The 2024 International Business Awards?. They also won a People's Choice Stevie Award for Favorite Companies in the Hospitality and Leisure category. ?? Read the full blog ? https://hubs.ly/Q0380DYZ0

Today is the final entry deadline for the 2025 (12th annual) Asia-Pacific #StevieAwards! All organizations in the 29 nations of the #APAC region are invited to apply. There are awards categories honoring innovation in all industries and fields. Award categories include Marketing, HR, Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Technology, Events, Sustainability, and many more. ?? Eligibility extends from 1 July 2022, through the date on which you submit your nominations. All nominations must be submitted in English. Submit nominations at https://hubs.ly/Q03bPn-_0

?? We are pleased to announce that ValueSelling Associates, Inc. is a sponsor the 2025 (19th annual) #StevieAwards for Sales & Customer Service! A dedicated supporter since 2008, ValueSelling Associates is sponsoring the Sales Individual Categories, which include Woman of the Year in Sales, Senior Sales Executive of the Year, Virtual and Pre-Sales Professional of the Year, Sales Representative of the Year, and Sales Training or Education Professional of the Year, among others. Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service winners will be celebrated at an award ceremony on April 10 in New York City. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q03bNKx90