Announcing Acosta Group’s Q2 2025 W.O.W. Award Winners
Our success is powered by people — and every quarter, the Ways of Working (W.O.W.) Champion Awards give us a chance to recognize the teammates who truly set the standard.
These awards honor the teammates who live out our 8 Ways of Working — people who collaborate, build trust, and push us all to aim higher.
Associates raise the bar in countless ways — whether it’s delivering results for clients, leading with integrity, or driving change. Here are just a few highlights from this quarter’s standouts:
“What truly sets Justin apart is his ability to lead by example. He doesn’t just talk about change, he drives it. His proactive approach, combined with a deep sense of accountability, inspires those around him to elevate their own ways of working.”
“Betty consistently exemplifies what it means to be a high-impact contributor on our team. Betty went above and beyond to drive results in her territory, ensuring top-tier execution of major seasonal initiatives.”
“Susan excels in her customer support role. She proactively addresses potential issues and continually strengthens her relationships with both clients and distributors.”
“Linda is very knowledgeable and flexible. She is always open to helping other districts who need help and is willing to take on new projects that we have not done before.”
“Beverly doesn’t wait to be told what needs to be done; she sees what’s needed and takes initiative. Her commitment is evident in the way she holds herself and others accountable and leads with integrity.”
“Jennifer exemplifies what it means to have an Owner’s Mindset. Over the past 6 months, she has successfully managed two territories, a challenge she embraced with grace, dedication, and excellence.”
“Lisa consistently delivers exceptional customer service while bringing new ideas. She is committed to building strong, lasting relationships and takes the time to truly understand each client during every interaction.”
“Peyton stepped into an acting manager role and has been doing an incredible job leading the Leadership Development Program. She’s made the transition look effortless, seamlessly integrating into the existing class while also taking on a brand-new cohort.”
“Christina’s dedication and expertise were instrumental in the success of a dynamic webinar that generated significant buzz. The impact was immediate—retailers and clients reached out to engage further, a testament to the exceptional quality of Christina’s work.”
This quarter’s winners represent every corner of our business, proving that no matter the role, the way we show up makes the difference.
Q2 2025 W.O.W. Champion Award Winners
Alain Paquette — Acosta Group*
Ashley Thomas — Acosta Group*
Austin Spitzer — Acosta Group*
Bobby Donaldson — Acosta Group*
Chloe Kirby — Acosta Group*
Christina Davis — Acosta Group*
Faith Miller — Acosta Group*
Jennifer Onorati Palha — Acosta Group*
Lori Storts — Acosta Group*
Nicholas Wallace — Acosta Group*
Nicole McNamee — Acosta Group*
Nicole Mylonas — Acosta Group*
Peyton Cox — Acosta Group*
Sharan Rai — Acosta Group*
Victoria Joyce — Acosta Group*
Wendy Mclaughlin — Acosta Group*
Amy Valentine — Acosta
Amy Wilson — Acosta
AnnMarie Crew — Acosta
Ashley Blehm — Acosta
Barry Rains — Acosta
Betty Panella — Acosta
Bobby Adams — Acosta
Briggette Warfle — Acosta
Felicia Mulder — Acosta
Irene Steele — Acosta
Jason Reimer — Acosta
Jim Falk — Acosta
John Cleary — Acosta
John Florio — Acosta
Scott Schuitema — Acosta
Sebastian Olrog — Acosta
Stephen Parker — Acosta
Alisha Grasso — ActionLink
Arthur Tesh — ActionLink
Craig Furlow — ActionLink
John Hueni — ActionLink
Justin Washington — ActionLink
Keith Fritz — ActionLink
Matthew Byrnes — ActionLink
Michael Beckerman — ActionLink
Rene Ruiz — ActionLink
Roger Meyer — ActionLink
Alisha Sternberg — CORE
Don Kramer — CORE
Susan Witten — CORE
Andres Cervantes — Crossmark
Angela Berry — Crossmark
Barbara Devine — Crossmark
Brenda Steele — Crossmark
Carol Edwardson — Crossmark
Carol Rivers — Crossmark
Chris Gulas — Crossmark
David Kline — Crossmark
Dawn Roop — Crossmark
Faith Proffitt — Crossmark
Kellie Lewis — Crossmark
Kim Harris — Crossmark
Linda Carmean — Crossmark
Marla Hicks — Crossmark
Michael Mackey — Crossmark
Nancy Hayes — Crossmark
Robbyn Jones — Crossmark
Ron Amedee — Crossmark
Steff Smith — Crossmark
Stephanie Steen — Crossmark
Terrina Rizor — Crossmark
Vicki Deadrick — Crossmark
Ariel Klar — Mosaic
Beverly Cummiskey — Mosaic
Edward Corona — Mosaic
Guy Brown — Mosaic
Kate McDermott — Mosaic
Stephanie Bolotta — Mosaic
Yolanda Xu — Mosaic
Caitlin Buchanan — Premium
Chris Allen — Premium
Edward Barrera — Premium
Himanshu Himanshu — Premium
Jennifer Bradle — Premium
Jennifer Richey — Premium
Kristy De La Cruz — Premium
Kurtis Van Buren — Premium
Mathieu Tremblay — Premium
Patricia Rodriguez — Premium
Thelma Gibbs — Premium
Tomiwa Kolapo — Premium
Zeke Lamb — Premium
Blair Copelin — Product Connections
Brenda Hernandez — Product Connections
Dana Magee — Product Connections
Deborah Colborne — Product Connections
Emily Avona — Product Connections
Jay Groh — Product Connections
Jonathon Jones — Product Connections
Lisa Petitte — Product Connections
Manny Grant — Product Connections
Peter Simon — Product Connections
Rita Galvan — Product Connections
Zach Bailey — Product Connections
*Associates denoted as Acosta Group represent various cross-agency functions, including Commercial Operations, Digital Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Strategy and Technology.
Want to see who’s been recognized in past quarters? Click here to explore previous winners.
