Anika Begay
Sponsored by First Horizon (NYSE:), the awards honor individuals and companies including Salesforce (NYSE:), Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Hubspot who drive business growth with gratitude.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thank youthe first on-demand gratitude platform for businesses, SMBs and individual contributors, today announced the finalists for its annual awards Gratitude in Business Awards™ 2024 program. New this year, Thnks will also recognize a company that embraces gratitude as a core part of its business development strategy.
Sponsored by First horizonThe Thnks Gratitude in Business Awards™ celebrate exceptional individuals who embody Thnks’ core values in creating a culture that fosters business growth with gratitude. Finalists in the Individual category were nominated by colleagues, partners, customers or suppliers for whom they have inspired professional growth and fostered positive company cultures. Individuals were able to nominate their own companies for the new Company category.
It has been well documented and wanted that showing gratitude leads to increased productivity, increased business relationships, and increased employee motivation to do their best to achieve goals. Thnks has created technology that converts small acts of gratitude into lasting business relationships that generate loyalty and revenue. These awards are an opportunity to honor people and companies that make others feel appreciated “and not just part of a transaction.
The finalists for the Thnks Gratitude in Business Awards 2024 are:
Company Category:
- Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
- Lease cake
- Numeracle
- Pegasus Logistics
- Sales force
Individual Category:
- Anna-Vija McCloud, CEO of Piccolo Solutions: A go-to small business owner who prioritizes the success of her clients and her team, she is actively involved in philanthropic and community programs and ensures her team receives recognition for the company’s achievements, while balancing her personal and professional life with a strong commitment to volunteering.
- Kylie Neschke, Enterprise Account Manager at Slack, Salesforce: An exceptional gambler who always puts in the effort to do her job, supporting colleagues, solving complex customer problems and selflessly contributing to the success of the team, even when she doesn’t directly benefit from it.
- Julie Rotan, Senior Manager, Customer Success at Hubspot: Key leader who has had a significant impact on the company by revitalizing the company culture, implementing employee appreciation initiatives, and consistently providing support and encouragement to colleagues.
- Troy Stevenson, Account Manager at Pegasus Logistics Group: She has made an outstanding contribution to promoting individual and team development, creating a positive company culture and consistently supporting colleagues through encouragement, accountability and selfless acts of kindness.
- Chaitra Vedullapalli, President of Women in Cloud: Renowned entrepreneur who drives business growth, creates positive corporate cultures, excels with innovative strategies, and embodies professional excellence through her extensive experience, successes, and leadership in the technology industry.
“We’ve been overwhelmed by the stories of how individuals and businesses alike are using gratitude as a business development strategy,” said Brendan Kamm, co-founder and CEO of Thnks. “We look forward to these awards every year, and the stories continue to showcase how people and businesses are building meaningful business relationships. In a world increasingly driven by automation and AI, choosing finalists whose values center around creating, nurturing and maintaining human connections is always inspiring for our judging team. We’re honored to highlight the 2024 finalists for the Thnks Gratitude in Business Awards™ and share their incredible stories of impact and appreciation.”
The Thnks Gratitude in Business Awards™ Individual winner will receive $10,000 in Thnks credits to start a gratitude program at their company, a $500 credit from select Thnks retailers, and a $2,500 donation to the charity of their choice. The other finalists will each receive a $100 credit from select Thnks retailers. The winner of the Corporate category will receive $10,000 in Thnks credits.
To vote for one of the Gratitude in Business Awards™ finalists, visit the official website HerePublic voting will be open until September 12, 2024, and the winner will be announced in late September.
ABOUT THNKS
Founded in 2016, Thnks believes that making people feel appreciated, not just part of a transaction, is a business development strategy. Used by over 10,000 teams and 120 Fortune 500 companies, Thnks is an on-demand gratitude platform for businesses, SMBs, and individuals that converts small acts of gratitude into lasting business relationships that drive loyalty and revenue. The Thnks platform incorporates technology, program analytics, and budget compliance/adherence to offer customers a more cost-effective, intentional, and authentic way to make people feel appreciated. To date, millions of Thnks have been sent, proving that small acts of gratitude drive disproportionate business impact.
ABOUT FIRST HORIZON
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $82.2 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024, is a leading regional financial services firm committed to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and advice. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, First Horizon Bank subsidiary operates in 12 states in the Southern United States. The company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, personal, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and one of the 10 most trusted banks in the United States. Learn more at www.FirstHorizon.com.
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