On December 14th, we held our Annual Awards Ceremony to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our dedicated team members. At Riley Decker Companies, we believe in recognizing the outstanding contributions of our employees who consistently go above and beyond to make a significant impact that defines our company culture. Join us in recognizing our 2023 Nominees and Winners!
Individual Awards
Passion and Purpose
The Passion and Purpose Award showcases the unique passions of our employees beyond the workplace. Employees apply by filling out an application and an essay that further describes their passion. Our dear friend, Pastor James Duncan of Urban Outreach and The Lord’s Gym in Northern Kentucky decides on who will be awarded a maximum of $1,500 to put towards the passion they are showcasing.
The winners of the Passion and Purpose Award this year are:
Isaiah Daniels and Amanda Valoy Vargas
Brand Ambassador Award
The Brand Ambassador Award recognizes an employee who represents our brands in person and through social media. We measure this through leadership feedback and social engagement through our Brand Ambassador Program along with personal social media pages.
The Nominees for the 2023 Brand Ambassador Award are:
- Olivia Ramirez
- Joey Stoller
- Sloane Dierker
The winner of our 2023 Brand Ambassador Award is… Sloane Dierker!
Brick Wall Award
The Brick Wall Award recognizes an employee who will “run through a brick wall” to be successful. This employee is considered a brick in the foundation of the company and is someone we can rely on to grow our business for the foreseeable future.
The Nominees for the 2023 Brick Wall Award are:
- Tessie Ward
- Amanda Cole
- Nataly Perusier
The winner of our 2023 Brick Wall Award is… Amanda Cole!
Garden Hose Award
The Garden Hose Award recognizes an employee who is willing to “drink out of a hose”. Simply put, someone who does a lot with a little and never makes excuses of why they can’t be successful. They make the most of every opportunity no matter the support or resources.
The Nominees for the 2023 Garden Hose Award are:
- Nick Booth
- Breona Link
- Jay Adams
The winner of our 2023 Garden Hose Award is… Nick Booth!
Rookie of the Year Award
The Rookie of the Year Award honors an employee hired during 2023 who embodies our Company’s Core Values. This award is measured by leaderboard activity, client engagement, and impact on our culture.
The Nominees for the 2023 Rookie of the Year Award are:
- Chris LePore
- Lauren Neal
- Chrismerry Torres
The winner of our 2023 Rookie of the Year Award is… Lauren Neal!
Employee of the Year Award
The Employee of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has worked relentlessly throughout 2023 to improve their center, the company, and their personal and professional self.
The Nominees for the 2023 Employee of the Year Award are:
- Jordan Hawkins
- Minerva Vargas
- Alex Wanstrath
The winner of our 2023 Employee of the Year Award is… Alex Wanstrath!
Center Awards
Highest Sales
The Center that had the Highest Sales during 2023 was…. Okolona, KY!
Most Outstanding Center Award
This award is designed to acknowledge & celebrate excellence within a center that demonstrates exceptional performance in various aspects such as metrics, consistency, impact, innovation/improvement, communication, & more.
Our Nominees for the 2023 Most Outstanding Center Award are:
- Fairfield
- Sharonville
- Shively
The Center that won the 2023 Most Outstanding Center Award is… Sharonville, OH!
Rising Center Award
This award is designed to acknowledge the center that has shown significant growth, improvement, and potential for future success. This award celebrates the center’s promising trajectory within our company.
Our Nominees for the 2023 Rising Center Award are:
- Coatesville
- Fairfield
- Mid-Cities
The Center that won the 2023 Rising Center Award is… Mid-Cities, TX!
We are immensely proud of all our nominees and finalists for being recognized through these awards. As we reflect on the accomplishments of our teams and employees, we look forward to another year of growth and success!
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