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The IBM TechXchange 2024 Awards

By Sonia Singh posted Fri October 25, 2024 11:50 AM

  

What a fabulous event! The IBM TechXchange 2024 Conference wrapped up with many prestigious awards being granted to IBM customers and IBM TechXchange Community members! Amy Tennison, VP of IBM TechXchange & Client Advocacy, granted these awards in person on stage at the IBM TechXchange Excellence Awards and Closing Ceremony.


We truly appreciate all the contributions that our community members make throughout the year, sharing their technical expertise, their experiences, tips and tricks with all community members.


In total, 22 TechXchange Excellence Awards were granted in the following categories:

  • 4 Excellence in Community Engagement Awards
  • 6 IBM watsonx Bootcamp Awards
  • 5 Excellence in Community Advocacy Awards
  • 7 Technical Excellence Awards:


Excellence in Community Engagement

  • Most Creative Use of Social Media – Shari Chiara
  • Most Well Attended Session – Elena Lowry (Building AI-driven applications with generative AI)
  • Highest Rated Session – Bradley Steinfeld & James Reeve (Build your first gen AI application the right way)
  • Learn N Score Scavenger Hunt – Kevin Dupont


IBM watsonx Bootcamp Awards

  • AI – Annika Dubbeldam
  • Business Automation – Martin Medina
  • IT Automation – Nirbhay Kularia
  • IBM Z – Todd Gades
  • Security – Kranthikumar Vemula
  • Sustainability – Khaled Ibrahim Abed


Excellence in Community Advocacy Awards

  • Ruth Bonser
  • Michael Nutt
  • Laticia Carrow
  • Andrey Klyachkin
  • Scott Walker


Technical Excellence Awards

More information on these awards and the winning entries are in this blog.

  • Excellence in AI at Work - Fabio Oliveria Guimaraes (Bank of Brazil, Brazil)
  • Excellence in AI-driven Automation - Stephan Gerali (Lockheed Martin, USA)
  • Excellence in Application Innovation - Thomas Gregg Faisis (Questronix, Phillipines)
  • Excellence in Hybrid Cloud - Youssef Largou (rKube, Morocco)
  • Excellence in Mainframe Innovation - Rene De Vleeschauwer (Kobee, Belgium)
  • Excellence in Open Source Contribution - Emma Slovgard (Dinoframe, Denmark)
  • Excellence in Operational Efficiency/Supply Chain - David Ganiford (British Antarctic Survey, UK)


To view the IBM TechXchange Excellence Awards and Closing Ceremony, you can check out the replay here.


And we encourage you to consider your contributions over the next year and putting your name in the ring for next year’s awards!


Sonia Singh

IBM TechXchange Advocate

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Laticia Carrow
Thu February 20, 2025 05:19 PM

I was not there when they called my name. On that day, I was caught in the middle of my life, battling the worst allergies, racing against time, trying to make it to the sandbox, and wondering if I was doing enough. Then, the messages started pouring in. Congratulations, pictures, kind words, and all while I was walking down the massive hallway, completely unaware that my name had been called for something bigger than I ever expected.

I never imagined I would be recognized that day. Watching the replay now, seeing the faces of so many brilliant and talented award recipients, I am filled with gratitude and awe. These are people who pour their hearts into this technology, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make the world just a little bit better one byte at a time. Their advocacy, their passion, their strength are all from the heart. 

This recognition is not just about me. It is about all of us who show up every day, despite the noise, the distractions, and the challenges. It is about the moments we feel empowered to push forward and to give back. It is about gathering others who are interested along for the ride and allowing them to drive safely and securely in this modern car to their successful destination.  To everyone who shared this honor with me, and to those who took the time to reach out, you made this moment unforgettable. Thank you for reminding me that even on the days we feel off, life has a way of surprising us in the most beautiful ways.