The Kantata Catalyst Awards 2025
Catalyst Awards honor individuals and teams transforming professional services through bold thinking, exceptional execution, and lasting impact. Awards presented at Kantata Converge.
Call for Nominations
Recipients aren’t just adapting to change — they’re driving it. Whether by elevating client experiences, delivering measurable business results, or sparking innovation, Catalyst Award recipients embody what’s possible when strategy meets action.
This year, for the first time, nominations are open to everyone — you don’t need to be a Kantata customer to submit or be nominated.
Submit NominationClient Experience Champion
Recognizes individuals or teams who deliver exceptional, personalized experiences that exceed client expectations and create lasting value.
Read Full CriteriaChampion of Innovation
Honors bold thinkers who embrace new ideas, challenge the status quo, and lead innovation that creates measurable value.
Read Full CriteriaResults Champion
Celebrates individuals or teams who deliver significant business impact through operational excellence, strategic execution, and cross-functional leadership.
Read Full CriteriaHow it Works
You can nominate yourself, your team, or a peer by completing the form. All nominations received by August 15 will be considered. Award recipients and honorable mentions will be announced at Kantata Converge, September 30 to October 2, 2025.
Accolades for Award Recipients
We understand that you and your peers are continuously making a difference in your organizations and the professional services industry. Let’s come together to celebrate success and honor the exceptional contributions of individuals and teams like yours.
Award Memorabilia
Receive a prestigious award at Kantata’s User Conference, and an award badge for your LinkedIn profile.
Industry Recognition
Be featured in the Kantata Catalyst Awards press release, and across Kantata community and social media networks.
Guest Speaker Opportunity
You’re invited to appear on an episode of The Professional Services Pursuit Podcast or write a guest blog to share your expertise and experiences.
Honoring Past Recipients
Past Catalyst Award winners have inspired us with their boldness, creativity, and commitment to excellence. They’ve:
- Transformed client delivery and elevated service outcomes
- Led complex change with clarity and confidence
- Created lasting impact within their teams, organizations, and industries
2024
2024 Client Experience Champion
Sylvia Kong Isbell
Principal Business Analyst at Esri
For outstanding committment to supporting her users and participation in Co-Innovation Councils with Kantata’s Product Management team to ensure meaningful product enhancements.
2024 Innovation Champion
Mike Wilson-Phillips
Head of Delivery Operations, Qodea
For visionary leadership in integrating systems and uniting teams resulting in 45% ARR growth and transformed business operations.
2024 Results Champion
SCOTT LEE
Director of Business Applications at Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP
For consolidating legacy PSA systems into Kantata SX resulting in $300,000 annual savings.
2024 Results Champion
RYAN O’SHEA
Vice President Customer Services at Digital.ai
For driving an increase in billable utilization from 36% to 44% by August, and helping the company exceed its utilization target.
2023
2023 Client Experience Champion
LAURA TURNER
Senior Application Administrator at West Monroe
For overseeing an ERP integration effort that saves 30 hours per month through automation.
2023 Client Experience Champion
JOE MACKIE
Manager of Client Servicesat Watermark Insights
For leading initiatives that improved the customer experience and increased PM team utilization from 40% to 75%.
2023 Innovation Champion
MICHAEL BEADLE
Director AMER Services at Nutanix
For empowering project managers with six automated reports, four dashboards, and nearly 75 project templates.
2023 Innovation Champion
DERICK CHIONG
Business Operations Manager at 8x8
For spearheading an automated process linking Salesforce and Kantata that saves 730 hours annually.