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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Winning Wednesday: FAN Ministry, St. Philip AME Church
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A winning moment for a ministry creating a healthier community through the FAN Ministry which stands for faith, activity and nutrition. St. Philip AME Church was recently awarded Healthy Savannah's 2025 Innovation Award for health awareness. FAN host the annual Taste of St. Philip event, where church members share recipes and healthier food options. In addition, they organize an annual health fair, a walking in the spirit contest, and incorporate fan moments during sermons to discuss important health topics. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fibre2Fashion
16-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Innovation Award Winners announced for Techtextil & Texprocess 2025
The 2025 Innovation Award winners for Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas have been officially announced, recognizing technologies and forward-thinking solutions shaping the future of the technical textiles and sewn products industries. Award Recipients: The 2025 Innovation Award winners for Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas have been announced. Honorees include UNIFI, Automatex, JUKI, and Aptean for breakthroughs in sustainability, automation, and digitalisation. These innovations aim to enhance efficiency and reshape the future of technical textiles and sewn products. The next shows will be held in Raleigh (2026) and Atlanta (2027). Techtextil North America Best New Technology: UNIFI – REPREVE Takeback Texprocess Americas Best New Technology & Digitalization: Automatex – Automated Fitted Sheet Sewing and Folding Line Best New Technology: JUKI – JUKI DX-01 Best New Concept: Aptean – Aptean Shop Floor Control 'These winners represent the kind of innovation that is not only exciting but deeply impactful to how our industries operate,' said Kristy Meade, Vice President of Technical Textiles & Technology Shows, Messe Frankfurt Inc . 'Their technologies are pushing boundaries and solving real-world challenges.' One of this year's honorees emphasized the critical role of innovation in today's manufacturing landscape: 'Receiving this award means a lot to us, having been in the industry for many years,' said Per Bringle, Senior Manager at Aptean . 'Increasing efficiencies in productivity is just more important than ever right now. We really appreciate the recognition for the tools we've developed to help manufacturers automate, shrink costs, and become more efficient. Bringing these technologies to the table to keep the margins intact and create greater throughput is needed now more than ever.' The next edition of Techtextil North America will take place August 4–6, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Texprocess Americas will return May 11–13, 2027 in Atlanta, once again co-located with Techtextil North America. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RainFocus Celebrates Event Innovators at INSIGHT 2025
Organizations were recognized as part of the annual Innovation Awards ceremony for forward-thinking and excellence in their use of the RainFocus platform LEHI, Utah, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RainFocus™, provider of the next-generation event marketing platform, today announced the winners of the annual Innovation Awards. Award recipients were recognized during day one of RainFocus INSIGHT, the company's flagship event, hosted in Salt Lake City. The event brings together events, marketing, and technology professionals to discover valuable trends, data, and solutions that enhance event impact and provides an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with peers and thought leaders. The prestigious Innovation Awards recognize industry leaders and their unmatched efforts to drive impactful results for their customers. To be considered an award winner, nominees must have a solid understanding of attendees to create better experiences, innovate and have a forward-thinking use of the RainFocus platform, make good use of data and insights to understand, pivot, and improve events, merge offline and online efforts to grow the company and events, or demonstrate efficiency improvements such as saving time or resources. "Our Innovation Awards are an opportunity to honor and celebrate some of the most distinguished brands," said JR Sherman, CEO of RainFocus. "So many of our clients and partners continue to exceed their goals and achieve new milestones in their event marketing programs with the RainFocus platform. They deserve to be recognized for their success, and 2024 was no exception. We're proud to announce this year's winners and highlight their impact on our industry." The 2025 Innovation Award winners are: Most Innovative Attendee Experience: Keurig Dr Pepper Most Innovative Use of Exhibitor and Partner Activation: Most Innovative Use of On-Site Technology: Salesforce Best Conference: Salesforce Dreamforce Most Innovative Use of Content Management: Workday Best Event Program for Scale: Autodesk Best Roadshow Series: Databricks Sales Accelerator of the Year: Esri Agency Partner of the Year: Nteractive Technology Partner of the Year: Adobe Best Meetings Program: Deltek "Our team is dedicated to finding bold, unexpected ways to elevate the event experience by pushing the boundaries of both its look and its ability to create a lasting impact for our guests. To be recognized by our partner RainFocus is a testament to a shared, collaborative vision that fuels our commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences." – Josh Trutor, Manager, Corporate Events, Keurig Dr Pepper. "RainFocus understood that this partnership was bigger than or even Grace Hopper Celebration. This was really about the underrepresented and marginalized communities we serve and providing a digital experience that was second to none!" – Jerome Edwards, Chief Technology Officer, "We are truly honored to have won the RainFocus 2025 Innovation Award for Best Conference. This achievement is a testament to the strength of our ongoing partnership with RainFocus. Their platform's versatility and seamless integrations have empowered us to drive innovation and efficiencies across our strategic events portfolio. We look forward to continuing this journey of growth and success together." – Julia Cornish, Senior Director, Strategic Events - Event Operations and Digital Experience, Salesforce. "We are honored that our partner, RainFocus, recognized our company as an Innovation Award winner. Utilizing the RainFocus platform to support and manage our events has enabled us to grow and expand while increasing efficiencies and providing a better more integrated end-user experience." – Michele Cole, Director of Global Event Marketing, Esri. "We are honoured to be named RainFocus' Innovation Awards 2025 Agency Partner of the Year. Our partnership with RainFocus is built on a foundation of pushing the boundaries of event technology and delivering seamless, high-impact enterprise experiences. By combining Nteractive's deep expertise with RainFocus' cutting-edge platform, we have tackled some of the most complex event challenges—driving innovation, enhancing engagement, and setting new industry standards. This Partner of the Year award is a testament to the exceptional talent of Nteractive's Digital Practice and the strength of our collaboration with RainFocus. At Nteractive, we look forward to continuing to redefine what's possible in event experiences with RainFocus." – Luke Hartstonge, Head of Digital, Nteractive "Adobe is honored to be named RainFocus' Technology Partner of the Year. This recognition reflects our shared commitment to delivering a seamless, unified customer experience that connects data, insights, and engagement across every event touchpoint, including the powerful events channel. Together, Adobe and RainFocus are empowering marketers to create deeper connections with attendees and greater impact for their business. personalized, data-driven experiences." – Stephen Ratpojanakul, Senior Director, Digital Strategy Group, Adobe. "We are delighted to be recognized as a 2025 Innovation Award winner by RainFocus. The RainFocus platform has become an asset in driving innovation within our event management strategy. We were able to custom design a meetings program to best use our on-site meetings space to further drive customer engagement opportunities. We are proud of how we expanded and evolved our meetings strategy and our work with the RainFocus team helped ensure a smooth execution for our team to deliver a cohesive, customized, and impactful event experience." – Nicole Allen, Senior Director, Global Events, Deltek. To learn more about the RainFocus Innovation Awards and submit a nomination for 2026, click here. About RainFocusRainFocus is the next-generation event marketing platform built to capture and analyze unprecedented amounts of first-party data for exceptional events and optimized engagement throughout the customer journey. RainFocus powers flawless experiences with secure, scalable solutions to support the entire event lifecycle. The platform integrates with sales and marketing technologies, simplifying event registration, content management, and exhibitor activation across in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences, all from a single dashboard. Leveraging real-time data, RainFocus provides actionable insights to drive personalization, accelerate qualification and lead conversion, and close deals. For more information, visit Additional Resources Join the conversation with RainFocus on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Visit to learn more about our event marketing and management platform. If you're ready to get started, request a demo. Discover RainFocus On Demand, the go-to learning destination for event industry leaders to discover the latest trends, thought leadership, and best practices, delivered on demand – any time, anywhere. Learn more. Are you interested in joining the RainFocus Partner Program? Apply today. Grow your career and help reshape the events industry at RainFocus. Apply here. 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Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FICO Wins 2025 BIG Innovation Award for Leading Responsible AI Innovation with Blockchain Technology
FICO recognized in the software category for fostering ethical AI practices and driving measurable AI-driven business outcomes BOZEMAN, Mont., January 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE:FICO), was recognized as a software category winner in the 2025 BIG Innovation Awards, for its innovative use of blockchain technology to advance responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and help ensure AI model governance. "FICO's pioneering use of blockchain-powered AI is a game-changer in the world of decision-making and model governance," said Russ Fordyce, CEO of the Business Intelligence Group. "We're proud to spotlight FICO for leading the charge in creating responsible, transparent AI systems that not only enhance business operations but also set a new standard for trust and accountability in the industry." The innovative use of blockchain technology by FICO allows for the tracking of machine learning models across its entire lifecycle, from development to deployment, helping to ensure full accountability and transparency. This use of blockchain technology is the first of its kind to track the end-to-end provenance of AI models, meeting responsible AI standards and regulatory requirements while reinforcing trust and compliance across various industries. More information: "We are very proud that FICO has been recognized with the Business Intelligence Group's 2025 Innovation Award," said Dr. Scott Zoldi, chief analytics officer at FICO. "This recognition highlights the groundbreaking work we've done to integrate blockchain technology into AI model governance. Our blockchain-driven AI governance represents a significant leap forward in ensuring AI decisions are not only effective but also transparent and ethical. It empowers organizations to make more responsible and compliant AI-driven decisions, ultimately driving measurable business impact and reinforcing trust in AI systems." The 2025 BIG Innovation Awards celebrate organizations and individuals pushing boundaries and advancing their industries. Winners are evaluated by a panel of seasoned business leaders and executives who consider creativity, measurable results, and overall impact in their selections. This year, the Business Intelligence Group recognized 40 companies and 77 products as 2025 winners, with organizations from around the world submitting their recent innovations for consideration. For more information about the BIG Innovation Awards and to see the full list of 2025 winners, visit: About Business Intelligence Group The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, these programs are judged by business executives having experience and knowledge. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers. About FICO FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 80 countries do everything from protecting four billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency. The FICO® Score, used by 90% of top US lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the US and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency. Learn more at Join the conversation at & For FICO news and media resources, visit FICO is a registered trademark of Fair Isaac Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. View source version on Contacts Business Intelligence Group Contact: Eliana StarbirdChief Nominations OfficerBusiness Intelligence Group+1 909-529-2737contact@ FICO Media Contact: Julie HuangPress@
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Questex's Vibe Conference Announces Finalists for 2025 Jim Flaherty Industry Legend Award and Innovation Award
Vibe Conference takes place March 3-5 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex's Vibe Conference, the premiere on-premise beverage conference for beverage executives, today announces finalists for the prestigious 2025 Jim Flaherty Industry Legend Award and Innovation Award, honoring individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the hospitality industry. Each finalist exemplifies a passion for the industry, serving as a leader, mentor, and advocate for progress. Considerations for both awards included: Evidence of unique and lasting contributions to the hospitality industry Enhancing employee culture Leadership and mentorship Advancing social issues, mental health, sustainability, inclusivity, and more 'These seven individuals exemplify the passion, leadership, and innovation driving the beverage industry forward,' said Tim McLucas, Market Leader, Hospitality Group at Questex. 'We're excited to celebrate their achievements and announce the winners at the Vibe Conference in March.' 2025 Jim Flaherty Industry Legend Award Finalists Diana Caballero, Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing for Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Development, MGM Resorts International Lou Constant, Vice President of National Accounts & International Sales, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Larry McGinn, Partner/Owner, IMI Agency Warren Thompson, Founder, Thompson Hospitality 2025 Innovation Award Finalists Ed Eiswirth, Senior Beverage Director, Royal Caribbean International Indre Jasaityte, National Director of Beverage, BJ's Restaurants Nichole Robillard, Chief Marketing Officer, Red Lobster Winners will be revealed during the Vibe Conference Awards Ceremony on March 4, 2025, bringing together the top leaders in the hospitality industry to celebrate excellence and innovation. Vibe Conference takes place March 3-5 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA. To learn more about Vibe Conference, visit To submit an Operator qualification form by the deadline of February 14, 2025, click here. To attend Vibe Conference as a supplier, companies must be a sponsor. Learn how to become a sponsor by contacting Donna Bruns (Companies A-L) at donna@ and Fadi Alsayegh (Companies M-Z) at falsayegh@ About Vibe ConferenceVibe Conference is the premier event for chain and hotel adult beverage executives and suppliers. This top on-premise conference is held annually and delivers high-level content, tastings and networking opportunities. The 2025 conference will be held at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA March 3-5, 2025. About QuestexQuestex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. Media ContactMichelle OsborneVibe Conferencemosborne@ Sign in to access your portfolio
