Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the 2024 COO of the Year Awards Announced
2024 COO of the Year Awards: A Celebration of Leadership
On February 12, 2025, the Operations Council announced the winners of the prestigious 2024 COO of the Year™ Awards, reflecting excellence in operational leadership across various sectors. This annual event shines a spotlight on Chief Operating Officers, Vice Presidents of Operations, and similar roles, recognizing their pivotal contributions to organizational success.
The Selection Process
The selection of the award winners followed a comprehensive nomination period and meticulous judging process that kicked off in October 2024. Candidates could either self-nominate or be nominated by their peers through a straightforward online application. This application gathered essential information about nominees’ professional experiences, educational backgrounds, volunteer efforts, and notably, their organization’s financial performance in 2024.
To ensure a fair and unbiased selection, all nominations underwent screening by advanced algorithms before the Operations Council's board of advisors conducted further evaluations. The results were announced in five categories based on company size and focus, demonstrating the diverse leadership styles and impact of the winners.
2024 Winners and Runners-Up
The winners in the respective categories were as follows:
- - National COO of the Year: Courtney Rottman, Evernorth Health Services, Managing Director/COO.
- - Enterprise Category Winner: Courtney Rottman as Managing Director/COO of Evernorth Health Services.
- - Medium Category Winner: Manmeet Soni, Summit Therapeutics, Inc, COO. Runner-Up: Kelly Baltz, BA, COO.
- - Small Category Winner: Peng Zhao, Princeton NuEnergy, COO. Runner-Up: Brittany Truszkowski, Grand Canton Law Group LLC, COO.
- - Not-For-Profit Category Winner: Shawn Dixon, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, COO. Runner-Up: Kevin Hauss, New York Edge, COO.
- - Startup Category Winner: Eric Kaufman, FundCanna, COO.
From this distinguished group, Courtney Rottman stood out and received the coveted title of 2024 National COO of the Year, showcasing her exceptional leadership within Evernorth Health Services.
Recognition of Excellence
Neil Brown, COO of Operations Council, stated, “Chief Operating Officers and related executives achieved excellence in 2024, and the COO Awards share some well-deserved recognition to these important executives.” This statement underscores the significance of operational leadership and the extensive efforts that COOs put into their roles.
All award recipients were notified via email and will be presented with certificate-quality frames commemorating their achievements. The upcoming 2025 COO of the Year Awards will commence its nomination process in October 2025, inviting more executives to showcase their accomplishments.
About the Operations Council
The Operations Council is dedicated to supporting COOs and operational professionals, providing resources for career development, training, and networking opportunities. The organization also conducts strategic research and offers a comprehensive Operations Career Center along with vital publications in the fields of business operations. For further details, interested parties can visit their official website at www.OperationsCouncil.org or contact COO Neil Brown directly at 630-710-4710.
The COO of the Year Awards not only celebrate individual accomplishments but also contribute to the overall elevation of operational excellence within industries, making it a hallmark event for business leadership recognition.
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