Lightyear Honors Telecom Innovators at the 2025 Luminaries Awards Ceremony
Lightyear Honors Telecom Innovators at the 2025 Luminaries Awards Ceremony
On September 23rd, 2025, Lightyear, a prominent player in the realm of Telecom Operating Systems, hosted its third annual Luminaries of Telecom Awards ceremony in New York. The event recognized the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of individuals and teams working in the telecommunications industry, underscoring the commitment to innovation that drives the sector forward.
As telecommunications continues to evolve rapidly, the Luminaries awards serve to highlight success stories that inspire others in the field. The judging panel comprised past award winners, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge to the selection process.
Award Categories and Winners
The awards ceremony presented accolades across four distinct categories, each honoring those who exemplify excellence in their respective domains:
1. Platform Excellence
This award recognizes individuals who excel in utilizing Lightyear's platform for swift implementation, creative application, or achieving tangible business results. The winners included:
- Joseph DiVito & Petros Abajyan, from a leading American manufacturer, noted for their strategic approach to networking and data communications.
- Nick Costigan, IT Infrastructure Manager at National Carwash Solutions (NCS), celebrated for his innovative solutions.
2. Insight Engine
This award acknowledges individuals whose product ideas, feature requests, or feedback have made a significant impact on the Lightyear platform and its user experience. Winners included:
- Joe DeWeese & Loran Fuchs from NICE inContact, who contributed valuable insights into infrastructure system engineering.
- Cindy Tkach, Senior IT Analyst at TEGNA, recognized for enhancing the overall customer experience with her suggestions.
3. Transformation of the Year
This category honors IT teams that have successfully leveraged Lightyear to transform their network infrastructures and optimize vendor management processes. Recognized teams were:
- Corpay’s Vicki Horton & Michael Tuggle, for their innovative telecommunications strategies.
- Google’s John Welch & Natalia Nikolaeva, noted for their excellence in global network planning.
4. Dream Team
This award recognizes teams that have excelled in collaboration through effective use of software tools. Winners were:
- James Shiflett & Joshua Bowers from Healthcare Realty Trust, for their effective IT strategies.
- Tina Covert, a Network Telecom Operations Business Analyst at Motorola Solutions, who contributed significantly to team dynamics.
Dennis Thankachan, CEO and Co-Founder of Lightyear, expressed his admiration for the winners: "These individuals represent the finest in corporate IT stewardship. They work diligently, embrace innovation, and produce tangible results for their companies. Their achievements motivate us to keep enhancing the Lightyear platform."
Looking Ahead
The Luminaries Awards not only celebrate current innovators but also set a standard for future excellence in the telecommunications industry. Lightyear congratulates all participants and winners while extending gratitude to the judges and event hosts for their expertise and commitment that made this year’s awards a success.
Lightyear remains dedicated to reshaping the telecom landscape through its innovative platform. For organizations seeking to streamline their operations and improve efficiency across the entire lifecycle of telecom services, Lightyear offers powerful tools, including procurement automation and network inventory management, as well as a consolidated billing system.
For more information about Lightyear’s offerings visit Lightyear Official Website. The company anticipates an exciting next year with innovations on the horizon, eager to continue acknowledging the contributions of industry leaders in telecom.
Conclusion
As the telecommunications sector continues to push boundaries, events like the Luminaries Awards are essential to spotlight the individuals and teams making a real difference. Lightyear's ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence will undoubtedly foster a bright future for the industry as a whole.
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