--- title: "The Recruiting Choice Awards: The 2024 Nominees" image: https://resources.ripplematch.com/hubfs/Main%20page%20header%20and%20background_2024-01.png --- ![Main page header and background_2024-01](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Main%20page%20header%20and%20background_2024-01.png?width=2000&height=1000&name=Main%20page%20header%20and%20background_2024-01.png "Main page header and background_2024-01") **RippleMatch is proud to announce the Nominees for the 2024 Recruiting Choice Awards – a recognition of the standout individuals within the campus recruiting and talent acquisition space. **Through a peer-driven nomination process, RippleMatch has narrowed down the top names in campus recruiting & talent acquisition. Our 2024 Nominee class is made up of rising stars, innovators, catalysts, and leaders who are making their mark on the space, pushing the envelope, sparking the careers of others, and leading with empathy.** From this esteemed list of Nominees, we are asking the talent community and broader network of professionals to help us select the 16 winners of the 2024 Recruiting Choice Awards. Explore all Nominee categories below, read about the impressive accomplishments of these Nominees, and vote for your favorites to be selected as the winners!  ***Voting runs July 11th - July 26th. 16 winners, one from each category, will be announced on August 5th!* ****Click the images below to view the 2024 Nominees in each category and to cast your vote for the winners of the 2024 Recruiting Choice Awards!**** - [![RISING STAR - Gen Z & Inclusion Advocate](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RISING%20STAR%20-%20Gen%20Z%20%26%20Inclusion%20Advocate.png?%20Inclusion%20Advocate.png&width=1080&height=1080&name=RISING%20STAR%20-%20Gen%20Z%20%26%20Inclusion%20Advocate.png?%20Inclusion%20Advocate.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-rising-star-gen-z-and-inclusion-advocate-2024-nominees) - [![RISING STAR - Excellence in Recruiting Operations and Efficiency](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RISING%20STAR%20-%20Excellence%20in%20Recruiting%20Operations%20and%20Efficiency.png?width=1081&height=1080&name=RISING%20STAR%20-%20Excellence%20in%20Recruiting%20Operations%20and%20Efficiency.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-rising-star-excellence-in-recruiting-operations-and-efficiency-2024-nominees) - [![TALENT INNOVATOR - Gen Z Advocate](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TALENT%20INNOVATOR%20-%20Gen%20Z%20Advocate.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=TALENT%20INNOVATOR%20-%20Gen%20Z%20Advocate.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-talent-innovator-gen-z-advocate-2024-nominees) - [![TALENT INNOVATOR - Excellence in Recruiting Operations and Efficiency](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TALENT%20INNOVATOR%20-%20Excellence%20in%20Recruiting%20Operations%20and%20Efficiency.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=TALENT%20INNOVATOR%20-%20Excellence%20in%20Recruiting%20Operations%20and%20Efficiency.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-talent-innovator-excellence-in-recruiting-operations-and-efficiency-2024-nominees) - [![TALENT INNOVATOR - Excellence in Events](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TALENT%20INNOVATOR%20-%20Excellence%20in%20Events.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=TALENT%20INNOVATOR%20-%20Excellence%20in%20Events.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-talent-innovator-excellence-in-events-2024-nominees) - [![TALENT INNOVATOR - D&I Champion](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TALENT%20INNOVATOR%20-%20D%26I%20Champion.png?I%20Champion.png&width=1080&height=1080&name=TALENT%20INNOVATOR%20-%20D%26I%20Champion.png?I%20Champion.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-talent-innovator-diversity-and-inclusion-champion-2024-nominees) - [![TALENT INNVOATOR - Tech Innovation](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TALENT%20INNVOATOR%20-%20Tech%20Innovation.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=TALENT%20INNVOATOR%20-%20Tech%20Innovation.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-talent-innovator-tech-innovation-2024-nominees) - [![CAREER CATALYST - Gen Z Advocate](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CAREER%20CATALYST%20-%20Gen%20Z%20Advocate.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=CAREER%20CATALYST%20-%20Gen%20Z%20Advocate.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-career-catalyst-gen-z-advocate-2024-nominees) - [![CAREER CATALYST - Excellence in Recruiting Operations and Efficiency](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CAREER%20CATALYST%20-%20Excellence%20in%20Recruiting%20Operations%20and%20Efficiency.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=CAREER%20CATALYST%20-%20Excellence%20in%20Recruiting%20Operations%20and%20Efficiency.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-career-catalyst-excellence-in-recruiting-operations-and-efficiency-2024-nominees) - [![CAREER CATALYST - Excellence in Events](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CAREER%20CATALYST%20-%20Excellence%20in%20Events.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=CAREER%20CATALYST%20-%20Excellence%20in%20Events.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-career-catalyst-excellence-in-events-2024-nominees) - [![CAREER CATALYST D&I Champion](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CAREER%20CATALYST%20D%26I%20Champion.png?I%20Champion.png&width=1080&height=1080&name=CAREER%20CATALYST%20D%26I%20Champion.png?I%20Champion.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-career-catalyst-diversity-and-inclusion-champion-2024-nominees) - [![EXCEPTIONAL LEADER - Small Eraly Career Program](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EXCEPTIONAL%20LEADER%20-%20Small%20Eraly%20Career%20Program.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=EXCEPTIONAL%20LEADER%20-%20Small%20Eraly%20Career%20Program.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-exceptional-leader-small-program-2024-nominees) - [![EXCEPTIONAL LEADER - Midsize Early Career Program](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EXCEPTIONAL%20LEADER%20-%20Midsize%20Early%20Career%20Program.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=EXCEPTIONAL%20LEADER%20-%20Midsize%20Early%20Career%20Program.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-exceptional-leader-midsize-program-2024-nominees) - [![EXCEPTIONAL LEADER - Large Early Career Program](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EXCEPTIONAL%20LEADER%20-%20Large%20Early%20Career%20Program.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=EXCEPTIONAL%20LEADER%20-%20Large%20Early%20Career%20Program.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-exceptional-leader-large-program-2024-nominees) - [![EXCEPTIONAL LEADER - Enterprise Early Career Program](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EXCEPTIONAL%20LEADER%20-%20Enterprise%20Early%20Career%20Program.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=EXCEPTIONAL%20LEADER%20-%20Enterprise%20Early%20Career%20Program.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-exceptional-leader-enterprise-program-2024-nominees) - [![EXCEPTIONAL LEADER - Enterprise Early Career Program of a Large Company](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EXCEPTIONAL%20LEADER%20-%20Enterprise%20Early%20Career%20Program%20of%20a%20Large%20Company.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=EXCEPTIONAL%20LEADER%20-%20Enterprise%20Early%20Career%20Program%20of%20a%20Large%20Company.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-exceptional-leader-enterprise-program-large-company-2024-nominees) **The Full List of Nominees for the 2024  Recruiting Choice Awards** See the full list of Nominees across categories below and read about the accomplishments of each standout individual by clicking their name and visiting their Nominee Spotlight Page. **Rising Star Award  An award for the up-and-coming talent professionals making their mark on the campus recruiting space.** ** ** **Gen Z & Inclusion Advocate ** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-rising-star-gen-z-and-inclusion-advocate-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Adrianna Barnette](https://resources.ripplematch.com/adrianna-barnette-2024-rca-nominee) | US Campus Relations & Events Lead | IBM [Cheyenne Dodson](https://resources.ripplematch.com/cheyenne-dodson-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Career Consultant | Williams [Erica McNaughton](https://resources.ripplematch.com/erica-mcnaughton-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Associate, University Recruiter | KPMG [Kat Lo](https://resources.ripplematch.com/kat-lo-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent & Culture Partner | AfterShip [Kayla Bowers](https://resources.ripplematch.com/kayla-bowers-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter | Atlassian [Larrick Potvin](https://resources.ripplematch.com/larrick-potvin-2024-rca-nominee) | Sr. Analyst, Talent Services - Diversity & Acquisition | Ovative Group [Lisa Kappil](https://resources.ripplematch.com/lisa-kappil-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Careers Sourcing Specialist | Visa Inc. [Maggie Meyer](https://resources.ripplematch.com/maggie-meyer-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Career Recruiter | AssuredPartners [Trinity Walker](https://resources.ripplematch.com/trinity-walker-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter | CliftonLarsonAllen** ** ** ** **Excellence in Recruiting Operations and Efficiency** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-rising-star-excellence-in-recruiting-operations-and-efficiency-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Erin Bortz](https://resources.ripplematch.com/erin-bortz-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Corporate Recruiter, Team Lead | Huntress Labs [Gina Olson](https://resources.ripplematch.com/gina-olson-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter | CBIZ [Hailey Smyrniotis](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hailey-smyrniotis-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Talent Programs Specialist | Palo Alto Networks [Jessica Flaherty](https://resources.ripplematch.com/jessica-flaherty-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Associate Talent Acquisition Delivery | Novo Nordisk, Inc. [Kaelin McMenamy](https://resources.ripplematch.com/kaelin-mcmenamy-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter | Heartland Dental [Keegan Nutt](https://resources.ripplematch.com/keegan-nutt-2024-rca-nominee) | Recruiting Coordinator | Formlabs [Melody Johns](https://resources.ripplematch.com/melody-johns-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter | WTW (Willis Towers Watson) [Shelbie Moore](https://resources.ripplematch.com/shelbie-moore-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager of Organizational Development | Graybar** ** **Talent Innovator Award  An award for the professionals with 5+ years of experience reshaping the status quo of early career hiring through innovative strategies in recruitment, events, candidate experience, and D&I.** ** ** **Gen Z Advocate ** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-talent-innovator-gen-z-advocate-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Britt Hayman](https://resources.ripplematch.com/britt-hayman-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Specialist, Early in Career Programs | Ciena [David Torres](https://resources.ripplematch.com/david-torres-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter, Hygiene | Heartland Dental [Emily Hines](https://resources.ripplematch.com/emily-hines-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Campus Recruiter | CBIZ [Hanieh Haddadian](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hanieh-haddadian-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter | Atlassian [Heather Mikelberg](https://resources.ripplematch.com/heather-mikelberg-2024-rca-nominee) | University Relations Manager | Ivy Rehab Network [Holland Pierce](https://resources.ripplematch.com/holland-pierce-2024-rca-nominee) | Human Resources Business Partner | Olin Corporation [Jennifer Rhodes](https://resources.ripplematch.com/jennifer-rhodes-2024-rca-nominee) | Consultant, Talent Acquisition | Santander [Johanna Rivas](https://resources.ripplematch.com/johanna-rivas-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition and Development Partner | Harbor Group Management [Karli Azar](https://resources.ripplematch.com/karli-azar-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter | CBIZ [Kaylan Vrana](https://resources.ripplematch.com/kaylan-vrana-2024-rca-nominee) | Emerging Talent Manager | Schellman [Lauren Webster](https://resources.ripplematch.com/lauren-webster-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Career Development Partner | CSL [Marquita Brazier](https://resources.ripplematch.com/marquita-brazier-2024-rca-nominee) | DEI Conference & Program Manager | Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business [Rochelle Robinson](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rochelle-robinson-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Career Recruiter | Owens Corning** **   **Excellence in Recruiting Operations and Efficiency** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-talent-innovator-excellence-in-recruiting-operations-and-efficiency-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Angel Vega](https://resources.ripplematch.com/angel-vega-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Recruiter | Pyramid Consulting Inc./GenSpark [Austin Nelson](https://resources.ripplematch.com/austin-nelson-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Recruiting Partner | Cleerly [Boyana Jacimovic](https://resources.ripplematch.com/boyana-jacimovic-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Technical recruiter | Hivestack [Deanna Molinelli](https://resources.ripplematch.com/deanna-molinelli-2024-rca-nominee) | Sr. Early Career Talent Acquisition Partner | Zebra Technologies [Diane Dempsey](https://resources.ripplematch.com/diane-dempsey-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Manager | Harbor Group Management [Justin McQueen](https://resources.ripplematch.com/justin-mcqueen-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisitions -  Senior Recruiter | Huntress Labs [Liz Harbour](https://resources.ripplematch.com/liz-harbour-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Careers Recruiter | Rockwell Automation [Melinda Carrion](https://resources.ripplematch.com/melinda-carrion-2024-rca-nominee) | Head of Campus Recruitment, DE&I and Partnerships | Genspark.net [Nicole Fernandez Valle](https://resources.ripplematch.com/nicole-fernandez-valle-2024-rca-nominee) | Lead, Talent Acquisition Partner | Royal Caribbean [Nina Unger](https://resources.ripplematch.com/nina-unger-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Careers Recruiter | Rockwell Automation [Ryan Hoelke](https://resources.ripplematch.com/ryan-hoelke-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Partner | iHeartMedia [Terri Williams](https://resources.ripplematch.com/terri-williams-2024-rca-nominee) | Lead Recruiter | North American Risk Services [Thomas Castro](https://resources.ripplematch.com/thomas-castro-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Talent Acquisition Manager | Coforma [Tori Long](https://resources.ripplematch.com/tori-long-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter | CBIZ** **   **Excellence in Events ** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-talent-innovator-excellence-in-events-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Allie Buckmaster](https://resources.ripplematch.com/allie-buckmaster-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiting Senior Specialist | Credera [Anna Lister](https://resources.ripplematch.com/anna-lister-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Campus Recruiter | CBIZ [Casey Seneczko](https://resources.ripplematch.com/casey-seneczko-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Careers Recruiter | Rockwell Automation [Frances Buitrago Jimenez](https://resources.ripplematch.com/frances-buitrago-jimenez-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Consultant, Campus Recruitment & Early Career | Gainwell Technologies [Heather Mehta](https://resources.ripplematch.com/heather-mehta-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Lead | Go Nimbly [Jessica Coakley](https://resources.ripplematch.com/jessica-coakley-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Career Program Manager | Itron [Jordan Storrick](https://resources.ripplematch.com/jordan-storrick-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Campus Recruiter | Crew [Maria Keen](https://resources.ripplematch.com/maria-keen-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Partner | American Express [Megan Donovan](https://resources.ripplematch.com/megan-donovan-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Recruiter | UnitedHealth Group [Stephanie Lipp](https://resources.ripplematch.com/stephanie-lipp-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior University Recruiter | Sentry [Taylor Sheffield](https://resources.ripplematch.com/taylor-sheffield-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Campus Recruiter | CBIZ [Veronica Gonzalez](https://resources.ripplematch.com/veronica-gonzalez-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Associate II | Protective [Wendy Christ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/wendy-christ-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter | Heartland Dental     **D&I Champion ** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-talent-innovator-diversity-and-inclusion-champion-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Alexis Polanco](https://resources.ripplematch.com/alexis-polanco-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Careers Talent Acquisition Recruiter | Bloomberg [Brittany Kamson](https://resources.ripplematch.com/brittany-kamson-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Campus Recruiter | Atlassian [Brittnye Dione Screws](https://resources.ripplematch.com/brittnye-dione-screws-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Careers Recruiter & Program Lead | Visa, Inc [Casey Wheeler](https://resources.ripplematch.com/casey-wheeler-2024-rca-nominee) | Recruiter, Early Talent | Ginkgo Bioworks [Christina Ramirez](https://resources.ripplematch.com/christina-ramirez-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiter | Heartland Dental [Keith Harris](https://resources.ripplematch.com/keith-harris-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior University Recruiter/Program Lead | 84.51° [Lena Roufaeal](https://resources.ripplematch.com/lena-roufaeal-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiting Manager - Tech Developer Program | Sponsors for Educational Opportunity [Oscar Chavez](https://resources.ripplematch.com/oscar-chavez-2024-rca-nominee) | Veterinary Recruiter | Roo Veterinary, Inc. [Pamela Camarillo](https://resources.ripplematch.com/pamela-camarillo-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Great West Casualty Company [Sandrine Lipana Bides](https://resources.ripplematch.com/sandrine-lipana-bides-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior University Relations Program Manager | Rivian [Shanique Richards](https://resources.ripplematch.com/shanique-richards-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Careers Partner II | Navy Federal Credit Union [Syreeta Dukes](https://resources.ripplematch.com/syreeta-dukes-2024-rca-nominee) | HBCU & HSI Campus Manager | Collins Aerospace-An RTX business [Zach Stroth](https://resources.ripplematch.com/zach-stroth-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Campus Recruiter | CBIZ** **   **Tech Innovation ** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-talent-innovator-tech-innovation-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Autumn Taylor](https://resources.ripplematch.com/autumn-taylor-2024-rca-nominee) | Sr. Talent Program Manager | Eventbrite [Candice Schwartz](https://resources.ripplematch.com/candice-schwartz-2024-rca-nominee) | Early Careers Partner II | Navy Federal Credit Union [Erica Hammett](https://resources.ripplematch.com/erica-hammett-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Programs Manager | Apex Fintech Solutions [Heather Thomas](https://resources.ripplematch.com/heather-thomas-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager, Talent Acquisition | MiTek Inc. [Lauren Saltus](https://resources.ripplematch.com/lauren-saltus-2024-rca-nominee) | Member of Recruiting Staff | Runway [Lindsey Rodriguez](https://resources.ripplematch.com/lindsey-rodriguez-2024-rca-nominee) | Global Talent Acquisition Partner | Medallia [Marisa Hettinger](https://resources.ripplematch.com/marisa-hettinger-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiting Lead | PMG [Megan Mulhern](https://resources.ripplematch.com/megan-mulhern-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Manager | Lasko Products [Phillicea Thomas](https://resources.ripplematch.com/phillicea-thomas-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Partner | Houston Zoo [Ron Cantiveros (he/him)](https://resources.ripplematch.com/ron-cantiveros-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Partner | Walmart (via Andiamo Partners) [Ryan Styza](https://resources.ripplematch.com/ryan-styza-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Team Lead | iHeartMedia [Suzanne Guerrero](https://resources.ripplematch.com/suzanne-guerrero-2024-rca-nominee) | Associate Manager, Early Career Programs | SC Johnson** ** **Career Catalyst Award  An award for the leaders & managers who are the catalyst for the careers of countless candidates and their own teams through their tireless efforts. This award recognizes excellent work in managing a team that achieves standout results and excellence through innovative strategies in recruitment, events, candidate experience, and D&I.** ** ** **Gen Z Advocate ** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-career-catalyst-gen-z-advocate-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Ally Goode](https://resources.ripplematch.com/ally-goode-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruitment Manager | CoStar Group [Elisea Barnes](https://resources.ripplematch.com/elisea-barnes-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus & University Relations Manager | SpartanNash [Joshua Williams](https://resources.ripplematch.com/joshua-williams-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiting & Program Lead | TruStage [KacieJo Brown](https://resources.ripplematch.com/kaciejo-brown-2024-rca-nominee) | University Recruiter | LPL Financial [Kathryn Kennedy](https://resources.ripplematch.com/kathryn-kennedy-2024-rca-nominee) | U.S. Campus Recruiting Program Manager | Credera [LaShay Isaac](https://resources.ripplematch.com/lashay-isaac-2024-rca-nominee) | Supervisor Talent Acquisition | Dominion Energy [Melissa Burns](https://resources.ripplematch.com/melissa-burns-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Early Career & Strategic Relationship Manager | Jackson National Life [Natalie Chwalk](https://resources.ripplematch.com/natalie-chwalk-2024-rca-nominee) | Lead Program Manager, Early Talent | MongoDB ** ** **Excellence in Recruiting Operations and Efficiency** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-career-catalyst-excellence-in-recruiting-operations-and-efficiency-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Amanda Baeten](https://resources.ripplematch.com/amanda-baeten-2024-rca-nominee) | Supervisor Recruiting | Graybar [Anna Desousa](https://resources.ripplematch.com/anna-desousa-2024-rca-nominee) | Emerging Talent Manager | Akamai [Donna Farro](https://resources.ripplematch.com/donna-farro-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition | CDK Global [Eleni Velasquez](https://resources.ripplematch.com/eleni-velasquez-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruitment Lead | Arup [Jennifer Hirschorn](https://resources.ripplematch.com/jennifer-hirschorn-2024-rca-nominee) | University Relations Program Manager | Chamberlain Group [Kaleigh Burns](https://resources.ripplematch.com/kaleigh-burns-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquistion & Operations Manager | Ace Hardware Corporation [MaryLynn Gautreaux](https://resources.ripplematch.com/marylynn-gautreaux-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Manager of Recruitment Marketing | AgileOne RPO [Megan Eling](https://resources.ripplematch.com/megan-eling-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager, Talent Acquisition | Graybar [Megan Fluter](https://resources.ripplematch.com/megan-fluter-2024-rca-nominee) | University Recruiter Team Lead | KPMG LLP [Phill Yoon](https://resources.ripplematch.com/phill-yoon-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager of Talent Acquisition | Pantheon Platform [Remy Crespo](https://resources.ripplematch.com/remy-crespo-2024-rca-nominee) | Recruiting Manager, Early Career & Diversity Programs | T-Mobile [Sam Gaither](https://resources.ripplematch.com/sam-gaither-2024-rca-nominee) | Operations Manager of Recruiting | CBIZ [Sherry Smith](https://resources.ripplematch.com/sherry-smith-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager, Talent Acquisition- Campus Recruiting | Santander** **   **Excellence in Events ** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-career-catalyst-excellence-in-events-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Anndee Armstrong](https://resources.ripplematch.com/anndee-armstrong-2024-rca-nominee) | US University Recruiting Manager | AMD [Annemarie Szambelak](https://resources.ripplematch.com/annemarie-szambelak-2024-rca-nominee) | Regional Campus Director | CLA - CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP [Annie Stammen](https://resources.ripplematch.com/annie-stammen-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager, Emerging Talent | NetJets [Cassandra Lacy](https://resources.ripplematch.com/cassandra-lacy-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Manager, Diversity Recruitment | Sysco [Celia Croff](https://resources.ripplematch.com/celia-croff-2024-rca-nominee) | Military & Early Careers Programs Manager | Builders FirstSource [Elisha Bejsovec](https://resources.ripplematch.com/elisha-bejsovec-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager, Campus Recruiting | CBRE [Heather Holm](https://resources.ripplematch.com/heather-holm-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Attraction & Employer Brand Manager | Magna International [Jessica Smith](https://resources.ripplematch.com/jessica-smith-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager, Employer Brand | Express, Inc. [Mandy Pride](https://resources.ripplematch.com/mandy-pride-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Manager, Early Careers | SC Johnson   **D&I Champion ** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-career-catalyst-diversity-and-inclusion-champion-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Al Jackson](https://resources.ripplematch.com/al-jackson-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Diversity Senior Manager | Verizon [Anne Schettig](https://resources.ripplematch.com/anne-schettig-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager, Recruiting for Early Career | HashiCorp [Ashley Pastino](https://resources.ripplematch.com/ashley-pastino-2024-rca-nominee) | Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition | Penn Interactive [Brittany Mitlo](https://resources.ripplematch.com/brittany-mitlo-2024-rca-nominee) | Director of University Recruiting | Duolingo [Cathy Telles](https://resources.ripplematch.com/cathy-telles-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus Recruiting Manager | Heartland Dental [Julia Davis](https://resources.ripplematch.com/julia-davis-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Manager - Campus | Stantec [Logan Miller](https://resources.ripplematch.com/logan-miller-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Manager | Walker-Miller Energy Services [Nyla Walker](https://resources.ripplematch.com/nyla-walker-2024-rca-nominee) | HBCU & HSI Partnerships, Digital First Events Lead | Capital One [Sarah Iglesias](https://resources.ripplematch.com/sarah-iglesias-2024-rca-nominee) | Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition | Qualcomm Incorporated** ** **Exceptional Leader Award  An award for the professionals who lead fearlessly to build standout early career and talent programs and manage with empathy to bring out the best in their team. ** ** ** **Exceptional Leader Nominees *These Exceptional Leaders are placed alongside other leaders who are responsible for making 100 hires or less within the past calendar year.* ** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-exceptional-leader-small-program-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Amanda Davenport](https://resources.ripplematch.com/amanda-davenport-2024-rca-nominee) | Head of Talent Strategy | Submittable [Chip Turrisi](https://resources.ripplematch.com/chip-turrisi-2024-rca-nominee) | Sr. Manager, Early Career Recruiting | Royal Caribbean Group [Jill Lovell](https://resources.ripplematch.com/jill-lovell-2024-rca-nominee) | Director of Recruitment | GenSpark [Kelly Bundalo](https://resources.ripplematch.com/kelly-bundalo-2024-rca-nominee) | Director, Talent Program Attraction | Anheuser-Busch [Malini Agarwal](https://resources.ripplematch.com/malini-agarwal-2024-rca-nominee) | Head of Campus Recruiting | Guardian Life [Mason McAnally](https://resources.ripplematch.com/mason-mcanally-2024-rca-nominee) | Associate Director of Talent Acquisition | Atwell, LLC [Samantha Del Bianco](https://resources.ripplematch.com/samantha-del-bianco-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager, PDE and GTM Recruiting | Vendr [Serge Clivio](https://resources.ripplematch.com/serge-clivio-2024-rca-nominee) | Head of Talent Acquisition | Small Door Vet [Suzy Jessen](https://resources.ripplematch.com/suzy-jessen-2024-rca-nominee)** **| Director, Global Internships & Early Career Programs | Ancestry   **Exceptional Leader Nominees *These Exceptional Leaders are placed alongside other leaders who are responsible for making 100-200 hires within the past calendar year.* ** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-exceptional-leader-midsize-program-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Bryan Perkins](https://resources.ripplematch.com/bryan-perkins-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Talent Acquisition Leader | Catalina Marketing Corp [Cassie Elliott](https://resources.ripplematch.com/cassie-elliott-2024-rca-nominee) | Manager Recruitment | Valera Health [Courtney Brown](https://resources.ripplematch.com/courtney-brown-2024-rca-nominee) | Director of Talent | HCSS [Dave DeGuzman](https://resources.ripplematch.com/dave-deguzman-2024-rca-nominee) | Head of People | Ylopo [Jill Perez](https://resources.ripplematch.com/jill-perez-2024-rca-nominee) | Director, Emerging Talent + Business Recruiting | GoodRx [Marlena Taynor](https://resources.ripplematch.com/marlena-taynor-2024-rca-nominee) | Director, Early Careers | Greystar [Rosie Steinmetz](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rosie-steinmetz-2024-rca-nominee) | Director, Talent Acquisition | Coyote Logistics [Trent Cotton](https://resources.ripplematch.com/trent-cotton-2024-rca-nominee) | Vice President of Talent and Culture | HatchWorks** **   **Exceptional Leader Nominees *These Exceptional Leaders are placed alongside other leaders who are responsible for making 200-500 hires within the past calendar year.*** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-exceptional-leader-large-program-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Christian Sack](https://resources.ripplematch.com/christian-sack-2024-rca-nominee) | Director of Talent Attraction & Acquisition | Allegion [Cindy Loggins](https://resources.ripplematch.com/cindy-loggins-2024-rca-nominee) | Global Head of Emerging Talent | eBay [Crystal Stanfield](https://resources.ripplematch.com/crystal-stanfield-2024-rca-nominee) | Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition | Cboe Global Markets [Dani Allen](https://resources.ripplematch.com/dani-allen-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition | Ancestry [Darien May](https://resources.ripplematch.com/darien-may-2024-rca-nominee) | Director of Talent Acquisition | Eventbrite [Derrick Echoles](https://resources.ripplematch.com/derrick-echoles-2024-rca-nominee) | Head of Future Talent | GroupM [Dustin Leszcynski](https://resources.ripplematch.com/dustin-leszcynski-2024-rca-nominee) | Director, Talent Acquisition - Early Career | Burlington Stores, Inc. [Elizabeth Diley](https://resources.ripplematch.com/elizabeth-diley-2024-rca-nominee) | Campus TA & Talent Brand Leader | General Mills [Lisa Schmidt](https://resources.ripplematch.com/lisa-schmidt-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Director, Campus Recruiting | ADP** **   **Exceptional Leader Nominees *These Exceptional Leaders are placed alongside other leaders who are responsible for making 500+ hires within the past calendar year and work for a company with less than 10,000 employees.*** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-exceptional-leader-enterprise-program-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Adelvia Gomez](https://resources.ripplematch.com/adelvia-gomez-2024-rca-nominee) | Regional Recruitment Director | City Year [Bek Daniels](https://resources.ripplematch.com/bek-daniels-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Director - North America | Daniels Health [Chris Harp](https://resources.ripplematch.com/chris-harp-2024-rca-nominee) | Vice President of Talent Acquisition | iHeartMedia [Jeremy Bushaw](https://resources.ripplematch.com/jeremy-bushaw-2024-rca-nominee) | VP Global Talent Acquisition | Informatica [Jessie Koepplin](https://resources.ripplematch.com/jessie-koepplin-2024-rca-nominee) | Director of Campus Recruiting | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) [Mariela Orochena](https://resources.ripplematch.com/mariela-orochena-2024-rca-nominee) | EVP/Exec Director, Talent Acquisition | IPG Health [Tim McElhone](https://resources.ripplematch.com/tim-mcelhone-2024-rca-nominee) | Director Talent Acquisition | Colas USA [Vaughn Brown](https://resources.ripplematch.com/vaughn-brown-2024-rca-nominee) | Talent Acquisition Leader | Subaru of America Inc.   **Exceptional Leader Nominees *These Exceptional Leaders are placed alongside other leaders who are responsible for making 500+ hires within the past calendar year and work for a company with more than 10,000 employees.*** **[Click here](https://resources.ripplematch.com/rca-exceptional-leader-enterprise-program-large-company-2024-nominees) for the landing page with all nominees in this category and to cast your vote for the winner.** **Nominees **[Amanda Wills](https://resources.ripplematch.com/amanda-wills-2024-rca-nominee) | Vice President, Talent Acquisition - Early Careers | Mastercard [Carol Vella](https://resources.ripplematch.com/carol-vella-2024-rca-nominee) | Director, Early Careers Talent Acquisition | Walmart, Inc. [Cheryl Petersen](https://resources.ripplematch.com/cheryl-petersen-2024-rca-nominee) | Americas Region Talent Resourcing Leader | Arup [Heather Faulkner](https://resources.ripplematch.com/heather-faulkner-2024-rca-nominee) | Director, Talent Acquisition - Campus Relations, Programs & Execution | Verizon [Janine Seker](https://resources.ripplematch.com/janine-seker-2024-rca-nominee) | Director, Global Talent Acquisition | Zebra Technologies [Kristie Crespo](https://resources.ripplematch.com/kristie-crespo-2024-rca-nominee) | VP Talent Acquisition | Gainwell Technologies [Mara Dibb](https://resources.ripplematch.com/mara-dibb-2024-rca-nominee) | Global Head of Talent Acquisition | SC Johnson [Susan Meehan](https://resources.ripplematch.com/susan-meehan-2024-rca-nominee) | AVP & Director of Talent Acquisition | Zurich North America [Todd Good](https://resources.ripplematch.com/todd-good-2024-rca-nominee) | Senior Manager, Campus Recruiting | Heartland Dental [William Chichester](https://resources.ripplematch.com/william-chichester-2024-rca-nominee) | Director, Enterprise Campus Recruiting | Target** ** Congratulations to all of the Nominees of the 2024 Recruiting Choice Awards! #### Hire Early Career Talent More Effectively Than Ever With RippleMatch Switch to the all-in-one recruiting platform designed for early career teams. 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