The results are in for the UC Leaders Awards 2024! This prestigious event honors individuals and teams driving innovation and excellence in unified communications.
This year’s winners have redefined collaboration with groundbreaking solutions and inspiring leadership. From industry veterans to emerging stars, their contributions are shaping the future of UC.
We’re excited to share the winners who have made a significant impact this year. Congratulations to all!
Meet the Winners
Innovator of the Year
Craig Walker, CEO & Founder, Dialpad
Craig is a true trailblazer, redefining Unified Communications with fresh ideas and new approaches. Let’s celebrate his creativity and impact.
UC Leader of the Year
Eric Yuan, CEO & Founder, Zoom
Honoring those who’ve made a lasting impact on the UC world through exceptional leadership and vision, UC Leader of the Year has gone to Eric!
Women in UC Leadership Award
Smita Hashim, Chief Product Officer, Zoom
Smita has been paving the way in Unified Communications with her leadership and influence – a very deserving winner.
Industry Influencer of the Year
Zeus Kerravala, Founder & Principal Analyst, ZK Research
Zeus is a thought leader helping to shape the future of Unified Communications with his insights and advocacy.
Collaboration Leader of the Year
Anurag Dhingra, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cisco Collaboration
A leader driving innovation in the collaboration space, join us in celebrating Anurag’s remarkable contributions in unified communications.
Rising Star of the Year
Anna Skolasinska, Vendor Manager – Cloud Solutions, Nuvias UC
Our judges highlighted Anna as an emerging talent already making waves and showing incredible promise in the industry.
Editor’s Choice Award
Vipin Kalra, Lead Cloud Engineer, Collaboration & Contact Center, DocuSign
Recognized for their dedication and achievements, Vipin has already made a lasting impact on the industry.
UC Team of the Year
BroadSource’s SecureCall Team
The team at BroadSource has gone above and beyond to bring Unified Communications solutions to life, achieving exceptional results together.
A Note from Our Chair of Judges
Kieran Devlin, Chair of Judges, shares his thoughts on this year’s exceptional winners:
“Congratulations to all winners of the UC Today Leaders Awards 2024!
“Celebrating the visionaries and innovators shaping the future of unified communications and collaboration, this year’s awards highlighted exceptional leaders driving transformative impact. With fierce competition among standout finalists, each winner demonstrated a profound commitment to pushing industry boundaries and enhancing communication solutions globally while conveying tangible processes and results.
“Thank you to all winners, finalists and applicants, as well as our panel of illustrious and passionate judges. Your shared dedication is paving the way for a more connected, collaborative world.”
Please join us on our social media channels in celebrating their achievements and the advancements they’ve brought to the industry.
