Meet our 2023 US ZipSTAR Award winners
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January 10, 2024
Meet our 2023 US ZipSTAR Award winners
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These individuals represent many different functions, teams and locations across North America, and were voted for by their fellow Zipsters across a number of award categories, representing Zip's values.
Please join us in celebrating these game-changing Zipsters and take a read of just some of the testimonials their colleagues gave when voting for them :)
🏆 ZipSTAR of the Year: The best of the best! These individuals have had an incredible impact on the business throughout the last year.
Winners: Ben Kramer (Data) & Kibriyo Makhmudova (Technology)
✨"Ben has been a consistent voice of reason in discussions... always embodying the culture that we value here at Zip of owning it and stronger together."
✨"Kibi always performs well above and beyond her role... truly embodying all of Zip's core values."
🏆 Change the Game Award: Recognizing a game-changing Zipster impacting company goals and strategy.
Winners: Sarah Malmgren (Strategy) & Parnika Tyagi (Risk)
✨"Sarah truly embodies Zip values and the impact she has single-handedly had across the business cannot be denied."
✨"Parnika, a true gem of the team, has consistently demonstrated exceptional contributions throughout the past year."
🏆 Own It Award for Rookie of the Year: Acknowledging a new Zipster's outstanding dedication within their first 12 months.
Winner: Emily Chen (Product)
✨"What can't Emily do? She quickly became a true product owner, supporting her team and pushing the development of the shopping experience."
🏆 Customer First Award: Highlighting a Zipster with a customer-first mindset.
Winners: Clay Reinken (Product Design) & Alexis Tonkel (Customer Experience)
✨"Clay is an unsung hero - truly. He deserves his flowers."
✨"Alexis is a dynamite team player, always willing to take on special projects"
🏆 Stronger Together Award for Team of the Year: Recognizing a team that has gone the extra mile for Zip.
Winner: Risk Strategy Team Vahila Chaganti Parnika Tyagi Mandar Auti Kunal Sharma Abhishek Dahiya, Vivek, Lakshya & Amarjot.
✨"This team truly transforms challenges into triumphs, delivering exceptional results. Thanks for your unwavering dedication and brilliance."
🏆 Zipsters’ Zipster Award: The People's Choice Award!
Winner: Mark Vilardi (People & Culture)
✨"Mark is a culture hero at Zip, who brings an engaging, fun, and creative energy... truly changing the game and making Zip a better place to work."
Congratulations to all winners, and to the many other Zipsters who were shortlisted. Thank you all for your efforts - here's to a bigger, better 2024!
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