Introducing the 2024 Leadership Award POPstars! Held at the Georgia International Conference Center in January 2024, our Leadership awards recognize our most impactful team members from all departments and areas of business. A heartfelt congratulations to this year’s winners!
Leader of the Year
Howard Hickman
Changing the Game
Babatunde Siwajuola
Team of the Year
Gas South Arena
Rising Star
Nick Rodgers (Culinary)
Financial Front Runner
DUKE University Team
The Spirit of Proof Award
Sydney Silvera
MVP
Sandra Stasiulis
Behind the Scenes
Helen Saile
Above & Beyond Award
Krista Lambrecht
Swiss Army Knife
Jake Dearborn
Staffing & Talent Guru
Barbara Soares
Hunter of the Year
Janice Wilmer
Excellence in Partnership
Jane Quillen
Living by Our Values
Cambrick Taylor
Front and Back of House Leader
Roxana David
Stepping up to the Plate
Ian Khan
Immediate Impact
Tiffany Joyner
Farmer of the Year
Libby MacConaugha
Team Player
Michael Lavender
All About the Numbers
Randy Atkins
Sales Manager of the Year
Chris Bazemore
Chef of the Year
Matt Copius
Mountain Mover
Alex Charles
10 Years of Service
Diann Jackson
Dina Iglesias
Kisha Hicks
15 Years of Service
Amy Bush
30 Years of Service
Candice Kirkpatrick
Deborah Harris
Happy Retirement
Jane Quillen
Additional Winners
Sadly, we weren’t able to capture the following winners. These folks either weren’t at the conference or had to leave early—and we’d love to extend a huge thank-you and shoutout to them!
Rising Star: Keith Laut (Operations)
Above & Beyond: Montise Brown
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Can you imagine a long-term career at Proof? Our vibrant, high-energy workplace truly immerses our employees in all facets of hospitality. Whether you’re passionate about uniting people or crafting unforgettable memories, we want to hear from you! Explore our current openings, apply online, or send your application to HR@proofpudding.com. You could be our next award-winning POPstar, featured in our 2025 leadership awards post. Join us in creating lasting experiences!
by Dina Biondo in Team 
