AVENIR GLOBAL is proud to present the winners of the Firm’s 2024 Achievement Awards.
The Achievement Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of employees of the AVENIR GLOBAL family and its entities at the local and international levels. The objective of this program is to recognize employees whose exceptional contributions reinforce the Firm’s values and vision, and promote its growth and leadership position in communication and public relations.
Among more than 280 nominations submitted by colleagues, 95 laureates were selected this year for their accomplishments in seven categories. The awards were presented during local ceremonies at each of our offices.
In addition to the winners in local categories, AVENIR GLOBAL also presented two global recognition awards.
2024 AVENIR GLOBAL Way Award: Heath Rudduck (Padilla)
The AVENIR GLOBAL Way Award is presented to the employee who best represents the Firm’s values and embodies our brand by applying bold thinking to solve challenges and establishing trusted relationships with clients and partners.
The 2024 recipient of this award is Heath Rudduck, Padilla’s Chief Creative Officer.
Heath exemplifies leadership and collaboration in every sense, setting a high standard for innovation within our Firm. His visionary work and team leadership have been instrumental in bringing winning ideas to life for clients like Florida Department of Citrus, Jack Links, Norwegian Seafood, Richmond Regional Tourism, and many more.
Heath’s boundless passion for delivering “strategically creative” work that changes behaviors is evident across various projects—from branded content to paid media campaigns to engaging digital experiences. He advocates for resourcefulness, ensuring each project achieves its full potential regardless of budget or timeline constraints. Embracing new technologies like GenAI, Heath sees opportunities where others see challenges.
Recognized as one of AVENIR GLOBAL’s top creative talents, Heath inspires through action by embodying the Firm’s values daily. His commitment extends beyond Padilla; when NATIONAL Toronto faced challenges ahead of several big pitches, Heath flew over immediately to help craft a world-class approach that resulted in new business wins.
Heath truly personifies what it means to be part of AVENIR GLOBAL: innovative thinking combined with steadfast support makes him a deserving recipient of this year’s AVENIR GLOBAL Way Award.
2024 Luc Beauregard Award: Sarah Wilson (Madano)
The Luc Beauregard Award, dedicated to the memory of our founder, is presented to one of the AVENIR GLOBAL Achievement Awards winners whose stellar nomination and strong performance during the year truly stood out among all local laureates.
Sarah Wilson, Senior Director at Madano, has been selected as the 2024 winner of the Luc Beauregard Award. She is also the recipient of the Business Development and Management Achievement Award for Madano.
Sarah has demonstrated an exceptional ability to bring new ideas and craft compelling stories that resonate with clients. Her strategic thinking and creative storytelling have been pivotal in securing two of Madano’s largest new business wins this year—Roche Obesity and UCB Osteo. Sarah led these projects with remarkable skill, driving them to success through her innovative approach and dedication.
In addition to her client work, Sarah played a crucial role in leading the client excellence workstream as part of Madano’s five-year planning process. She has also been instrumental in expanding Madano’s commercial offerings within healthcare, establishing new specialties that have strengthened the Firm’s position in this sector.
Sarah’s leadership extends beyond project delivery; she is committed to mentoring others and instilling excellence throughout her teams. Her ability to adapt quickly and apply strategic insights across various challenges makes her an invaluable asset not only within Madano but across AVENIR GLOBAL.
Her achievements exemplify what it means to embody the spirit of the Luc Beauregard Award—bold thinking combined with unwavering commitment that inspires us all at AVENIR GLOBAL.
Our local winners
The Support Services Achievement Award
- David Gumbleton (AVENIR GLOBAL London)
- Candace Zhang (AVENIR GLOBAL Toronto)
- Audrey Raymond (AXON London)
- Suzanne Bush (Cherry)
- Alice Vaught (FoodMinds Chicago)
- Natalie Smith (Hanover Dubai)
- Ari Coutiño (NATIONAL Halifax)
- Darcie Muise (NATIONAL Halifax)
- Vincent Pilon (NATIONAL Montreal)
- Crystal-Rose Madore (NATIONAL Toronto)
- Elizabeth Plochec (NATIONAL Toronto)
- Danielle Gaitor (Time & Space)
The Commitment and Collaboration Achievement Award
- Viola Xhillari (AVENIR GLOBAL Toronto)
- Nadia Rosales (AXON Clinical Studies)
- Louise Magnusson (AXON Copenhagen)
- Flavia Sciota (AXON London)
- Joseph Sugrue (AXON London)
- Carmen Luong (Cherry)
- Isabelle Goodsall (Cherry)
- Maysa Taher (Cherry)
- Dana Sullivan (FoodMinds Chicago)
- Lily Lofty (Hanover London)
- Catherine Goodson (Joe Smith Richmond)
- Elisavet Smyrneou (Madano)
- Hannah Langille (NATIONAL Halifax)
- Sophie Hebert (NATIONAL Halifax)
- Eric Aach (NATIONAL Montreal)
- Nadia Di Sciullo (NATIONAL Montreal)
- Azin Peyrow (NATIONAL Ottawa)
- Siera Draper (NATIONAL Ottawa)
- Milaine Robichaud (NATIONAL Saint John)
- Lindsay Hill (NATIONAL Toronto)
- Nicole Herback (NATIONAL Toronto)
- Rachel Campbell (NATIONAL Vancouver)
- Amy Jensen (Padilla Minneapolis)
- Jeff Sturm (Padilla Minneapolis)
- Jennifer Beres (Padilla Minneapolis)
- Tracey Mercil (Padilla Minneapolis)
- Heather Rauscher (Padilla New York)
- Amber Nelson (SHIFT Boston)
- Emily MacNeill-Liot (Time & Space)
The Business Development and Management Achievement Award
- Grace Manley (AXON London)
- Millie Bruce (AXON London)
- Becky Taylor (Cherry)
- Jack Bear (Cherry)
- Lauren Hoffman (FoodMinds San Francisco)
- Nils Fischer-Kerrane (Hanover Dublin)
- Charley Sambridge (Hanover London)
- Emily Valentine (Joe Smith Richmond)
- Matt Brehony (Joe Smith Richmond)
- Sarah Wilson (Madano)
- Blaise Boehmer (NATIONAL Calgary)
- Sébastien Boudreau (NATIONAL Montreal)
- Alexandra Bernier (NATIONAL Quebec City)
- Anna Speyer (NATIONAL Toronto)
- Leanne Lindseth (Padilla Minneapolis)
- Marissa Matchey (Padilla Minneapolis)
- Samantha Strader (Padilla Richmond)
- Stephanie Chan (Padilla Richmond)
The Visionary Leadership Model Achievement Award
- Katherine Moore (AXON London)
- Rebecca Burbidge (AXON London)
- Benedict Guilfoyle (Madano)
- Jamila Kanji (NATIONAL Calgary)
- Jordan Redshaw (NATIONAL Calgary)
- François Crête (NATIONAL Montreal)
- Alana De Guerre (NATIONAL Toronto)
- Michelle Amoroso (Padilla New York)
- Viviana Pinzon (Padilla New York)
- Carson Creehan (Padilla Washington)
The Innovation Achievement Award
- Alec Beckett (AVENIR GLOBAL London)
- Laura Blower (Cherry)
- Tracee Hume (FoodMinds San Francisco)
- Jarlath Mulhern (Madano)
- Kenzie Cameron (NATIONAL Halifax)
- Michel Lacroix (NATIONAL Montreal)
- Michael Mahoney (NATIONAL Toronto)
- Natalie Barth (Padilla New York)
- Maliya Rooney (Padilla Richmond)
- John Wearing (Time & Space)
The People Leader Achievement Award
- Nicola Truss (AXON London)
- Essi Turkson (Cherry)
- Siobhan Bardet (Hanover Dubai)
- Helen McKenna (Hanover London)
- Sarah Simpson (NATIONAL Halifax)
- John Parisella (NATIONAL Montreal)
- Nicole Piasentini (NATIONAL Toronto)
- Danielle Engholm (Padilla Minneapolis)
- Dani Jurisz (Padilla Minneapolis)
- Brittany Joyal (SHIFT Boston)
- Kasey DiLoreto (SHIFT Boston)
- Julia MacMichael (Time & Space)
The Diversity and Inclusion Achievement Award
- Alexe Constantineau (NATIONAL Montreal)
- Natasha Bailey (NATIONAL Toronto)
- Neil Anderson (NATIONAL Toronto)
- Jennifer Bowring (Padilla Minneapolis)