Check out the 2020 Distinguished Service Award winners! These awards are given to members of the community who have been recognized as those who embody Quest’s core values.

With the current environment in mind, our community depends on individuals and companies that go above and beyond for others now more than ever. It seems like a fitting time to recognize those that have been distinguished contributors to our community over the past year.

There were 11 categories of Distinguished Service Awards given out this year:

• Quest Chairman’s Award
• Newcomer Award
• User Group Distinguished Service Award
• Customer Content Contributor Distinguished Service Award
• Oracle Employee Distinguished Service Award
• Business Partner Distinguished Service Award
• Quest Networking Distinguished Service Award
• Standing Ovation Award
• Friend of Quest Award
• SELECT Journal Editor’s Choice Award
• Ken Jacobs Award

Thank you to this year’s award winners for their time and service!

2020 Distinguished Service Award Winners

Quest Chairman’s Award

This award goes to the customer company that had the highest level of engagement with Quest the past calendar year.

This year’s winner is Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies Support!

Newcomer Award

This award goes to a new member who has jumped right in and become involved with Quest.

This year’s winner is James McBride, Mastech Digital!

User Group Distinguished Service Award

This award goes to user group leaders who are exceptional in their efforts to help grow and serve their respective communities. They consistently go the extra mile to help their groups excel in some of Quest’s core areas, including content, networking, and influence.

This year’s winners are:

• Andrew Ostdiek, Hamilton Telecommunications
• Sue Shaw, ATCO Ltd.
• Tom Messer, Tupperware Brands

Customer Content Contributor Distinguished Service Award

This award goes to a customer who consistently presents excellent content for the Quest Oracle Community.

This year’s winners are:

• Angela Beckman, YUM! Brands
• Bennett Walker, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Wilker Costa, Sal Cisne

Oracle Employee Distinguished Service Award

This award is given to an Oracle employee who demonstrates exceptional commitment and support to the Quest community.

This year’s winners are:

• Heather Hagedorn, Oracle
• Julie Alonso, Oracle
• Keith Sholes, Oracle

Business Partner Distinguished Service Award

This award is given to business partners who have provided Quest with exceptional support throughout the year.

This year’s winners are:

• Appsian
• Asset Management Solutions
• Velocity Technology Solutions, Inc.

Quest Networking Distinguished Service Award

This award is given to a user that frequently participates in Quest’s networking opportunities, both online and at face-to-face conferences. The recipient has a history of building relationships and offering consistent support and advice.

This year’s winners are:

• John Howe, Dober Group
• Pamela Dymoke, Hennepin County

Standing Ovation Award

Standing Ovation Awards are presented to members of our community who achieve outstanding presenter scores at COLLABORATE, RECONNECT, and INFOCUS.

This year’s winners include:

• Brian Mentel, RF-Smart
• Dan Holverson, Clayton County Water Authority
• Darryl Shakespeare, Oracle
• David Bain, Oracle
• David Williams, University of Colorado
• Ervin Rhodes, Oracle
• Hunter Bohannon, Yum! Brands
• Joe Willever, Oracle
• Larry Furino, ACBM Solutions
• Larry Zagata, MIPRO Consulting
• Nancy Estell Zoder, Oracle
• Priya Natesan, Yum! Brands
• Rahul Nori, State of Minnesota
• Ryan Beck, Magic Software Enterprises, Inc.
• Scott Hirni, Appsian
• Trisha Muir, Michelman, Inc.
• Zaki Ahmed, Michelman, Inc.

Friend of Quest Award

An individual who promotes Quest tirelessly and supports our community with their efforts.

This year’s winners are:

• David Lyle, Carolina Biological Supply Company
• Ray Smith, Retired
• Ward Quarles, Oracle

SELECT Journal Editor’s Choice Award

This award is given by the SELECT Editorial Board to a SELECT Journal author for their excellence in writing a technical article in SELECT Journal.

This year’s winners are Nassyam Basha, eProseed, and Monowar Mukul, Department of Education!

Ken Jacobs Award

This award goes to an Oracle employee who has affected the success of the database and technology community through his or her support of the organization.

This year’s winner is Roy Swonger, Oracle!

Thank you again to this year’s award winners for everything you do for the Quest Oracle Community! Keep an eye out for future posts to learn more about these award winners!