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Recognizing Exceptional Performance

Each year, APC proudly presents the Waya Award to recognize a professional whose outstanding contributions and quality service have made a significant impact on our clients. This award highlights their dedication and exemplary work ethic.

Derived from the Cherokee word for “Wolf,” the Waya holds deep significance in Native American culture, symbolizing family, teamwork, intelligence, dignity, respect, pride in work, loyalty, and the success of a mission. This award embodies those values and celebrates individuals who exemplify them in their work.

2025 Quarterly Waya Award Recipients

Tommy Stephenson
tommy stephenson, it, cary nc
IT Asset Manager

Purpose

APC’s Waya Award recognizes an employee’s extraordinary professional contributions and quality service to our clients, as well as their integral role in advancing our client’s mission and fulfilling APC’s vision of positively impacting people’s lives.

Eligibility

All APC full-time employees are eligible. Due to IRS guidelines, we are unable to offer this award to non-employees subcontracting on our engagements.

Criteria

Nominees must have consistently performed in an exemplary manner, exceeding the expectations of their position, and should demonstrate commitment to the mission of the company and reflect APC’s values:

  • Positive attitude
  • Excellence in performance
  • Integrity
  • High quality of work
  • Teamwork

Nomination

All Client Managers are invited to participate in making nominations.
The Waya Award nomination form includes questions regarding the specific and current examples of the professional’s achievements and contributions that reflect the principle criteria and attributes mentioned above.

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Selection Process

All nominations will be kept confidential before the selection process. Selection as a finalist relies on a multi-point system based on value, criteria and attributes. Please forward inquiries and concerns to mgmt@apcinc.com.

  • The Waya Award Administrator will coordinate nominations submitted with the Waya Award Committee for review and selection.

If you are a Client Manager and would like to recognize an APC Professional, please take a moment to complete the Waya Award Nomination Form and tell us why you think they deserve such an important honor from APC.

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Award Prizes

All Nominees receive an APC Cornerstone Award acknowledging their value to the team.

Quarterly and Annual Waya Winners each receive:

  1. A letter of appreciation from the President
  2. Feature recognition on APC social channels and in the APC Newsletter
  3. Recognition on the APC corporate website
  4. An engraved commemorative award plaque

In addition:

• Quarterly Winners receive a $250 gift card
• The Annual Waya Award Winner receives a $1,000 gift card

Past Winners

2025 Winners

  • Tommy Stephenson
  • Mark Lamar

2024 Winners

  • Zafar Chowdhry
  • Rob Spencer
  • Jane Hutchinson-Barefoot

2023 Winners

  • Larry Coyne
  • Tim Ledford
  • Juli Herron
  • Courtney Bancone

A special congratulations goes to our Annual Waya Award winner!

Annual Waya Award Recipient

Tommy Waya
Tommy Stephenson
IT Asset Management Analyst
Tommy exemplifies the spirit of the Waya in every sense. He is an exceptional employee whose positive outlook and unwavering integrity make him a highly valued member of our team. His deep knowledge and expertise, combined with his dependable nature, ensure that every task he takes on is completed with excellence. Tommy’s proactive approach to problem-solving, consistent delivery of high-quality work, and commitment to doing what is right one of our core company values make him a true asset to our organization.

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