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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.

2024 Annual Waya Award Recipient

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Zafar Chowdhry
Process Engineer - Aramco
 Zafar’s passion, expertise, and dedication have made a lasting impact on his team. His technical knowledge and leadership have improved operational efficiency and product quality, while his ability to manage complex projects like Liquid Storage Tanks, Aviation, Geotechnical studies, and more has been exceptional. Zafar’s outstanding work ethic, integrity, and commitment to excellence inspire those around him and set a high standard for the team.

2024 Quarterly Waya Award Recipients

Jane Hutchinson-Barefoot
Jane Hutchinson-Barefoot
Global Customer Story Strategist / Project Manager - IBM
Rob Spencer
Client Story Strategist / Content Producer - IBM Automation - IBM
Zafar Chowdhry
Process Engineer - Aramco

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 winners each receive:

  1. A letter of appreciation from the President
  2. Featured on APC social channels and in the APC Newsletter
  3. Recognition on the APC corporate website
  4. Engraved/commemorative award plaque
  5. $100 Gift Card

The annual Waya Award Winner receives:

  1. Travel and Hotel
  2. Value of $3,750 + tax
  3. Customized with the assistance of APC’s travel agent
  4. Time off must conform to client’s needs
  5. Must use own available personal time off

It is not necessary for winners to be present in order to receive their award prizes.

Past Winners

2024 Winners

  • Zafar Chowdhry
  • Rob Spencer
  • Jane Hutchinson-Barefoot

2023 Winners

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

2022 Winners

  • Erica Wazeski
  • Tim Oletti
  • Jeff Warner
  • Keith Costello

2021 Winners

  • Joshua Young
  • Nicole Kessler
  • Paul Campbell

2020 Winners

  • Mike Dyess
  • Syvella Jones
  • Melissa Benitez

2019 Winners

  • Mark McFadden
  • Diana Ruiz
  • Charles Anderson
  • David Fender

2018 Winners

  • Fred McNeese
  • Rob Spencer
  • Tim Ledford
  • Karen Lewis

2017 Winners

  • Elaine Walker
  • Richard Silvers
  • Michael Rozelle
  • Richard Orth

A special congratulations goes to our Annual Waya Award winner!
They will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip courtesy of APC

Nominate Your Outstanding Professional Today!

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