AVENIR GLOBAL Names 2025 Achievement Awards Honorees

Padilla’s parent company, AVENIR GLOBAL, announced its annual Achievement Awards celebrating the outstanding achievements of employees across the network at the local and international levels. This program recognizes colleagues whose exceptional contributions reinforce the Firm’s values and vision and promote its growth and leadership position in communication and public relations.

Winners were nominated by peers and selected for their accomplishments in multiple categories. The awards were presented during ceremonies at each office, including 22 teammates across the Padilla family of brands.  

Commitment and Collaboration – Candidates for this award make an outstanding commitment to the agency and/or to the community and strive to enhance collaboration by fostering inter-group and inter-office relations.  

• Morgan Hume

• Kimberly Huston

• Autumn Post

• Thomas McGowan

• Mariana Carta

• Maya Sutherland

• Kathryn Canning

Business Development and Management – Honorees contribute to the agency by substantially increasing business through existing or new clients and have established strong and trusted client relationships. 

• Meg Gaffney

• Lauren Tannenbaum

• Alyssa Dettloff

• Michelle Amoroso

• Carmen Berry

Visionary Leadership Model – Individuals for this award act in the long-term, best interest of their clients, their team members and the Firm.

• Nancy Morgan

• Yoni Aguilar

Innovation – Honorees demonstrate an exceptional capacity for innovation. They bring new ideas and concepts and bold thinking to their day-to-day work.  

• Katie Pawelczyk

• Neil Cox

• Bryn Snyder

People Leader – Candidates for this award demonstrate a unique ability to guide and inspire others and make the employee journey a truly positive experience. They are passionate about developing people and creating a healthy work environment.  

• Kenny Devine

• Moira Murphy

Diversity and Inclusion – Honorees make significant contributions to diversity and inclusion within our agency and show exemplary insight and fortitude in this area.    

• Matt Brehony

Support Services – Individuals for this award introduce value-added initiatives and contribute to creating a positive work environment. 

• Bruno Gonzalez
• Jen Merkle