2025 CG Rising Award application deadline Feb 21, 2025

2025 Cloud Girls Rising Award Nominations Now Open

Self-nominations are encouraged. Winners will be announced at Channel Partners Conference & Expo in Las Vegas on March 24-27, 2025. Deadline to submit entries is February 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Star Award Winner: JoLynn Hauser

JoLynn Hauser is a distinguished marketing leader with over two decades of experience in the cloud technology space, specializing in channel marketing and partner strategy. Throughout her career,...

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Star Award Winner: Diondria Brown

Diondria Brown, MBA, is a highly accomplished Senior TSB Program Manager at Five9 with extensive experience and contributions in the cloud technology space. Diondria has been instrumental in driving...

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Star Award Winner: Shannon Orr

Shannon Orr, a change-maker in the cloud technology space, commenced her journey at Avant in 2011 as the 6th employee. Progressing from an intern to Senior Director, she orchestrates a sales team...

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Trailblazer Winner: Debbie Uttecht

Debbie Uttecht is a distinguished Product and Partner Marketing Executive, currently working at Microsoft, renowned for her outstanding expertise in shaping innovative product strategies, fostering...

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Trailblazer Winner: Lisa McLin

Lisa McLin has over 21+ yrs. of experience in Technology industry, taking on roles in all areas of the business, from Accountant, Customer Delivery, Direct Sales Executive, Transformation leader,...

Meet Cloud Girls Rising Trailblazer Winner: Debbie Kestin Schildkraut

Debbie Kestin Schildkraut is the VP of Business Marketing for the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) dedicated to advancing industry expertise and best practices in B2B including elevating...

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