Stevie Awards Staff
Michael Gallagher, Executive Chairman
Michael Gallagher’s career reflects his passion for recognizing achievement across the diverse spectrum of business.
To honor the millions of business executives and workers worldwide who quietly accomplish innovative and extraordinary things in the workplace every day, Michael founded the Stevie® Awards in 2002. The name Stevie comes from the Greek name Stefanos, which means "crowned."
Michael’s commitment to honoring excellence was sparked during his tenure as Vice President of The New York Festivals, organizer of some of the world’s largest international awards competitions for film, television, advertising, and other media. Under his leadership from 1982 to 1988, The New York Festivals significantly expanded its global influence by adding new awards competitions in fields such as radio and print advertising.
Michael holds a bachelor of arts from Fordham University in New York City and a master of business administration from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
Maggie Miller, President
Maggie was the Communications Manager at the Stevie Awards for 6 years before accepting the role of President. She works as a jack of all trades for the nine Stevie Awards competitions by managing marketing, accounting, HR efforts, and more with her amazing colleagues listed below. She loves how the Stevie Awards allows professionals all over the globe, from entry-level to executives, to be recognized for their daily efforts and innovations.
Maggie holds a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University and a Master of Business Administration from George Mason University, both in Virginia.
Katina McCrory, Client Service Manager
As the Client Service Manager for the Stevie Awards, Katina does some of everything. She ensures that the office continues running smoothly, from processing and issuing invoices to handling all award shipments to processing store orders. She has been with the Stevie Awards since October 2014 and has assisted in several areas for all nine Stevie Awards competitions throughout the year.
Katina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from The Wallace E. Carroll School of Management at Boston College.
Nina Moore, Director of Marketing and Communications
Nina is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Stevie Awards. She is responsible for creating and implementing marketing strategies that set the vision and evolution of The Women|Future Conference and Stevie Awards programs. Before joining The Stevie Awards, Nina spent five years as a Marketing Manager for B2B conferences, trade shows, and events in the IT industry. Her background in content writing, event planning, and social media marketing gives her a diverse skill set.
Nina graduated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a concentration in Marketing. She is a former college athlete and team captain with a natural drive to succeed.
May Hassan, Communication Consultant for the Middle East Stevie Awards
May has over 20 years of experience with large multinational organizations as a Marketing/Communications professional. She has a strong managerial background with executive-level and cross-sector exposure. May takes pride in her strategic skills and vision and can build and implement sophisticated plans in her role. She has a proven track record explicitly supporting business needs. May promotes the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards program for 18 nations in the Middle East and North Africa region by providing entrant and marketing support for the awards and its sponsors.
Hal Goldberg, Entry Processor
Hal Goldberg has 20-plus years of experience in the business and commercial media awards recognition industry as an entry processor, customer service associate, and administrator. He was previously attached to the New York Festivals, where he processed thousands of entries each year, providing technical assistance to entrants with nominations into the festivals for its many competitions.
He is now doing the same for entrants in the Stevie Awards and its many competitions.
Anne White, Judging Coordinator
Anne has extensive experience in marketing and public relations, working in Europe and the United States in awards competitions, information technology, broadcast media, travel and leisure, and consumer products. From running her own PR agency in London, UK, Anne moved to the United States and joined the Stevie Awards in 2006, where she provided articles for the blog and online newsletter. She is now the Judging Coordinator, organizing and overseeing international judging committees for all Stevie Awards competitions. Anne holds a Certificate in Business Management from Baruch College, New York, and studied German, French, and Spanish at the University of Vienna. She speaks fluent German and French.
Elizabeth McGinn, Assistant Judging Coordinator
Elizabeth started as a temp before becoming the Assistant Judging Coordinator and has been with the Stevie Awards since 2017 as Assistant Judging Coordinator. Elizabeth assigns judges to suitable categories and overviews the judging process. With the increasing number of judges required for the Stevie Awards programs, she also plays a key role in keeping records of each judge’s performance. Elizabeth can typically be found at the Stevie Awards events in New York, assisting at the Ticket Desk or the Interview Station.
Alissa Soriano, Graphic Designer
Alissa started with the Stevie Awards as a Digital Marketing & Design Specialist before becoming a Graphic Designer. She is responsible for creating graphics and visual elements for The Women|Future Conference and Stevie Awards program and managing digital marketing efforts. From brochures and social media images to advertising campaigns, Alissa prioritizes professionalism and clarity. Previously, Alissa was a Design Manager and Marketing Coordinator in the hospitality and nonprofit industries.
Alissa is certified in Social Marketing and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts.
Lindsey Brill, Events Manager
Lindsey assists in coordinating and marketing efforts surrounding the Women|Future Conference. She is passionate about the conference's mission to connect and empower women in business from all walks of life. Lindsey began her event planning career at Clemson University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Over the past five years, her love for event marketing and coordination has blossomed as she has gained valuable experience in the hotel, hospitality, and corporate industry. In her free time, she enjoys photography, relaxing on the water and playing with her puppy, Sonny!
Laydy Reyes, Judging Assistant
Laydy is the Judging Assistant for the Stevie Awards. She assists the Judging Coordinators and the judges in our various programs. Laydy has many years of administrative experience and a background in working with nonprofits and education. She feels very inspired by learning about the various innovations that award-winning businesses are doing worldwide. Traveling, learning about the history of the area, engaging with locals, and, of course, sampling different foods are some of her favorite things to do.
Laydy graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs and a Minor in Business.
Amanda Del Signore, Editorial Manager
Amanda provides writing and editing support for the Stevie Awards Inc. website and all nine Stevie Awards competitions as well as the annual Women|Future Conference. With a background in editorial strategy and conference programming, she manages the weekly Stevie Awards Update Newsletter, develops stories for the Stevie Awards Blog, compiles scripts for award ceremonies, and assists with digital marketing activities and event coordination.
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and a Master of Arts in English Literature from Arcadia University.
Roman Dadiomoff, Operations Manager
Roman joined the Stevie Awards as an Executive Assistant before transitioning into the role of Operations Manager. He assists anywhere help is needed, from answering the company phone line to preparing winner announcements and mailings for all nine competitions. Roman has many years of experience being a part of a small team and is willing to jump into any situation and help in any way he can. He is excited to be a part of a company that acknowledges many people's great work and accomplishments worldwide. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with those close to him, including his wife, Gretchen, and their two cats.