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Sparks Kristy Elisano and Robin Lickliter Awarded Silver and Bronze in21st Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
submitted by Isabella Turner, Pumpkin PR
Philadelphia, PA – Sparks is proud to announce that Kristy Elisano, Chief Marketing Officer, has been awarded a Silver Stevie® Award, and Robin Lickliter, Chief Experience Officer, has received a Bronze Stevie® Award in the 21st annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. Both were recognized in the prestigious “Woman of the Year – Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations” category, highlighting their exceptional leadership and contributions to the experiential marketing industry.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, widely regarded as the world’s premier business awards, honor the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, and the companies they run worldwide. This year’s competition attracted more than 1,500 entries from 36 nations and territories.
Both Elisano and Lickliter’s awards recognize the outstanding contribution they have made to their industry through their dedication to Women in Events initiatives. Specifically, Elisano’s Silver Award acknowledges her outstanding strategic vision and marketing acumen, having been a launched several groundbreaking initiatives which have been pivotal in elevating Sparks’ brand presence and client relationships, while spearheading DEI initiatives that reach beyond the business. And Lickliter’s Bronze Award comes in recognition of her remarkable commitment to the mentorship and empowerment of young industry professionals, coupled with exceptional leadership and innovation across the brand experience industry.
“We are immensely proud of Kristy and Robin for their well-deserved Silver and Bronze Stevie Awards,” said David Sudjian, CEO of Sparks. “Their visionary leadership and creative excellence have been instrumental in driving business success and innovation in the experiential marketing space. This win underscores their significant impact not only on Sparks but on the industry as a whole.”
The awards were announced during a gala event at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Friday, November 8.
Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.StevieAwards.com/Women.
About Sparks
Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that connect brands with their most important audiences. With a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, and flawless execution, we deliver experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world. As the experiential marketing agency line of business within Freeman, Sparks brings a unique blend of strategic insight and executional excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, and trade show exhibit. Learn more at www.wearesparks.com.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com.
