Pacesetters are the people who raise the bar. They challenge the status quo, solve complex problems in creative ways, and inspire others to rethink what's possible. Across the Agiloft community, they're using contract lifecycle management (CLM) to solve tough challenges in new ways, paving the way for others to follow.
Our 2025 Pacesetter Award winners did more than transform contract management. They set new benchmarks, created meaningful business value, and inspired others through their achievements.
We are excited to see what these customers have accomplished and will continue to celebrate their success at every turn. Interested in becoming an Agiloft Pacesetter? Check out the home page for the 2026 Pacesetter Awards now!
Pacesetters are the people who raise the bar. They challenge the status quo, solve complex problems in creative ways, and inspire others to rethink what's possible. Across the Agiloft community, they're using contract lifecycle management (CLM) to solve tough challenges in new ways, paving the way for others to follow.
Our 2025 Pacesetter Award winners did more than transform contract management. They set new benchmarks, created meaningful business value, and inspired others through their achievements.
We are excited to see what these customers have accomplished and will continue to celebrate their success at every turn. Interested in becoming an Agiloft Pacesetter? Check out the home page for the 2026 Pacesetter Awards now!
The 2025 Pacesetter Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2025 customer winners:
🌟 Connector: Dustin Godwin, Senior Lead System Architect, Lumen. Dustin connected systems and teams across Lumen's enterprise, creating greater collaboration and measurable efficiencies. His work demonstrates how thoughtful integration can transform complexity into business value.
🌟 Data Liberator: Emma Knapper, Director of Legal Operations, Penumbra. Emma unlocked the power of contract data across Penumbra, improving visibility while empowering teams to focus on higher-value work. Her collaborative approach shows how better access to data leads to better business decisions.
🌟 Force Multiplier: Dawn Dupon, Director of Contract Data Management, Honeywell. Dawn pioneered the use of AI to modernize contract management at Honeywell, creating new efficiencies and improving decision-making. Her leadership demonstrates how innovation can amplify business impact.
🌟 Pacesetter: Karen Poquette, Project Management Lead, Gilbane Building Company. Karen led a company-wide contract management transformation that modernized thousands of contracts each year. Her vision and leadership positioned Gilbane for continued growth and success.
🌟 Simplifier: Samantha Bates, Global Legal Operations & Contract Leader, W. L. Gore & Associates. Samantha simplified complex HR contracting through automation and smarter processes. Her work reduced manual effort and created more time for strategic work and innovation.
🌟 Team of the Year: Royal Caribbean Group Legal Operations Team. The Royal Caribbean Group Legal Operations Team successfully modernized its contracting processes during a major business transition. Their collaboration and resilience created lasting value across the organization.
🌟 Community Champion: Tina Perilli, Senior Global Contracts System Specialist, Septodont. Tina has become a trusted voice within the Agiloft community by sharing knowledge and supporting her peers. Her collaborative spirit continues to strengthen the entire customer community.
🌟 Top Advocate: Allison DiBona, Associate Director of Contracts & Legal Operations, Alkermes. Allison is recognized for her leadership as a customer advocate and thought leader. By sharing her experiences and best practices, she continues to inspire customers across the Agiloft community.
The Partner Pacesetter Award Winners
The success of our customers is made possible by the partners who support them to deliver exceptional outcomes. We want to recognize a diverse array of partners that have embraced specialization, innovation, and collaboration over the past year.
Congratulations to our 2025 Partner Award winners:
🌟 Global Partner of the Year: PwC. Recognized for going above and beyond in delivering outstanding customer outcomes, driving mutual growth, and exemplifying technical excellence and innovation.
🌟 Business Impact Partner of the Year: Koho Consulting. Recognized for leading customers through real transformation, innovating in CLM delivery, and elevating success across the Agiloft ecosystem.
🌟 Growth Catalyst Partner of the Year: Spectrum Mobility. Recognized for accelerating Agiloft's market presence through new customer acquisition, expanded use cases, and strategic influence.
🌟 Industry Solution Partner of the Year: Epiq. Recognized for its exceptional expertise in delivering Agiloft solutions tailored to the healthcare industry. Epiq created a repeatable approach that delivers measurable value for healthcare organizations while setting a new standard for industry-focused innovation within the Agiloft Partner ecosystem.
🌟 Resell Partner of the Year: SaaSam Group. Recognized for consistently delivering exceptional results and expanding Agiloft's footprint across key markets.
🌟 Resell Partner of the Year: Adaptive. Recognized for strong sales execution, market reach, and deep customer alignment in growing Agiloft's presence.
🌟 Customer Impact Partner of the Year: Qualitas Consulting Group. Recognized for helping customers realize the full value of Agiloft by driving adoption, increasing satisfaction, and ensuring long-term success.
5 Ways Pacesetters Raise the Bar
Every Pacesetter's story is different, but this year's winners share a few qualities that set them apart.
- They create meaningful business value.
The best CLM initiatives don't just improve contracting—they improve the business. Karen Poquette demonstrated this by leading a company-wide transformation at Gilbane Building Company, modernizing the management of thousands of contracts each year.
- They embrace innovation.
Pacesetters challenge the status quo and find better ways to solve complex problems. Dawn Dupon demonstrated this by pioneering the use of AI to transform contract management at Honeywell, creating new efficiencies across the organization.
- They connect people and technology.
The most successful transformations happen when people, processes, and technology work together. Dustin Godwin earned the Connector award by bringing teams and systems together across Lumen, creating greater collaboration and business impact.
- They help others succeed.
Great leaders don't keep their success to themselves. Tina Perilli, this year's Community Champion, has become a trusted voice within the Agiloft community by sharing knowledge, supporting peers, and encouraging others to innovate.
- They inspire others.
Every Pacesetter leaves the door open for someone else to follow. Allison DiBona continues to inspire customers by sharing her experiences and championing best practices across the contract management community.
Conclusion
The Pacesetter Awards celebrate more than successful implementations; they celebrate the people behind them.
Congratulations again to our 2025 Agiloft Pacesetter Award winners and Partner Award recipients, and thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. Together, you're helping shape the future of contract lifecycle management.
We look forward to celebrating the next generation of Pacesetters in 2026! Want to learn more? Visit the program home page here.
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