Agiloft revolutionizes CLM with AI contract review integration
The Pacesetter Awards
Celebrating You
Nominations for 2025 are now closed –
2025Award Categories
Force Multiplier
Shines a spotlight on those harnessing AI to amplify impact, scale smarter, and drive transformative results
Data Liberator
Celebrates those who have unleashed greater access to contract data than ever before
Connector
Honors those who have connected systems, teams or departments through Agiloft to create smooth, centralized, and transparent contract processes
Simplifier
Recognizes those who have greatly consolidated or reduced processes and steps with Agiloft
Pacesetter
Applauds those that are going beyond the limits of a typical Agiloft user, thinking outside the box and acting innovatively with the tool
Community Champion
Spotlights a power user whose energy and engagement fuel the heartbeat of our customer community
Top Advocate
Highlights an Agiloft brand champion who inspires others at events, conferences, webinars, and beyond
Team of the Year
Showcases a standout team whose collaboration and execution set a new standard for CLM success
Why
Become a Pacesetter
Industry recognition
Be celebrated as a leader among peers and set the standard for excellence in your field.
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Gain visibility through press and media coverage that highlights your work and impact.
Showcase your success
Share your story, inspire others, and spotlight the results you’ve worked hard to achieve.
The Connector
Dustin Godwin, Senior Lead System Architect at Lumen, is honored as the Connector Category winner for his exceptional leadership uniting systems and people. With operations spanning enterprise sales, mass markets, and wholesale divisions, Dustin spearheaded integrations that touch every corner of the business. His efforts support a remarkable scale of adoption, with tens of thousands of profiles created across the organization. By bridging gaps between systems and departments, he enabled measurable efficiency gains and fostered collaboration at enterprise scale. Dustin exemplifies the Connector spirit by transforming operational complexity into alignment and harmony. His work is a model of how integration leadership can unlock organizational growth and impact.
The Data Liberator
Emma Knapper, Director of Legal Operations at Penumbra, is celebrated with a Pacesetter award in the Data Liberator Category for her ability to get never-before-seen data into the hands of teams across the organization. Under her direction, Emma achieved a significant reduction in administrative hours, freeing teams to focus on higher-value tasks. By extending Contract Lifecycle Management beyond the legal department, she created broader organizational impact, unlocking insights and efficiencies across functions. Working in partnership with her colleague Tyler Graham, she ensured adoption and alignment, amplifying the project’s success. Adopting this innovative approach has empowered Emma to harness data in new and transformative ways. Emma’s achievements highlight her as a true leader in liberating data for strategic impact.
The Force Multiplier
Dawn Dupon, Director of Contract Data Management at Honeywell, is recognized in the Force Multiplier Category for her pioneering use of AI to transform contract management at scale. Leading Honeywell’s Digital Contract Management Team, Dawn spearheaded the Digital Thread Integration project, which connects seven CRM systems with the organization’s contracting platform and empowers over 15,000 users worldwide. By embedding AI into the process, Dawn has driven smarter, faster decision-making, improved visibility, and created new efficiencies that ripple across Honeywell’s global operations. Her leadership not only multiplied the team’s impact, but also positioned Honeywell at the forefront of AI-enhanced contract management. Dawn’s vision demonstrates how technology and leadership together can redefine what’s possible for enterprise operations.
The Simplifier
Karen Poquette, Project Management Lead at Gilbane Building Company, is recognized in the Pacesetter category for her outstanding achievements in driving contract management transformation. With Agiloft deployed company-wide, Karen now processes approximately 4,500 contracts annually, reducing reliance on manual processes and creating more efficient, scalable workflows. Karen championed the adoption of AI-enhanced contract review, paving the way for innovation in how contracts are managed. Her forward-thinking leadership has delivered measurable efficiency gains and positioned herself as a leader in digital transformation. Karen has raised the bar for operational excellence, setting a new pace for the future of contract management.
The Pacesetter
Samantha Bates, Global Legal Operations & Contract Leader at W. L. Gore & Associates, is awarded in the Simplifier Category for her relentless drive to streamline processes and reduce workload. Through automation, Samantha achieved a 90%+ reduction in HR contract workload for Associate Information Agreements, eliminating roughly 30 hours of manual work each week. By simplifying these agreements and creating more efficient workflows, she has empowered teams to work smarter and faster. Her efforts fostered closer collaboration between HR and Legal, amplifying the value of operational improvements. Samantha’s success demonstrates the power of simplification to free up organizational capacity and fuel innovation.
Team of the Year
The Royal Caribbean Group Legal Operations Team is recognized as Team of the Year for their extraordinary success in modernizing contracting processes. Faced with sunsetting a legacy system, the team successfully delivered a full migration and go-live within just six months, on time and on budget. Their work streamlined processes across multiple business units, ensuring continuity and efficiency during a critical transition. By aligning technology with organizational needs, they created lasting value and reduced operational risk. The team’s resilience, precision, and collaborative spirit showcase what it means to be a high-performing team.
Community Champion
Tina Perilli, Senior Global Contracts System Specialist at Septodont, has earned the category of Community Champion for her unmatched engagement and thought leadership in the Agiloft customer community. Tina is an enthusiastic and active participant, sharing solutions, insights, and best practices to support her peers. Her contributions go beyond her own organization, helping advance the collective knowledge and success of the entire community. By fostering collaboration and encouraging innovation, she embodies the true spirit of community leadership. Tina’s recognition reflects both her professional expertise and her generosity in lifting others up.
Top Advocate
Allison DiBona, Associate Director of Contracts & Legal Operations at Alkermes, is recognized in the Top Advocate Category for her tireless dedication to championing contract management excellence. Allison has been a vocal advocate for best practices, continually highlighting the value of operational improvements within her organization and across the industry. She has built trust through her leadership, ensuring her colleagues fully embrace new approaches and processes. Her commitment to raising awareness and driving adoption has had a lasting impact on how contracts are managed at Alkermes. Whether it be at industry events, online webinars, or in calls with someone starting their CLM journey, Allison is eager to share her experiences with Agiloft and her successes within the contracting space. Allison’s recognition as Top Advocate reflects her passion, influence, and unwavering dedication to progress.
