SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- isolved®, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions that help organizations recruit, retain and elevate their workforce, today announced the winners of its 2025 customer awards during the final Connect for People Heroes event of the year in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The annual awards honor standout customers known as People Heroes who exemplify innovation, transformation and excellence in human resources (HR), payroll, talent, benefits and employee experience. Along with the award recognitions, isolved also announced its 2026 event lineup, providing new opportunities to engage and empower People Heroes and partners across the country.

Congratulations to the 2025 isolved People Heroes Award Winners

• People Heroes Award – Jennifer Lyons, Phil Long Dealerships
  Recognizing outstanding commitment to the HR community and advancing the People Heroes mission.
• Future of Work Award – Suzanne Church, Nlets (National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System, Inc.)
  Honoring forward-thinking professionals shaping the future of work through technology and adaptability.
• Transformation Hero Award – Emma Birriel, Shared Imaging
  Celebrating leaders who have reimagined workflows and driven measurable change through innovation.
• Engagement Hero Award – Kayla Macklin, Progressive Community Health Centers
  Recognizing those who foster deeply engaged and motivated workforces.
• Best EX Award – Jill Fish, Rocky Mountain Diabetes Center
  Highlighting organizations dedicated to providing an exceptional employee experience.
• Roadmap of the Year Award – Morgan Dunn, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union
  Honoring strategic excellence in aligning HR planning with business success.
• Judges’ Choice Award – Mary Kay Kirgis, Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics
  Celebrating overall excellence in transforming employee experience and impact.
  
  

Looking Ahead: 2026 Opportunities to Engage with isolved

After a successful year of Connect for People Heroes events, isolved is expanding its opportunities for connection, learning and collaboration in 2026 both for customers and partners across its growing ecosystem.

“When we launched the People Heroes Awards, the People Heroes Community and the People Heroes Tour in 2022, we hoped they would grow together and they truly have,” said Amberly Dressler, SVP of Brand & Experience at isolved. “It’s inspiring to see the careers and companies of our People Heroes thrive alongside these programs. We're proud to support their growth.”

• isolved People Heroes Tour – In 2026, isolved will once again take learning on the road with nine free half-day events across the country. Designed for payroll, benefits, HR and talent professionals, the tour features hands-on workshops, optimization sessions and CE-credit learning lunches to help attendees make the most of isolved People Cloud™ and maximize their industry knowledge. Learn more about the 2026 People Heroes Tour.
• isolved Connect for Partners – Returning to Las Vegas after a successful 2025 event, isolved’s premier gathering for its partner ecosystem will feature deeper collaboration, networking and product strategy insights. Partners can secure their spot now.

“One hundred cities and thousands of members later, we still love connecting online and in person,” Dressler added. “The roadshow returns next year to cities across the country, and we’re excited to continue growing with our People Heroes and partners.”

Save the Date:

• South Jordan, UT – 2/24/26 (Talent Acquisition Focus)
• Phoenix, AZ – 4/9/26
• Chicago, IL – 5/5/26
• Dubuque, IA – 5/6/26
• Richmond, VA – 6/25/26
• Allentown, PA – 9/9/26
• Boston, MA – 10/7/26
• Dallas, TX – 10/27/26
• Orange County, CA – 11/5/26
  
  

About isolved®

isolved is a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions that help organizations recruit, retain and elevate their workforce. More than 195,000 employers and 8 million employees rely on isolved's software and services to streamline human resource (HR) operations and deliver employee experiences that matter. isolved People Cloud™ is a unified yet modular HCM platform with built-in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics that connects HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce and talent management into a single solution that drives better business outcomes. Through the Sidekick Advantage™, isolved also provides expert guidance, embedded services and an engaged community that empowers People Heroes™ to grow their companies and careers. Learn more at www.isolvedhcm.com.

Media Contact 
Christine Allen, Director of Communications 
CAllen@isolvedhcm.com 

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