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Recognizing Innovation and Excellence: Discover the 2024 Customer Excellence Awards and the clients shaping the future of AEC technology

At HSO, we believe in recognizing and celebrating our clients who go above and beyond in leveraging technology to drive innovation and success in the AEC industry. The 2024 Customer Excellence Awards honor organizations that have embraced transformation, collaborated with peers, and demonstrated exemplary leadership in harnessing the power of Microsoft technologies.
This year’s awards feature five distinct categories and five worthy winners, each highlighting a unique aspect of innovation and partnership:
Award Categories & Winners
1. Early Adopter - RWDI and Greg Conley
Recognizing organizations that boldly lead the way by adopting and implementing new technologies ahead of the curve, setting the benchmark for early success.
2. Evangelist - Quiddity and Zach Toups
Celebrating clients who actively advocate for and promote the benefits of the aec360 platform, sharing their experiences and driving meaningful conversations within the AEC community.
3. Center of Excellence - KCI and Bayne Smith
Honoring firms that have built robust internal frameworks to support their technology initiatives, showcasing dedication to training, change management, and organizational alignment.
4. Platform Excellence - Thornton Tomasetti and Jim Dray 
Acknowledging clients that have fully embraced the Microsoft ecosystem, integrating tools across their organization to achieve unparalleled efficiency, innovation, and business growth.
5. Roadmap Collaboration - VHB and Gary Goldstein
Highlighting organizations that have contributed invaluable feedback and insights, helping to shape the future of our platform and create solutions that benefit the entire industry.
Celebrating the Impact of Innovation
The Customer Excellence Awards reflect the spirit of partnership and innovation that defines our relationships with our clients. These awards not only celebrate achievements but also inspire the broader AEC community to explore new possibilities and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
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Interested in learning more about the awards or how your organization can get involved next year?
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