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IT Superhero Awards: A Five-Year Celebration of IT Excellence
For five years, the IT Superhero Awards proudly celebrated the extraordinary individuals and teams who went above and beyond to support customers, solve complex challenges, and keep technology running at its best. Connection began the awards program as a way to recognize unsung heroes, which grew into a meaningful tradition—highlighting innovation, dedication, and the real‑world impact of IT leadership across our customer community. As the program comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to every nominee, honoree, judge, and organization who helped make the IT Superhero Awards a success. While this chapter has ended, our appreciation for the heroes behind the work continues.The individuals listed below were recognized as IT Superhero Award recipients during the program’s five‑year history. Each honoree demonstrated notable professional contributions and impact within their organization. Connection proudly acknowledges these past recipients and their role in the legacy of the IT Superhero Awards program.

IT Superhero Awards: A Five-Year Celebration of IT Excellence
For five years, the IT Superhero Awards proudly celebrated the extraordinary individuals and teams who went above and beyond to support customers, solve complex challenges, and keep technology running at its best. Connection began the awards program as a way to recognize unsung heroes, which grew into a meaningful tradition—highlighting innovation, dedication, and the real‑world impact of IT leadership across our customer community. As the program comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to every nominee, honoree, judge, and organization who helped make the IT Superhero Awards a success. While this chapter has ended, our appreciation for the heroes behind the work continues.The individuals listed below were recognized as IT Superhero Award recipients during the program’s five‑year history. Each honoree demonstrated notable professional contributions and impact within their organization. Connection proudly acknowledges these past recipients and their role in the legacy of the IT Superhero Awards program.
Honoring the Unique Heroes Who Shaped Five Years of IT Superhero Excellence
- Best Team Leader—Leads to success, inspires others to greatness
- Best Rookie—A fresh IT pro who performs like a seasoned pro
- Best Catch—Made an amazing save, big or small, that averted disaster
- Most Unshakeable—Always calm, patient, and focused in the face of IT chaos
- Best Superpower—Capable of performing astonishing feats, no matter the deadline
- The Ultimate IT Superhero—Grand-prize winner
2025 IT Superhero Category Award Winners
Best Team Leader
Jackie Lovell
Assistant Principal and IT Director
St. John the Apostle Catholic School
Virginia
Best Rookie
Lucas Reynard
Information Security Coordinator
Roanoke City Public Schools
Virginia
Best Catch
Daymel Feliu Delgado
Technology Support Services Technician
Brevard Public Schools
Florida
Most Unshakeable
Michael Jordan
Junior Network Administrator
Amports
Florida
Best Superpower
Ankur Khare
Senior Solution Advisor
SAP America
Pennsylvania
Ultimate I.T. Superhero
Ankur Khare
Senior Solution Advisor
SAP America
Pennsylvania
2024 IT Superhero Category Award Winners
Best Team Leader
David Lockstein
Information Technology and Network Supervisor
Watertown Unified School District
Wisconsin
Best Rookie
Bryce Bonilla
Information Technology and Project Specialist
Manufacturing Sciences Corporation
Tennessee
Best Catch
Jack Mincks
Director of Technology
Spokane R-7 School District
Missouri
Most Unshakeable
Ashley Hanovich
System Support Specialist
First State Bank
Michigan
Best Superpower
Susan Chandler
Technology Director
Jasper City Schools
Alabama
Ultimate I.T. Superhero
Susan Chandler
Technology Director
Jasper City Schools
Alabama
2023 IT Superhero Category Award Winners
Best Team Leader
Johan Dowdy
Global Head of IT and IT Security
Asana
Best Rookie
Yeleng Lo
Service Desk Analyst
Impact Group
Best Catch
Chris McCarty
IT Specialist
Core Civic
Most Unshakeable
George Gewinner
Business Process Analyst
T-Mobile
Best Superpower
Gino Brunetti
IT Technician
Yelp Inc.
Ultimate I.T. Superhero
Johan Dowdy
Global Head of IT and IT Security
Asana
2022 IT Superhero Category Award Winners
Best Team Leader
Patrick McGee
Director, Technology Support Services
St. Johns County School District
Best Rookie
Ben Esquivel
Director of Information Technology
Imperial Unified School District
Best Catch
John Fisher
System Administrator
Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey
Most Unshakeable
Lisa Michel
Customer Service Support Manager, Information Technology
Rochester Electronics, LLC
Best Superpower
Chase Zieman
Chief Data Science Officer, Co-founder
Cart.com
Ultimate I.T. Superhero
Patrick McGee
Director, Technology Support Services
St. Johns County School District
2021 IT Superhero Category Award Winners
Best Team Leader
Patrick Flaherty
Director, Lead Site Reliability Engineer
Buckle
Best Rookie
Joshua Martin
IT Specialist
Kendal at Lexington
Best Catch
Christina Fisher
Technical Support
Hinman, Howard & Kattell
Most Unshakeable
Patrick O’Reilly
Director of Information Technology
Pinkerton Academy
Best Superpower
Gregory Ledford
Technology Support Specialist Technician
State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Ultimate I.T. Superhero
Gregory Ledford
Technology Support Specialist Technician
State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Your Guide to the Changing World of IT Services that Connect People and Technology
At Connection, we’re here to listen to your frustrations and help you create the right solutions to overcome the toughest challenges. You’ll connect to technology that does more than keep your business running—together, we’ll build solutions that foster growth, enable flexibility, and inspire innovation.