Meet Zapier’s 2025 Zappy Awards winners

The Zappy Awards celebrate individuals and teams who are pioneering the integration of AI and automation across various industries, recognizing their achievements in transforming operations and enhancing efficiency. This year's winners include Charlie Hoehn of Author.Inc, who optimized book production processes; John Rippy of Drive Social Media, who developed a comprehensive AI pipeline for content creation; and Nick Paliughi of Freshy, who enhanced customer support with AI-powered triage. Other notable honorees include Kathy Lam of StackAdapt for HR automation, Dan Dorato-Hankins of Vector Media for IT innovations, and Andrew Harding of Slate for marketing lead generation. The awards also recognized Deborah Mader of Lahaina Community Land Trust for her work in nonprofit automation, Jocelyne Mendez-Guzman of BioRender for streamlining operations, Isaac Smith of Klue for sales automation advancements, and Adnan Khan of Viva for fostering an AI-centric company culture. These innovators have demonstrated how AI and automation can significantly improve workflows, reduce manual tasks, and drive substantial business outcomes.