Twinsburg, OH – Experient, the single source for integrated meeting and event solutions, recognized the company’s best suppliers and employees during the Experient Annual Meeting in Denver Aug. 27 – 31.

Maria Grasso and Philomena Petro, CMP of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Karen Holt of Gaylord Hotels, Tim Dyer of Davis AV and Rick Nelson with Hilton Sales Worldwide were named Experient Suppliers of the Year.

“Each of these suppliers have exhibited a tendency to always do the right thing throughout their partnership with Experient.  When faced with difficult situations and decisions, they’ve always risen to the occasion for our clients” said Scott Durkin, Experient vice president of partner development. “They are top-notch professionals and we feel fortunate to have them as teammates. It is because of partners like Maria, Philomena, Karen, Tim and Rick that Experient can provide the best event experiences in the industry.”

Grasso is Director of Sales, and Petro is Vice President of Convention Services, at the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau. Holt is Director of National Accounts at Gaylord Hotels.  Dyer is President of Davis AV in Denver. Nelson is Director of Worldwide Accounts at Hilton Sales Worldwide.

Experient employees, Mariann Gorman, Mike Sullivan and Donna Kastner each received the Experient Pinnacle Award for exemplary performance. The Pinnacle Award is given to employees who demonstrate excellence in their jobs on a regular and continuing basis, assist other Experient members as professional colleagues and community members, consistently represent Experient in an ethical, personable and professional manner, and clearly demonstrate the company’s core values of Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Respect and Integrity.

“Mariann, Mike and Donna exemplify the leadership that has made Experient the outstanding company it is today. While each Pinnacle recipient brings their own unique qualities to the table, they share many traits such as a dedication to excellence and a positive attitude. In a company fortunate enough to have the top people in our industry, these three are among the best of the best,” said Ed Shartar, Experient chief executive officer.