Gateway Ticketing Systems® Recognizes More Than 30 Employees As Exemplary Examples of Its Core Values and Company Spirit

Gateway Ticketing Systems®, the world leader in ticketing, admission control, and revenue-generating solutions within the attractions industry, proudly hosted its annual award ceremony earlier today, a celebration dedicated to recognizing the remarkable achievements of its employees. This special event brought together employees from various departments, highlighting their exceptional contributions in various categories, including innovation, leadership, teamwork, and customer service. Each award not only acknowledged individual accomplishments but also underscored the collective strength and commitment of the team in driving the company’s success. Attendees enjoyed a heartfelt atmosphere filled with gratitude and inspiration, reinforcing the company’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

“We take immense pride in our talented and dedicated employees who play a crucial role in driving the success of our company,” stated Michael Andre, the President and CEO of the organization. “We are committed to cultivating a culture that emphasizes recognition and appreciation. Our annual awards ceremony serves as a special occasion to publicly honor and celebrate our team members’ hard work, creativity, and unwavering dedication. It is an opportunity for us to express our sincere gratitude for their innovation and relentless pursuit of excellence, which propels our company forward. Events like these highlight the importance we place on our employees and reinforce the positive environment we strive to maintain here at Gateway.”

The ceremony is divided into three categories—Core Value Awards, Polaris Awards, and the President’s Award—the recipients are a symbolic microcosm of the Gateway Ticketing Systems team. The categories and respective awardees are as follows:

Core Value Awards—The criteria within these categories are the essential and foundational tools the Company has used to maintain its success for over 35 years. Recipients of these awards have shown they go above and beyond in these areas, garnering notable accolades from their managers and colleagues. 

✨ Teamwork: Brenda Rath and Norm Castor 

✨ Passion: Matt Steckiel and Zane Winey 

✨ Accountability: Josh Block and Zach Yusypchuk 

✨ Communication: Xavier Corniel and Grant Rozich 

✨ Customer Care: Kevin Wieand and Sidney Esposito 

✨ Integrity: Jen Butler and Dan Sheehan 

✨ Innovation: Ted Mike and Bill Dolan 

Polaris Awards—Employees recognized with these awards are those who served as shining examples and guiding presences to their coworkers throughout the year. 

✨ Unsung Hero: Amy Roberts and Brett Beadle 

✨ Positive Vibes: Vickie Marquez and Bill D’Angelo 

✨ Technical Excellence: Erik Kapilow and Lourdes Pajarillo 

✨ Calm in the Eye of the Storm: Hillary Rooker and Dorlisa Feldkircher 

✨ Outstanding Mentor: Martin Binder and Wendy Yambor 

✨ Overcoming Obstacles: Jon Schnell and Linda Bush 

✨ Out of This World Performance: Wes Moser and Heidi Focht 

✨ Company Spirit: Patty Mulkern and Jennifer Adams 

✨ Rookie of the Year: Stephen Bell and Crystal Graham 

This year the company added a new category to its ceremony and incorporated a new award.

Meteor Award— Like a brilliant meteor blazing across the sky, the Meteor Award honors those whose remarkable achievements illuminate, capture attention, and leave an enduring impact. The inaugural ✨ Software Sales Leader Award ✨ was presented to Shawn Kramer within this category.

President’s Award—The President’s Award is a prestigious award given to an individual who exemplifies high performance and significant personal achievement that drives substantial results. The award recipient embodies the company’s core values in everything they do.

✨ President’s Award: Ted Mike and Dorlisa Feldkircher 

Gateway’s annual award ceremony highlights the company’s commitment to honoring and celebrating the invaluable contributions of its employees. This event brings teams together to recognize achievements, foster camaraderie, and express gratitude for their hard work and dedication to success. 

Gateway employs over 150 employees, including software developers, technical experts, IT specialists, project managers, customer service representatives, and other professionals in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. For more information on Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc. and its products, visit Gatewayticketing.com.