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Digital Heroes

At AppDirect, we celebrate excellence and impact. The Digital Heroes program honors visionary pioneers making remarkable strides in the advisor and platform customer communities.

The Path to Becoming a Digital Hero

Nominees are carefully evaluated based on their alignment with defined award categories, using key performance indicators (KPIs) and other supporting data. In addition to their achievements, the evaluation process takes into account how they conduct their business.

Winners not only excel in their field, they also demonstrate a commitment to the same values AppDirect holds at its core.

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2025 Digital Heroes will be announced at Thrive

Join us August 25-27 in Austin, Texas

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Advisor Categories

  • Best Innovator

  • Best Growth Strategy

  • Best Multi-Category Expansion

  • Rookie of the Year

  • Best AI Trailblazer

  • Best Marketplace Dealmaker

Platform Customer Categories

  • Best Marketplace Pioneer

  • Best Partner Ecosystem

  • Best Commerce Strategy

  • Best Innovator

  • Best Multi-Category Selling Strategy

  • Best Digital Experience

The AppDirect Core Values

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    Humility

    Humility is about prioritizing mission over ego, and maintaining a willingness to learn and grow, even through occasional missteps along the way. It’s about asking the right questions before coming to conclusions, achieving alignment, recognizing others, and creating an environment of respect and open-mindedness where ideas can thrive.

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    Positive Mental Attitude

    People who embody a positive mental attitude are catalysts for change through proactive, positive thoughts and actions.

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    Intensity

    Intensity is about the unrelenting pursuit of objectives. This value shines through in the endurance, persistence, and determination to consistently surpass the expected.

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    Ownership

    Ownership signifies stepping up and taking responsibility. Rather than making excuses in the face of epic challenges, people who take ownership embrace accountability and relentlessly pursue solutions.

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    True North

    True North individuals see the big picture, challenge subjective convictions, seek empirical evidence, and align priorities for long-term success. They anticipate future needs and create new ideas that shape future innovation, growth, and success.