ATMIA Announces Award Winners at 2025 US Conference

At ATMIA’s 26th Annual US Conference in Orlando, FL this week, the association presented a variety of industry awards for exceptional contributions to the ATM industry throughout 2024 and beyond, as well as the Mike Lee Lifetime Achievement Award for sustained service to the industry and ATMIA. The US Conference’s theme was entitled A New Era of A I => ATM Intelligence.

The Mike Lee Lifetime Achievement award, which honors the work and dedication Mike provided the ATM industry during his time as CEO of ATMIA was awarded to: Jack Milford Ford, JMFord Law Office in absentia.

In addition, 2024 Outstanding Service Awards, were awarded to Edge One, NCR Atleos, TriData, D Pradeep S Kannangara, AB Securitas (PVT) Ltd.

Dana Benson and Amber Howell, with ATMIA, were awarded Special Achievement Awards for their years of service.

"The ATM Industry Association extends its warmest congratulations to all the outstanding recipients of the 2024 ATMIA Awards! Your remarkable dedication and innovative approaches have made a significant impact on the evolution of the ATM industry. We sincerely appreciate your unwavering support and tireless efforts throughout the years, and we are excited to celebrate your continued achievements," stated Lonnie C. Talbert, CEO of ATMIA." 

The Peter Kulik Innovation Award was won by CMS Analytics for their Libra and Morphis for AI-Powered Cash Forecasting.

ATMIA has established a prestigious award to acknowledge the exceptional dedication and service of law enforcement agencies in their ongoing efforts to combat ATM crime. The Outstanding Law Enforcement Service Award 2024 was presented to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, the Howard County Police ROPE Unit, the Prince George's County Police, a special agent from the U.S. Attorney's Office, and the Asset Protection team at 7-Eleven. This recognition reflects the commitment of these units to ensuring safety and security in our communities.

The sixth annual ATMmy International ATM Industry Marketing Awards were presented to the follow recipients:

• CONTENT category 1st Place Winner – CMS Analytics for 'The Global Cash Report - Fall/Winter 2024'
• DIGITAL category 1st Place Winner – Oberthur Cash Protection for ‘Robbery is Pointless ‘Famous Thieves’ OCP Campaign’
• VIDEO category 1st Place Winner – Secure Innovation for ‘Reach Your World with Remote Planet’
• CASH category 1st Place Winner –  Fexco for 'The Movement to Protect Cash & the Opportunity that Exists for ATM'
   
• CONTENT category 2nd Place Winner – Cash Depot for 'BANK IN A BOX Convenience Store Lego Mailer'
• DIGITAL category 2nd Place Winner – NCR Atleos for 'CONNECT Magazine'
• VIDEO category 2nd Place Winner – Oberthur Cash Protection for ‘ATM Protection Virtual Showroom’
• CASH category 2nd Place Winner – Cash Depot for ‘3 Ways NOT Accepting Cash is Bad for Retailers’
   
• CONTENT category 3rd Place Winner – PAI for ‘PCI Compliance: Is Your Financial Institution Prepared?’
• DIGITAL category 3rd Place Winner – Cash Depot for ‘Not Your Grandad’s Smartsafe’
• VIDEO category 3rd Place Winner – Diebold Nixdorf for ‘DN Series 500 and 550 Dual Tower ATMs’
• CASH category 3rd Place Winner – PAI for ‘Cash: The Timeless and Perfect Birthday Gift’

Some award winners were not present, and others may have received their awards on their behalf.