We are excited to present the winners of our fourth annual BlueJeans by Verizon Customer Awards! Each of this year’s winners exemplify the outstanding ability to execute change management by improving communications, encouraging creativity and innovation, or solving complex problems using the BlueJeans platform. As BlueJeans by Verizon VP & GM Chris Lewter expressed:
“The past few years have forever changed the way we all work and communicate, no matter what industry you operate in. We now have new ways of collaborating with colleagues and engaging with audiences, no matter their location, something that we never before imagined. The winners of the BlueJeans by Verizon Customer Awards are examples of companies that have used our technology in innovative ways to transform their businesses and create better experiences for all of their stakeholders.”
Showcasing how collaborative, inclusive, and immersive communication initiatives can be, the 2023 BlueJeans by Verizon Customer Award category winners and honorees are:
Top Workplace Modernization – Winner: ING Bank Australia
ING Bank Australia implemented BlueJeans platforms to enhance staff video collaboration, spanning from one-to-one meetings to company-wide announcements. With support for remote work becoming crucial during the pandemic, BlueJeans Meetings facilitated faultless communication and fostered a strong sense of connection among more than 2,500 employees. The bank organized an average of 17 events per month, with some attracting a significant number of participants. BlueJeans Events enabled effective communication from senior management and engaged attendees through interactive features — bringing everyone together through all-hands meetings and other gatherings. ING Bank’s implementation of BlueJeans played a vital role in maintaining productivity and profitability during uncertain times.
Honorable Mentions: Hive Business Solutions LLC, Thumbs Up Driving School
Biggest Impact – Winner: Clark Construction
Clark Construction has streamlined collaboration and reduced costs by embracing virtual meetings through BlueJeans video conferencing. The company’s impressive engagement numbers speak for themselves, with more than 150,000 meetings from April 2022 to April 2023. Implementing BlueJeans Events has further improved efficiency, enabling teams across the US to connect seamlessly and yielding significant savings on live event production. With the help of BlueJeans, Clark was able to improve collaboration with its stakeholders, trade partners, and internal teams throughout the entire project life cycle. Its commitment to virtual collaboration enables the company to meet client expectations, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
Honorable Mentions: Coalition of Community Organizations , Ministère de la Santé et de l’Action Sociale/Direction Générale de la Santé, Senegal
Most Innovative Use Case – Winner: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center uses BlueJeans video conferencing to provide innovative virtual healthcare services including individual visits, group visits, and remote patient monitoring. Within a week of the pandemic’s onset, UTSW trained more than 3,300 physicians covering more than 80 clinical specialties and sub-specialties to provide virtual care for patients. UT Southwestern also integrated BlueJeans with its electronic medical record system, streamlining the process for patients by creating a welcoming, consistent virtual environment. Throughout the pandemic and continuing today, UT Southwestern has emerged as a national leader in modernizing patient care.
Honorable Mentions: Desde El Café, Dekker Financial Services, LLC
Best Use of BlueJeans Events – Winner: Brentford Football Club
Brentford Football Club adopted BlueJeans Events for its inaugural hybrid Fan Forum last November, resulting in a significant boost in online attendance with over 500 supporters participating, doubling the physical venue’s capacity. The integration of BlueJeans Studio into the club’s IT infrastructure ensured effortless management of live streams, including presenter control, video and graphics transitions, and real-time background customisation. This streamlined approach allowed the events team to focus on flawless execution without technical complications. Building on this achievement, the west London football club will use BlueJeans again to engage with fans and its communities.
Honorable Mentions: Partnership for a Secure America
Learn more about the 2023 awards on the BlueJeans by Verizon Customer Awards page. To see how leading organizations are using BlueJeans to improve their productivity, communication, and collaboration, visit the Featured Customers page and sign-up your free BlueJeans Basic video conferencing account today!
About the Author
Sharni Medina is the Director of Customer Marketing at BlueJeans Network, where she is responsible for sharing the voice of customers through customer-driven content and supporting business reference needs. Prior to joining BlueJeans, Sharni worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, leading their customer advocacy and referencing organization. Sharni holds degrees in Education and Physical Education from the University of Alberta and a Masters in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco. Outside of the office, Sharni enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
