To the company that demonstrates the most innovative use of QuickBase to drive business forward.
Freedom Financial built its entire business on QuickBase, from the ground up. What started as a small CRM for a company of fewer than 20 people now powers over 950 users across 100+ QuickBase apps — all built by citizen developers. The CRM has been enhanced to include click-to-call integration and more robust features that help this former startup continue its rise.
To streamline its app delivery process, ResCare implemented QuickBase as a low-code rapid application development platform. QuickBase enables ResCare's IT team to work closely with business stakeholders and deliver new applications 3-4 times faster than with traditional development. The Workforce Services business uses QuickBase to track clients as they progress through vocational training and other steps on their way to meeting their personal goals.
Hilton revamped its process for opening new locations with a QuickBase application that helps track every aspect of project management and funding. From there, one IT manager has built 41 total apps supporting 631 users, transforming processes across many departments in the organization.
To the company that has realized the greatest transformational benefit from using QuickBase.
Helm has completely digitized operations with 26 different applications used by 116 different employees. Helm empowers citizen developers through its black belt program, reducing the burden on IT and driving process-perfect applications everywhere. Overall, this transformation has yielded more than $300,000 in cost savings, improved the order-to-cash cycle by 2 weeks, eliminated over 3,000 spreadsheets, and transformed the culture of the organization into one in which “thinking big” is more actionable than ever.
Ceva has been able to reduce overall IT spending by 30% while doubling in size by leaning on QuickBase to deliver fast, highly-customized apps to meet business needs in multiple languages. The QuickBase development team has built more than 200 active apps serving over 2,000 users, taking new apps from idea to completion in an average of 4.1 days.
QuickBase gave Sage Payroll Services the CRM it needed to replace Goldmine with limited IT resources. As Sage consolidated several disparate companies, Sage Payroll Services was called upon to transform several paper and legacy processes into a streamlined, highly efficient new system. Non-technical resources inside Sage Payroll Services were able to unify 17 different organizations into one and better deliver for customers. Key benefits include a 30% increase in FTE efficiency 70% automation of key customer submission process.
To the small business or nonprofit that best showcases innovation and growth with QuickBase.
QuickBase enabled OnSource to go from idea to startup quickly and with minimal IT resources. The company provides frictionless photo inspection tools and services to insurance companies, using QuickBase as a versatile platform for supporting nearly every aspect of the business. Currently OnSource manages 15,000 freelance inspectors via QuickBase and has saved an estimated $1 million in custom development.
Isola Homes has built an end-to-end system for managing its home building business, leveraging not only QuickBase but also DocuSign for streamlined approval management. Isola relies on QuickBase to help manage more than 130 building projects a year with a staff of only 40 employees.
This fast-growing solar company went from $800,000 in revenue per year to $800,000 in revenue per month, and was able to manage that rapid growth with a scalable QuickBase infrastructure. The company's apps manage a single workflow for all clients across sales, projects, and invoicing, allowing management to focus on driving new business.
To the individual who best exemplifies the spirit of QuickBase through contributions to the community.
Director,
Mastec Network Services
As a member of the QuickBase Product Council and a frequent reference, Arnette has helped shape the future of QuickBase at Mastec and other companies.
Sr. Functionality Specialist,
Southwest Airlines
Jordan is a lifelong learner who attends every QuickBase event he can, and shares his insights with the rest of the Southwest team.
Owner,
Your QuickBase Coach
Mark Shnier is a dedicated contributor to the QuickBase Community, answering questions almost as quickly as they are posted, and handling complicated requests with thoughtfulness and care — all for the love of QuickBase.
To the individual who best exemplifies the excellence of the QuickBase customer through innovation and team leadership.
VP, Operations
Helm, Inc.
Michael Wacht has been a force in his quest to revamp his organization with QuickBase. Internally, he has spearheaded an effort to replace nearly every legacy or manual system with QuickBase, driving over $300,000 in savings. Externally, Wacht has shared his time with other customers, prospects and more through customer stories, webinars, and more.
Program Manager,
FedEx Office
Josh Miller epitomizes what a QuickBase Hero should be. Resourceful, smart, and unflinching in his efforts to drive program efficiency throughout FedEx Office. His efforts have resulted in huge benefits to the HR, Asset Management, Operations, Communications, Real Estate, Construction, and other divisions within FedEx Office.
Chief Compliance Officer,
Geisinger Health Plan
Keith took his experience with QuickBase at Lovelace Health Systems and immediately began to make a difference at Geisinger. His team has developed apps that support many processes and departments, including an app for reporting HIPAA violations, a contract management system, and a project management system within IT. He has also held lunch-and-learns to spread the word about QuickBase.
The QuickBase Customer Awards will be presented live on stage at EMPOWER 2016!