b'Steve Chase, Director of Sales, TEGNA, Denver, CONominatedbyNickiHarkrider-Probey,LocalRevenueOfficer,Vice President of Sales at TEGNA, who appreciates Steve\'s commitment to recruiting the right people and investing in them so they grow. Nicki said, "Steve has done a phenomenal job, along with his leadership team, building,recruiting,andcultivatinganeliteteaminDenver.Thishas been a complete transformation of people and results. Through Steve\'s leadership,heclearlyseeswhatelitetalentlookslike,andhestays laser-focused on delivering elite talent. By having the right people and building the right culture, the 9News team has transformed the sales organization, which helps transform the ideas and results we can provide toourvaluedclients.SteveisatruechampionofPEOPLE,notonly through hiring but through the commitment to people. Steve believes in constant conversations with elite, talented people. That results in always recruiting, always building a solid bench, and always investing in his own talented sales team members. This will have a long-lasting and positive impact on 9News our 9News clients for years to come!"Expanding how Steve has saved the day, Nicki shared, "Through Steve\'s leadership and commitment of his team, they have saved the day for TEGNA during 2020 by overcoming enormous challenges and delivering results. This has a huge impact on our company."Tracy Picente, Director of Sales, Townsquare Media, Utica, NYNominated by six admiring fans including, Karen Carey, Market President, RobWilliams,SeniorVicePresidentofLocalMedia;DaveWheeler, DirectorofContent(OM)/DigitalManagingEditor,ElaineCardarelli, SeniorAccountManager,RayCarruthers,SeniorAccountManager, and Jonathan Meyer, Senior Account Manager, who greatly appreciate Tracy\'s commitment to recruiting, hiring and developing top talent. Karen told us, "Tracy Picente has achieved ongoing success by recruiting and developing a high performing sales team that is comprised of veterans with 74 cumulative years of experience, ranging from 23 years on the high end, to 5 years on the low end. Tracy drives higher performance from this winning team because she truly cares about each team member and their personal growth. She invested valuable time in 2020 to consult with a CSS Talent Analyst to learn more about each AE\'s top talent themes and then held follow-up meetings to help each team member view a path to the possible by maximizing their core strengths. She has held this elite team together over several years because she is such a strong coach, both in the field and in her weekly IFMs where she offers an equal dose of accountability and help, along with effective coaching feedback."Rob explained, "One of the traits that sets Tracy apart is her ability to connect with her team as individuals, her innate ability to see their top talents. She is committed to their success and understands how to help each person realize his or her potential."18'