Van Ameyde Innovation Awards: A Celebration of Creativity and Collaboration

What is the Innovation Platform?

The Van Ameyde Innovation Platform is our dedicated space for fostering new ideas, promoting collaboration, and driving technological advancements within the organization. By connecting business teams with IT experts, we aim to tackle real-world challenges with innovative solutions that have a tangible impact on our operations and customer experiences.

Why Did We Create the Innovation Platform?

We established the Innovation Platform to encourage a culture of creativity and continuous improvement. In an ever-evolving digital landscape, staying ahead requires bridging the gap between business needs and technological possibilities. The platform is designed to break down departmental silos, spark cross-disciplinary collaboration, and turn creative ideas into actionable results.

Celebrating Innovation: Juri Satov Wins the Innovation Award 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Juri Satov has been awarded the Van Ameyde Innovation Award 2024 for his groundbreaking concept: the “Business Meets Technology” Hackathon. Juri’s initiative is a shining example of the Innovation Platform’s mission to bring business and IT closer together to solve operational challenges with innovative technological solutions. This idea stood out for its creativity, practicality, and potential impact on collaboration within the Van Ameyde Group.

Juri’s winning concept introduces a dynamic hackathon format designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The hackathon embodies the essence of our Innovation Platform by achieving several key goals:

• Actionable Results: Delivering tangible solutions that directly address business needs.
• Stronger Connections: Enhancing communication and teamwork between departments.
• Cross-Disciplinary Learning: Promoting mutual understanding and knowledge-sharing between business and IT professionals.
• Encouraging Innovation: Inspiring out-of-the-box thinking and creative problem-solving.

Meet the Jury

The selection process for the Innovation Award was carried out by a diverse jury of experts, ensuring a fair and thorough evaluation of all submissions. We would like to extend our gratitude to Jan-Michiel Cillessen, Pascal Dijkens, Martine Morcus, and Ann Kryhl (not pictured) who brought their valuable insights and expertise to the table. We also acknowledge that one jury member is not featured in the photo accompanying this announcement and sincerely regret the oversight.

Looking Ahead

The “Business Meets Technology” Hackathon is more than just an event; it’s a step forward in building a more connected and innovative company. With Juri’s leadership and the enthusiasm of our teams, we are confident this initiative will pave the way for groundbreaking solutions and new opportunities.

The Van Ameyde Innovation Awards are just the beginning. With the launch of our new Innovation Platform, we encourage everyone to submit innovative ideas and collaborate on shaping the future of our company. This platform allows colleagues to:

• Share and develop ideas;
• Work together with colleagues from different departments;
• Receive recognition and rewards for groundbreaking initiatives.

Stay tuned for updates, and be part of our journey toward innovation!