Five9 Recognized with Two Major Honors at Sandler Summit 2025

I am proud to share that Five9 was recognized with two prestigious honors at this year’s Sandler Summit: Top Contact Center & CX Provider and National Channel Manager of the Year, awarded to our own Stacey Tillman. These awards highlight both the strength of the Five9 Intelligent CX Platform and the incredible talent within our channel community—especially the success we’re driving together with Sandler Partners. 

Sandler Summit is more than an awards stage—it’s a gathering of the most engaged, forward-thinking voices in the channel. Each year, it brings together advisors, technology leaders, and providers who are shaping the future of customer experience. To stand out in this environment is significant, because the recognition comes from peers and partners who see the real impact of your work every day. For Five9, these honors signal that our vision for Intelligent CX isn’t just resonating—it’s actively driving change across the ecosystem and delivering measurable success with top partners like Sandler. 

Top Contact Center & CX Provider 

Being named Top Contact Center & CX Provider is a powerful acknowledgment of the impact Five9 is driving for customers and partners alike. Our Intelligent CX Platform empowers organizations to modernize their contact centers, leverage AI-driven innovation, and deliver more meaningful experiences for their customers. 

At a time when customer expectations are higher than ever, Five9 is helping businesses harness the power of AI, automation, and digital engagement to create more efficient operations and more human customer interactions. This award reflects the trust our partners and customers place in Five9 to deliver both innovation and reliability. 

As our SVP of Global Partnerships, Kim Hill, shared: 

“Partners choose Five9 not only because of our technology but because of our commitment to their success. The results we’ve achieved together with Sandler Partners this year highlight the strength of our collaboration and serve as an example of what’s possible across the broader Five9 partner ecosystem. This award is a reflection of the trust we’ve built and the measurable outcomes we continue to deliver side by side with our partners.” 

Kim’s words underscore the heart of our approach—technology matters, but relationships and results matter more. Five9 continues to invest in the tools, resources, and partner enablement programs that make our ecosystem stronger and allow us to win together. 

National Channel Manager of the Year – Stacey Tillman 

Equally exciting is the recognition of Stacey Tillman as National Channel Manager of the Year. Stacey embodies what it means to be a true partner advocate. She consistently goes above and beyond to build trust, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful results for our partners. 

Her recognition is not just a reflection of her own efforts—it’s a testament to the partnerships she has cultivated and the collective success of the Five9 channel community. 

Stacey shared her gratitude: 

“I’m truly honored to receive this recognition. None of this would be possible without the incredible partners I work alongside every day and the support of the Five9 team. Thank you for your trust and collaboration—I look forward to what we’ll achieve together in the year ahead.” 

Her words remind us that our wins are never individual. They are the product of collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to raising the bar for what customer experience can be.