ACT Entertainment's Mike Schmid Honoured By 2025 American Business Awards®

ACT Entertainment has announced that Vice President of Talent Mike Schmid has been honoured with a Gold Stevie® Award as Human Resources Executive of the Year by the prestigious 23rd annual American Business Awards®.

In addition, ACT Entertainment was recognised with a Silver Stevie® Award for Human Resources Team of the Year. These national honours acknowledge extraordinary achievement in one of the most competitive years in the history of the awards program.

The world's premier business awards, the Stevie Awards were created in 2002 to honour and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organisations and working professionals worldwide. There are nine Steve Awards programs within the American Business Awards sector, which are open to all organisations operating in the US. Thousands of submissions are received every year from Fortune 500 companies and private enterprises across the country. In the Human Resources category, applicants are rigorously judged by hundreds of the nation’s top HR professionals, with a focus on meaningful impact, innovative leadership, and results that significantly exceed industry norms.

Among notable American Business Awards winners this year are major global players such as Google, Apple, Hilton, and Southwest Airlines, making ACT Entertainment’s dual recognition a momentous accomplishment.

"This is not just a win for our incredible talent professionals, it's a win for every single person at ACT Entertainment," said ACT Entertainment’s CEO Ben Saltzman. "To be recognised on the same stage as some of the world’s most admired companies affirms the culture and people-first values we've worked hard to cultivate. Mike and the talent team have led the charge in creating a world-class employee experience, and this honour reflects their tireless dedication."

In 2024, ACT Entertainment's talent team navigated rapid growth, implemented transformative talent strategies, and significantly elevated employee experience and business compliance metrics, achievements that set them apart in a highly competitive field. ACT Entertainment's talent team has demonstrated a mindset of continuous improvement and a relentless pursuit of improving the employee experience.

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