KensieMae Cocktail Party & Eighth Annual LendingHUB Awards

It's almost time to celebrate! Join us for the KensieMae Cocktail Party and Eighth Annual LendingHUB Community Awards, an evening dedicated to the people who make this community the best in the industry.

Mark your calendars for Monday, March 16th, from 8:30 to 10:30 PM at the Intrigue Nightclub at the Wynn. From TAP Community members to KensieMae clients and trusted partners, this is the night where the best in the business come together - great drinks, great people, and a venue that matches the occasion.

Below are the categories and nominees for this year's awards.

Since 2018, this celebration has brought our community together year after year to recognize innovation, collaboration, and impact. After the event, we'll share the winners and highlights on our blog, so stay tuned.

To our nominees and valuable members, this community is better because of you. Thank you for all your contributions. See you in Vegas! 🥂

And the 2026 TAP Community Award Nominees are...

The Operational Expertise Award

The TAP member who contributed the most operational input, feedback, advice, guidance, answers, and support for the community in 2025.

Ali Hedger
Renee’ Andrews
Steven Vanderville
Therese Sutrick
Brett Penney

The Compliance Guidance Award

The TAP member who provided the most compliance and regulatory advice, expertise, answers, and support for the community in 2025.

Kim Connolly
Chelsea Nellist
Kelsea Buchheit
Denise Berringer-Wood

The Community Trailblazer Award

The TAP member who blazed the trail in 2025 with the most (and most relevant) topics and collaboration across the community.

Kim Connolly
Lindsey Banes
Kelley McKenna (Kelley Lawrenz)
Kandace Klumper
Loren Underwood

The Ingenuity Award

The TAP contributor who provided the most inventive, creative, and innovative advice, suggestions, and solutions in 2025.

Brett Penney
Denise Berringer-Wood
Amy Blum
Kandace Klumper
Jody Sims

The Code Whisperer Award

The TAP contributor who provided the most input, guidance, and support on 'coding', syntax, advanced business rules, and advanced solutions in 2025.

Jody Sims
Brian Delehanty (bdel)
Andrew Gavieres ("AO Admin")

The Philanthropist Award

The TAP member who gave the most back to the community in 2025 with input, ideas, suggestions, and support.

Shaun Foote
Heather Mulder
Frelyn Younger
Loren Underwood
Rob Lisk

The Community Calder Award

The 'Rookie' of the year recognition - The TAP member who joined the community in 2025 and provided the most advice, support, guidance, input, and valued contributions to the community.

Carrie-Anne Quinn
Samantha Persik
Erin Cleavland
Sara Miller
Jamie Peffer

The Community Comic Relief Award

The funniest TAP member... This person got you smiling, and laughing the most in 2025.

Write in your vote on the voting page! - Voting is now closed

The Community Superhero Award

This TAP member is always there for you, providing support, being positive, cheering you up, and saving the day!

Write in your vote on the voting page! - Voting is now closed

2025 Community MVP

The MOST influential, supportive, inventive, helpful, and insightful member of the TAP community in 2025.

Kandace Klumper
Loren Underwood
Denise Berringer-Wood
Jody Sims
Brett Penney

Congratulations again, and good luck to each of these deserving nominees!

View the video from “The Kensies” inaugural event in 2018 here
and photos from past ceremonies below: