Values Award 2025

Awarded the 2025 Q1 Values Award for the Cultural Values of "Be Inviting" and "Be Extraordinary" within my first year as an associate. One of 10 selected from ~2,400 employees.

Here are a few testimonials from colleagues and leaders regarding the nomination:

- "Avery Borum is an exceptional member of the HR team, consistently bringing a positive attitude and an unwavering commitment to assisting our [employees]. No matter the situation, she goes above and beyond to ensure every interaction is welcoming and supportive."

-"She is empowered, proactively finding solutions and offering assistance beyond her role. She is adaptable, seamlessly managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining excellence. She is accountable, ensuring each task is handled with professionalism and care. She is extraordinary, making a lasting impact through her dedication, skills, and willingness to help others."

- "She is like a Swiss Army knife. She is so talented in many ways and is incredibly adaptable, no matter the situation."

- "Avery goes above and beyond in her job, doing lightyears more than what is asked of her. And she does it all with a great spirit!"

- "[Employees] can come into HR frustrated and tense, but Avery never lets this shatter her attitude. I have witnessed Avery carefully defuse multiple situations in the HR lobby. Avery has walked through millions of [intranet] password resets, direct deposit set-ups, and printings of authorization forms. Each time, an onlooker would believe, because of Avery's patience and sympathy, that it was her first time assisting with these endeavors."

- "Avery has taken on increased responsibilities for the benefit of the Training team. Avery is now responsible for the majority of the ordering and payment within the HR office. Avery consistently teaches in Orientation and is always willing to let me bounce ideas off of her. "

- "A true team player who balances her full-time workload while still making time to enhance the experiences of others. She genuinely cares about the mental and physical well-being of those around her, offering her support, a warm smile, or a laugh."

- "I can definitely say she makes everyone feel important walking through that door."

- "Even in high-pressure situations, Avery remains calm and composed, handling challenges with professionalism and grace. Her ability to manage difficult moments with poise ensures that both [employees] and the HR team receive the best possible support. Our team would not be the same without her. Avery is a shining example of what it means to be part of the Gaylord family, and her contributions make a difference every day."

Thank you to Marriott International Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center’s Star Events and Communications Team (Laura Nesta, Kiley Sabo, and Suzanne Boutsady), Culture Champions, Payton Gidney, and Thomas Petrillo for presenting me with a Values Award for Q1 2025. Serving our Stars has brought me so much joy!