2025 eSummit Awards
Recognizing and celebrating the leaders in electronics sustainability
There are many individuals and organizations who go above and beyond to advance the sustainability of electronics. Sharing their stories elevates our collective thinking and fuels a more sustainable and circular future.
eSummit Industry Awards
The eSummit Industry Awards are peer-nominated, peer-voted recognition awards for individual electronics sustainability professionals. They celebrate the people behind the progress, honoring both the veterans who built this movement and the newcomers already shaping its future. See our previous winners!
The Jim Lynch Hall of Fame Award
Named after Jim Lynch, co-founder of the International Computer Refurbisher Summit which laid the groundwork for today’s eSummit, this award celebrates industry veterans who've made lasting contributions to the electronics reuse and recycling industry. These are the mentors, pioneers, and champions who've shaped where we are today and continue inspiring the next generation. The Jim Lynch Award represents the very best among us; those who set the example for what a professional should aspire to be.
2025 Recipient - Cassie Gruber, Jabil
For over 11 years, Cassie has connected the dots across our industry, leveraging her unique journey from bartending to business partnerships to build authentic relationships that last. She mentors across generations, makes crucial introductions, and ensures no one gets left behind while supporting professionals at every stage of their career. Her recent work mentoring new ESG TAC members shows that leadership isn't about position, it's about consistently showing up for your community.
The Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award celebrates newer voices in electronics sustainability who are already making waves. These emerging leaders bring fresh energy and bold ideas that challenge us all to do better. They're proof that impact isn't measured in years of experience but in the willingness to drive real change. Nominees should have less than five years of industry experience.
2025 Recipient - Dylan Zajac, Computers 4 People
Starting in middle school with pure passion, Dylan saw the disconnect between those drowning in devices and those desperately needing them. Now leading Computers 4 People, he's turned teenage enthusiasm into systematic change. His age isn't what makes him remarkable – it's his ability to solve complex problems with the fearlessness of someone who doesn't know what can't be done.
SERI ReThink Awards
In addition to the eSummit Industry Awards, SERI’s ReThink Electronics Awards will also be presented at this year’s eSummit. The ReThink Electronics Awards celebrate the organizations who dare to ask, "What if?" and go beyond what's required or expected to pursue a more sustainable future for electronics. These awards recognize businesses and institutions making a systems-level impact by fundamentally rethinking approaches to electronics design, use, reuse, and recycling. Learn more and submit your nomination for 2026 below.
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