Standing Among Giants | Stevie Awards 2025
November 10, 2025, another night I’ll never forget.
Ever been in a room buzzing with excitement and music, and thought, wow, this is really it? That was the ballroom at the New York Marriott Hotel, full of bejeweled gowns, clinking glasses, music in the air, and nonstop amazing conversations. The Stevie Awards had officially kicked off, and while our category was second to last, I honestly didn’t mind the wait. Between the cocktails, laughter, great food, and sharing the evening with my husband, it was already a night to remember.
And then… my name was called.
Bronze Winner - Women Helping Women in Business.
For a moment, it felt surreal. I was clapping for others just minutes ago, and suddenly, I was being given the medal.
Standing Among the Best
One of the best parts of the night? The people. I finally got to meet Eve from Popilush @evedemartine in person, got to connect with Maggie, the President of the Stevie Awards @thestevieawards, and even spotted Laura @lauren_clemett, who we featured in a Stevie video last year. And I have to add—meeting Ernabel Demillo (@ernied), our host for the evening, was such a fun surprise. She was warm, hilarious, and made the night feel even more special.
What made the night even more incredible was standing alongside giants like Microsoft, Apple, IBM, Amazon, and so many other incredible companies recognized for their achievements. Seeing Wild Vines Marketing in such remarkable company was both humbling and inspiring.
What the Judges Said
Hearing some of the judges’ feedback made the recognition even more meaningful:
“The nomination for Rosanna Santiago and the Wild Vines team is well-written and highlights impressive growth, team-building, and global outreach.
“A very compelling and insightful entry, one of the best I have watched! Definitely the only video entry I have judged so far, so that was refreshing!.”
To be even seen in this way, this means everything. For the growth, the story, the creativity, and the effort behind every project we do, all the early morning shoots and late nights script writings were all worth it.
And I believe that’s the magic of pouring into people. When you show up for others, it has a way of circling back. Energy shifts, doors open, and it’s the kind of ripple effect that reminds me why I love what I do.
What This Award Really Means
This is our win, not just my win.
For every client who trusted me with their brand.
For every team member who believed in my vision (and pulled late nights to make it real).
And for my husband, my rock, who’s been cheering for me from day one.
Wild Vines Marketing started as an idea in 2021, a small spark to help local brands tell their stories in bold, beautiful, and authentic ways. Four years later, standing among incredible women from around the world, making new friends with inspiring brands, and sharing the stage with some of the most recognized companies on the planet… it’s beyond humbling.
This Bronze is a reminder that what we’re building matters, this is not the finish line. Helping businesses grow and be seen, supporting meaningful campaigns, creating opportunities globally, and showing that a woman with vision and heart to help others can make a big impact.
Here’s to the women who help women rise.
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