ORLANDO, Fla. - s4story -- NCSA proudly announces the winners of its 2026 Service All-Star Awards, recognizing exceptional individuals, teams, and organizations whose dedication to service excellence makes a meaningful difference.

Now in their 15th year, the All-Star Awards celebrate those who consistently go above and beyond, put people first, and set an example of outstanding service within their organizations and communities.

"Every year, the All-Star nominations remind us of the extraordinary people who make service excellence possible," said NCSA COO Wes Tindal. "Our 2026 winners represent an exceptional level of dedication, compassion, leadership, and commitment. We are proud to recognize their achievements and celebrate them during National Customer Service Week."

The 2026 NCSA Service All-Star Award winners are:

• Person of the Year: Evan Marc Kassem, Concierge & Tenant Relations Manager, One South Street Baltimore LLC
• Contact Center Representative of the Year: Tywan Williams, Team Lead, Customer Service Representative, Cubic Transportation Systems Inc.
• Volunteer of the Year: Dan Donovan, Sr. Director, GB&C Enablement & Transformation, Universal Destinations & Experiences
• Team of the Year: Palm Beach County Tax Collector, Client Care and Research Center
• Organization of the Year: Lighthouse Works

The honorees shared what the recognition means to them:

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"Being selected as NCSA's 2026 Person of the Year means everything to me. It represents the sacrifices, hard work, and determination I've poured into this role. I'm proud to have changed the culture at One South Street into one filled with connection and positivity." —Evan Marc Kassem

"Customer service is about more than resolving issues; it's about listening, building trust, and making a positive impact on every customer interaction. This recognition reflects the support of my colleagues and leadership at Cubic Transportation Systems." —Tywan Williams

"This recognition from NCSA is especially meaningful because it celebrates values I've tried to live every day: service, leadership, learning, and helping others grow." —Dan Donovan

"This award is a powerful validation of the dedication, empathy, and expertise our team brings to work every day. I couldn't be prouder of them for setting the gold standard." —AJ Starks, Chief Customer Care Officer, Palm Beach County Tax Collector

"At Lighthouse Works, our greatest strength has always been our people. Being recognized as NCSA's 2026 Organization of the Year is a meaningful reflection of the professionalism, dedication, and care our team brings to every customer interaction." —Kaleb Stunkard, President & CEO, Lighthouse Works

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NCSA is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing service excellence through professional development, certifications, training, and resources. Its hallmark certifications include the Certified Customer Service Professional (CCSP®) for leaders and the Direct Contact Service Professional (DCSP®) for frontline professionals.

For more information, visit https://www.nationalcsa.com/all-stars.php.