--- title: PayrollOrg Congress Today (14) description: (14) --- - [Home](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today) - [About](https://blogs.payroll.org/about-congress) - [Connect](https://blogs.payroll.org/connect-congress) [![icon\_fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/icon_fb_CT-24.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/AnnualCongress)[![icon-ig-CT](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/icon-ig-CT.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/payrollorg/)[![icon\_li](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/icon_li_CT-24.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/payroll-org/) ![CT27 Online Banner\_v2](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CT27%20Online%20Banner_v2.jpg?width=2000&height=669&name=CT27%20Online%20Banner_v2.jpg "CT27 Online Banner_v2") [Bryan L. Kirk](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/bryan-l-kirk) May 14, 2025 # [Nesheim Named PayrollOrg’s 2025 Special Friend](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/nesheim-named-payrollorgs-2025-special-friend) Emily Nesheim, who is the Senior Client Relationship ManagerforPearson VUE, has been a key contributor to helping payroll professionals on their individual certification journey. [Bryan L. Kirk and Holly Kapherr](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/bryan-l-kirk-and-holly-kapherr) May 14, 2025 # [Traylor Honored With Board of Directors Award](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/traylor-honored-with-board-of-directors-award) Deborah Viers Traylor, CPP, an iconic figure who has been a key contributor to PayrollOrg for more than 40 years, was presented with a Board of Directors Award today during the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress General Session. [PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/apa-staff) May 14, 2025 # [Share Your Answers to Congress Poll #2](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/share-your-answers-to-congress-poll-2) It’s the second day of Payroll Congress 2025! Click the link to share your answers to which networking event has been your favorite so far? There will be one more poll on Friday. [PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/apa-staff) May 13, 2025 # [Payroll Power Up With Payroll Congress Photo Slideshow #1](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/payroll-power-up-with-payroll-congress-photo-slideshow-1) See photos from Monday's Chapter Exchange, today’s Opening General Session, and more happening during PayrollOrg's 43rd Annual Payroll Congress in Orlando. [Caren Bennett](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/caren-bennett) May 13, 2025 # [Keynote Speaker Creates Culture of Belonging for Workplace Connection](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/keynote-speaker-creates-culture-of-belonging-for-workplace-connection) Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky delivered his presentation, “The Power of Belonging and Human Connection,” as the keynote speaker during the Opening General Session, sponsored by rapid!, at the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress in Orlando. [Bryan L. Kirk and Holly Kapherr](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/bryan-l-kirk-and-holly-kapherr) May 13, 2025 # [Carter, Almon Named 2025 Payroll Woman, Man of the Year](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/carter-almon-named-2025-payroll-woman-man-of-the-year) Lori Carter, CPP, and Link Almon, CPP, are the quintessence of payroll leadership and mentorship, who throughout their careers have inspired their fellow payroll professionals to succeed.  [Bryan L. Kirk](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/bryan-l-kirk) May 13, 2025 # [Meet New PayrollOrg President Ginnette Clark, CPP](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/meet-new-payrollorg-president-ginnette-clark-cpp) Change is something that Ginnette Clark, CPP, learned to accept at a young age. Ironically, the experience of having a parent who was a career soldier may have been exactly what fed this level of resiliency to prepare her for a career in the payroll industry. [Bryan L. Kirk and Holly Kapherr](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/bryan-l-kirk-and-holly-kapherr) May 13, 2025 # [Lindsay Honored With Board of Directors Award](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/lindsay-honored-with-board-of-directors-award) Emily Lindsay, CPA, CGMA, who has faithfully served PayrollOrg for more than 30 years in various committees and volunteer roles, was honored today with the Board of Directors Award during the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress Opening General Session. [PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/apa-staff) May 13, 2025 # [Getting the Most Out of The 2025 Payroll Congress](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/getting-the-most-out-of-the-2025-payroll-congress-app) PayrollOrg’s 43rd Annual Payroll Congress officially kicked off today at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee. This isn’t PayrollOrg’s first visit to the Sunshine State, but there’s still a lot you need to know for this week. [PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/author/apa-staff) May 13, 2025 # [Find the Hidden Congress ‘C’ for Prizes](https://blogs.payroll.org/congress-today/find-the-hidden-congress-c-for-prizes) “C” what we did there? 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