Exclusive Recognition Program Honors Marketing Technology Innovation Leaders at Growth Hacking Live 2025
San Diego, CA – August 25, 2025 – BellaConnections, a boutique affiliate and team-building studio founded by Michele Lambert, connecting direct-response and DTC brands with vetted partners and A-player talent to drive measurable growth, has been selected as one of only five nominees for the Affiliate Manager of the Year at the inaugural Nexus Awards 2025. The highly exclusive recognition program celebrates companies excelling in technology innovation within marketing and marketing automation.
The Nexus Awards represent the most selective honor in marketing technology innovation, with only five companies nominated per category. BellaConnections was recognized for building a curated, relationship-first affiliate matching program and white-glove recruiting pipeline that pair the right offers with the right partners—accelerating DR/DTC revenue while saving brands time and hiring risk.
“Being nominated for a Nexus Award validates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing technology,” said Michele Lambert, Founder at BellaConnections.
“It’s not always about how many leads you get… it’s the quality that matters.”
The award ceremony will take place live on September 23rd and 24th, 2025, during Growth Hacking Live 2025 at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego, California. Winners will be announced on stage before an audience of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors.
“The Nexus Awards recognize the builders and innovators who don’t just participate in the marketing technology space – they redefine it,” said Perry Belcher. “Each nominee represents the cutting edge of marketing automation and technology integration.”
The exclusive nature of the Nexus Awards – limited to companies demonstrating exceptional innovation in marketing technology – makes this recognition particularly significant for BellaConnections. The nomination places them among the most forward-thinking organizations in the industry.
Nominated companies must formally accept their nomination to be eligible for the award. BellaConnections has confirmed their participation.
About the Nexus Awards 2025
The Nexus Awards honor founders, leaders, and companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through innovation, technology, and real-world execution in marketing and marketing automation. This inaugural program represents the most exclusive recognition in marketing technology innovation.
The awards ceremony takes place during Growth Hacking Live 2025, September 22-24 at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego, California. More information is available at growthhacking.com.
The Nexus Awards are proudly sponsored by GoHighLevel, the leading all-in-one marketing platform.
About BellaConnections
BellaConnections is a partnerships and recruiting firm founded by Michele Lambert that helps internet marketers scale with vetted Marketing/Operations leaders and high-performing affiliate partners. With a decade-plus network and a white-glove, culture-fit vetting process, the company delivers curated shortlists and relationship-driven matches that sustain revenue and retention. BellaConnections serves 7-, 8-, and 9-figure brands across direct response and DTC, connecting the right people and offers to build durable growth.
Companies that believe they demonstrate exceptional marketing technology innovation can apply for future consideration at thenexusawards.com/apply.
