Exclusive Recognition Program Honors Marketing Technology Innovation Leaders at Growth Hacking Live 2025
San Diego, CA – August 25, 2025 – Hero Inside, a youth-empowerment children’s brand, has been selected as one of only five nominees for the Impactful Community Award 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. Hero Inside was recognized for launching a story-driven youth mental-health initiative through the children’s book Hero Inside, amplified by 450+ media features and Evergreen’s Best Mental Health Advocacy award.
“Being nominated for a Nexus Award validates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing technology,” said Angelo Gomez, Founder at Hero Inside.
“As a police officer, I’ve seen just how drastic the mental health epidemic is and how it’s affected youth. I wrote Hero Inside to spark a conversation of mental health and empower kids to believe in themselves.”
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 Hero Inside. 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. Hero Inside 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 Hero Inside
Hero Inside is more than a children’s book – it’s a message to youth that they were born with a power far greater than any superhero because they have the ability to write their own story. “As a public servant, I hope to be a testimony to youth that they have the power to overcome and achieve their dreams,” says author and police officer Angelo Gomez.
Companies that believe they demonstrate exceptional marketing technology innovation can apply for future consideration at thenexusawards.com/apply.
