Closing Out 2025 with Multiple Awards, Notable Impact, and a Big Year for DBSI

Arizona design-build firm and its clients earn honors across local, national, and global awards.

DBSI is closing out 2025 with multiple awards and honors spanning global, national, and local stages. From digital signage and customer experience to commercial real estate and community leadership, these recognitions highlight the impact of DBSI’s team, clients, and partners as they work together to transform how financial institutions show up in their communities.

AZ Big Media selected DBSI COO Corde Kurtz as one of 50 People to Know in Commercial Real Estate and will be featured in the 2026 edition of People & Projects to Know (PTK) magazine. This annual publication spotlights Arizona’s most influential commercial real estate professionals and the projects shaping the state’s landscape.

DBSI’s work in experience-led digital environments once again drew international recognition as the flagship project Synovus Place was named a finalist in the 2026 Global Digital Signage Awards in the Omni-Channel Design and Execution category. A longstanding DBSI partner, Synovus is recognized for its flagship branch digital signage ecosystem, which goes beyond standalone screens to create a connected, high-impact experience across both physical and digital channels.

Continuing to shape the future of digital signage, Alisa Semyekhina, SVP of Digital Creative at DBSI, returned as a judge for the 2025 Digital Signage Experience (DIZZIE) Awards. Her role on the judging panel reflects the industry’s trust in DBSI’s expertise to identify, inspire, and elevate best-in-class digital experiences worldwide.

DBSI’s influence across the credit union movement was also on display at the 2025 Diamond Awards, presented by America’s Credit Unions, where nearly 10% of this year’s winners were DBSI partners. Chartway Credit Union, Elevations Credit Union, Everwise Credit Union, GECU, Georgia United Credit Union, Park Community Credit Union, Pelican Credit Union, and SF Fire Credit Union all took home honors, showcasing how DBSI’s behind-the-scenes work helps fuel top-tier member experiences across the country.

Innovation in distribution strategy and experience design was further recognized with DBSI winning TetraLink’s 2025 Trailblazer Award. This accolade celebrates DBSI’s forward-thinking approach to helping financial institutions modernize branches, connect channels, and deliver measurable impact through strategy-first transformation.

DBSI’s role in shaping Arizona’s commercial real estate and business landscape was highlighted with its selection in the AZ Big 100, an annual feature from AZ Big Media’s AZRE magazine showcasing the Top 50 People to Watch and Top 50 Companies to Watch in commercial real estate. 

AZ Big Media also recognized multiple DBSI clients and partners as Arizona’s 2025 Most Admired Companies, including Desert Financial Credit Union and OneAZ Credit Union. These honors spotlight organizations that excel in workplace culture, leadership, social responsibility, and customer excellence, areas where DBSI is proud to play a supporting role through design, technology, and experience strategy.

DBSI was named a 2025 Chandler 100 Company by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce for the fifth consecutive year, ranking 48th overall. This list highlights the leading stakeholder companies that drive the city forward through their growth and community influence.

Beyond industry awards, DBSI continued to invest in community impact throughout 2025. Highlights included hosting a tour and holiday toy drive in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ), supporting GECU’s Annual Golf Tournament and OneAZ Credit Union’s Charity Golf Tournament, donating new backpacks and school supplies to REV Federal Credit Union’s in-branch drive so students in need could start the school year ready to succeed, and joining Park Community Credit Union’s 2025 Friendsgiving Gala to celebrate and support their community impact.

DBSI also showed up at more conferences than ever before, sharing insights and learning alongside clients and industry peers at Visionary Voices 2025, The Financial Brand Forum, BankSpaces, the FSPA Annual Conference, HealthSpaces, Future Branches Boston and Future Branches Austin, the Southwest Dental Conference, the NH/VT Annual Conference, the Tyfone Thought Leadership Forum, the 2025 Bank Trainers Conference, the NEFMA Fall Conference, and the Chandler 100: State of the Business Community. 

The DBSI team also made visits to experience centers like NextSpace and Hyosung Corporation’s Customer Experience Center, collaborating with peers to move the future of retail and financial services forward.

For more information or to inquire about partnering with DBSI for your next project, visit dbsi.com or contact us at info@dbsi-inc.com.

About DBSI

DBSI is a leading retail transformation firm specializing in design-build, digital signage, experiential marketing, service, and equipment. For over 25 years, the company’s commitment to excellence has revolutionized retail experiences through a comprehensive blend of architecture, interior design, technology, and a people-first methodology. A trusted partner for thousands of projects across the United States, DBSI is honored as one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies, recognized in the 2025 America’s Credit Unions Diamond Awards, a finalist in the 2026 Global Digital Signage awards, and recently featured in the 2026 People and Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate. To learn more, visit DBSI’s website or connect on LinkedIn.