Meet the HackerOne 2025 Values Award Winners
Each year, HackerOne celebrates individuals who embody our company values and make exceptional contributions to the organization. HackerOne employees nominate peers to receive the covetable Values Awards, and this year’s winners were announced at Empower in Dallas, Texas, U.S.
We are excited to announce our 2025 Values Award winners
Why the Values Award Matters
The Values Award highlights the incredible efforts of our team members who go above and beyond. These winners personify the essence of our company values, demonstrating integrity, collaboration, and innovation in their daily work. By honoring them, we reinforce our culture of appreciation and motivate others to strive for excellence.
Meet Our 2025 Winners
Execute with Excellence Value Award Winner: Thanraj Palani Kumar
When we Execute with Excellence, we hold ourselves and others to the highest standards of performance. We deliver impact and outcomes for our customers and our security researchers.
“I’m truly honored and grateful to receive this award. Working alongside very talented peers in HackerOne empowers me to continuously grow and support our customers with passion. Every day presents new opportunities for learning and collaboration, and it is the dynamic environment that makes me feel valued. I’m thankful for the chance to contribute and be part of the amazing team.” - Thanraj Palani Kumar
Win as a Team Value Award Winner: Andrea Diton
The HackerOne Win as a Team company value reminds us that the collective work of all employees is more significant than individual achievements, and working together leads to better outcomes.
“As a member of a behind-the-scenes function, 'Win as a Team' is a meaningful value for me. The decisions and actions we take to fulfill the company’s mission are a collective effort. Everyone at HackerOne collaborates, making us greater together. I’m grateful to help create an environment where people can excel. Winning as a team means growing and challenging each other while partnering with our customers and community to tackle tough problems. This value, as part of our company’s North Star, fills me with pride and fulfillment.” - Andrea Diton
Lead with Integrity Value Award Winner: Christian Trounce
The Lead with Integrity company value means that we are always doing the right thing when no one is watching and that we consistently represent our values with grace and honesty.
“It’s an amazing feeling to be recognised for my contributions, especially in an environment where we're all surrounded by so many talented people.” - Christian Trounce
Default to Disclosure Value Award Winner: Aidan Matzko
Understanding the balance between privacy and public sharing is essential. Asking "Why should this be private?" versus "Why should this be public?" encourages deeper consideration of information disclosure.
“I am very proud to receive this year’s HackerOne Value Award for 'Default to Disclosure'. This value guides my day-to-day work, whether I’m surfacing feedback from the security researcher community or working with internal stakeholders to reach alignment on an issue. I love how HackerOne encourages collaboration on tough challenges, which makes it easy to default to disclosure. I’m very thankful for this recognition!” - Aidan Matzko
Respect All People Value Award Winner: Hannah Meltzer
When we Respect All People, we empower everyone to learn from each other, innovate, and grow, and we prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.
“I am honored to receive this year's Value Award for 'Respect All People.' This value emphasizes fostering an inclusive environment. As a recruiter, I ensure every candidate feels respected and understood from our first conversation. Collaborating closely with my hiring teams, we make thoughtful decisions to create a meaningful experience for every candidate. We believe everyone deserves respect throughout their journey.” - Hannah Meltzer
As we recognize these outstanding individuals, we thank them for setting such a glowing example of our values in action. Their dedication not only positively impacts their teams but also helps shape the culture of our entire organization.
