CorroHealth CEO Pat Leonard credited Gardner with driving the firm’s current market momentum, noting that her strategic clarity has directly translated into the brand's heightened credibility. The award highlights individuals who elevate the role of communications within business and society, placing Gardner alongside a group of innovators responsible for shaping corporate reputation strategies.

Since her appointment, Gardner has focused on positioning CorroHealth as a clinically-driven force in a sector marked by strict compliance and intricate reimbursement workflows. Her work has helped solidify the Plano-based company’s status as a leader in healthcare technology, a move that complements the firm's recent recognition as a top workplace by Becker’s Healthcare. The distinction underscores her influence in building, safeguarding, and expanding the company's visibility on a global scale.