Spooktacular Fun: Actian Halloween Celebration

As the crisp autumn air settles in and leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and yellow, it’s that time of year again—Halloween! This year, Actian went all out to celebrate the spooky season with fun-filled Halloween activities, featuring a pumpkin carving contest, trick-or-treat bingo, and a costume contest!

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Ein Höhepunkt unserer Halloween-Feierlichkeiten war zweifellos der Kürbisschnitzwettbewerb. Am Morgen der Veranstaltung wurde das Büro in ein Kürbisfeld verwandelt, mit Tischen, die mit leuchtend orangen Kürbissen, Schnitzwerkzeugen und einer Vielzahl von Farben und Dekorationen geschmückt waren. Die ActianTeams machten sich an die Arbeit, um ihre Meisterwerke zu schaffen.

The creativity displayed was remarkable, featuring everything from classic jack-o’-lanterns with cheerful grins to elaborate designs of cats, mushrooms, and eerie faces. Actian employees showcased their pumpkin artistry in the office gallery, where they could vote for their favorites. Colleagues wandered through the display, casting their votes, and Mollie Kendall emerged as the contest winner with her spooky jack-o’-lantern.

Costume Contest

What office Halloween party would be complete without a costume contest? Actian employees showcased their creativity and Halloween spirit in full force! Costumes included everything from clever pop culture references to DIY masterpieces.

The competition was intense, but in the end, the winners earned well-deserved prizes and bragging rights for the year. This event successfully brought the team together, fostering laughter and celebrating the season through friendly rivalry.

First Place: Karl Schimmel, Actian customer engineer, stole the show with his hilarious Andy Reid costume, which would have made Mahomes proud.

Second Place: La’Quinn Drick Hunter wowed everyone with his impressive Luigi costume, despite not having a Mario to accompany him.

Third Place: Kasey Nolan showcased her creativity with a unique mushroom costume that secured her third place.

With such a variety of innovative costumes, the team is already looking forward to next year’s contest!

A Celebration of Team Spirit

Abgesehen von den Wettbewerben war die Halloween-Feier eine fantastische Gelegenheit für die ActianTeams, sich von einem sehr produktiven Jahr zu erholen. Die Atmosphäre war voller Freude, und es war herzerwärmend zu sehen, wie alle zusammenkamen, um nicht nur Halloween zu feiern, sondern auch die lebendige Kultur von Actian, sowohl persönlich als auch online.

As the day drew to a close, it was clear that this Halloween celebration was more than just a fun escape from work—it was a reminder of the creativity, teamwork, and community spirit that make our company a great place to be. With smiles, full bellies from treats, and a collection of hilarious memories, we’re already looking forward to next year’s celebration!

Während wir uns auf die letzte Meile des Jahres zubewegen und mit der Planung der Feiertage beginnen, hoffen wir, dass Sie einen Einblick in die ActianKultur erhalten haben, auf die wir so stolz sind, und laden Sie ein, Ihren eigenen Halloween-Spaß zu teilen!

About Savannah Bruggeman

Savannah Bruggeman is a Marketing Operations Specialist at Actian, bringing a data-driven mindset to campaign optimization. A recent Loyola University Chicago graduate, Savannah has quickly integrated fresh ideas into Actian's marketing processes. She specializes in marketing tech, analytics, and streamlining lead generation workflows. Her blog contributions cover marketing automation, lead management, and performance tracking. Explore her articles for actionable insights on driving marketing ROI.