Industry Awards Programs
A directory of awards, rankings, and recognition programs across the MSP, channel, and cybersecurity industry. Know what's out there, plan your submissions, and get the recognition your work deserves.
42 awards programs tracked
ASCII Cup Award
The ASCII Group
The ASCII Group's most prestigious individual award, recognizing outstanding contributions to the ASCII community and the IT channel. Peer-nominated by fellow ASCII members.
ASCII Member of the Year
The ASCII Group
Recognizes exceptional engagement and leadership within the ASCII Group community. Peer-nominated.
ASCII Vendor of the Year
The ASCII Group
Voted by ASCII members to recognize the vendor providing the best value, support, and partnership to the ASCII community.
Canalys Candefero Awards
Canalys
Analyst-driven awards based on Canalys research and partner surveys. Leadership Matrix placements are among the most cited channel vendor rankings globally. Evaluated at regional Canalys Forums.
Channel Champion, Leadership Matrix placements, Partner Program Innovation, Sustainability, Partner Experience
CDN Channel Elite Awards (Canada)
CDN / IT World Canada (ITWC)
Canada's premier channel awards recognizing top Canadian IT solution providers across multiple categories. In-person gala in Toronto.
Solution Provider of the Year (S/M/L), Best Cloud Solution, Best Security Solution, Best Data Center, Best Managed Services, Innovation, Marketing Excellence
CDN Top 100 Solution Providers (Canada)
CDN / IT World Canada (ITWC)
Annual ranking of Canada's 100 largest IT solution providers by revenue. Includes the W100 recognizing women-owned/led companies. Revenue-verified.
Top 100 (ranked by revenue), W100 (women-led organizations)
Channel Partner Insight Channel Awards (UK)
Channel Partner Insight (Informa)
Comprehensive UK channel awards covering the full ecosystem from vendors to end-user service providers. One of the longest-running channel awards in the UK.
Vendor, Distributor, Reseller, MSP, Cloud, Security, Services, Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion categories
Channel Partner Insight MSP Innovation Awards (UK)
Channel Partner Insight (Informa)
Premier UK awards for managed service providers recognizing excellence across cloud, security, SMB, enterprise, and more. Black-tie ceremony in London.
Best Cloud MSP, Best Security MSP, Best SMB MSP, Best Enterprise MSP, MSP of the Year, Newcomer, Innovation, Customer Service, Diversity
CISO Choice Awards
Security Boulevard
Unique awards where CISOs are the sole judges, evaluating cybersecurity products they actually use. Highly credible due to practitioner-only judging panel.
Application Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, Endpoint Security, Identity, Network Security, Security Operations, Threat Intelligence
CompTIA Community Champion
CompTIA
Honors individuals going above and beyond in CompTIA community engagement, mentorship, and industry advocacy.
Individual Recognition
CompTIA Spotlight Awards
CompTIA
Recognizes CompTIA members making outstanding contributions to the technology community. Peer-nominated from across CompTIA's global membership and advisory councils.
Member of the Year, Future Leader, Community Catalyst, Innovative Business, Education Champion, Diversity & Inclusion Champion
CPI EMEA Channel Awards
Channel Partner Insight (Informa)
Pan-EMEA channel awards covering the full partner ecosystem across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
Vendor, Distributor, Reseller, MSP, Cloud, Security, AI, Sustainability categories across EMEA
CRN 100 People You Don't Know But Should
CRN / The Channel Company
Honors unsung heroes of the channel working behind the scenes to drive partner success. Editorial selection highlighting leaders who may not have public profiles but are critical to channel operations.
Behind-the-scenes channel leaders
CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) Awards
CRN / The Channel Company
Based on extensive partner surveys rating vendor performance across product innovation, support, partnership, and more. One of the most partner-driven vendor evaluations in the channel.
Product Innovation, Support, Partnership, Managed Services/Cloud categories across Hardware, Software, Security, Cloud, Services segments
CRN Channel Chiefs
CRN / The Channel Company
Recognizes leading vendor channel executives driving growth and innovation in the channel. The Top 50 highlights the most influential leaders. Based on editorial and peer review.
Channel Chiefs (Top 50 + full list), All-Star Channel Chiefs (lifetime contributors)
CRN MSP 500
CRN / The Channel Company
Annual ranking of top 500 North American MSPs and MSSPs for innovation, growth, and forward-thinking managed services. Now in its 13th+ year. Application via questionnaire.
Pioneer 250 (SMB-focused MSPs), Elite 150 (enterprise-scale), Managed Security 100 (security-focused MSPs/MSSPs)
CRN Partner Program Guide
CRN / The Channel Company
The industry's definitive guide to vendor partner programs. Rates programs on business needs, partner profitability, and overall attractiveness to the channel. Essential for vendors optimizing their partner programs.
5-Star Partner Programs (highest rated), PPG 300 (top 300 programs)
CRN Rising Female Stars
CRN / The Channel Company
Subset of Women of the Channel recognizing up-and-coming female leaders making early career impact in the channel.
Rising Stars (subset of Women of the Channel)
CRN Security 100
CRN / The Channel Company
Annual list recognizing the 100 most innovative cybersecurity vendors driving channel growth. Editorial selection based on product innovation and channel commitment.
Identity Management & Data Protection, Network Security, Web/Email/Application Security, Endpoint & Managed Security, SIEM/Threat Detection/Threat Intelligence
CRN Solution Provider 500
CRN / The Channel Company
Ranking of the 500 largest technology solution providers and integrators in North America by revenue. Revenue-based, editorial research.
SP 500 (full ranking by revenue), Fast Growth 150 (fastest-growing companies)
CRN Stellar Startups
CRN / The Channel Company
Honors emerging technology vendors (typically founded within last 5 years) demonstrating innovation and channel commitment. Editorial selection based on technology differentiation and partner strategy.
Cloud, Security, Networking/Infrastructure, Software, AI/Data
CRN Tech Elite 250
CRN / The Channel Company
Recognizes the top solution providers with the deepest vendor certifications and specializations. Demonstrates technical mastery and highest-tier vendor partnerships.
Tech Elite 250 (single tier)
CRN Women of the Channel
CRN / The Channel Company
Honors female leaders across vendor, distributor, and solution provider organizations for influence, innovation, and impact in the channel. Largest recognition program for women in the channel.
Women of the Channel (full list), Power 100 (top women leaders), Most Powerful Women (lifetime honorees), Rising Stars (emerging leaders)
Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Cybersecurity Insiders / LinkedIn Community
Community-driven cybersecurity awards voted by members of the 500,000+ Cybersecurity Insiders community. Broad coverage across products, professionals, and organizations.
Products, Professionals, Organizations, Women in Cybersecurity, Startups, Training, and more across 100+ categories
ForzaDash MSP Influencer Awards
ForzaDash / MSP Influencer
Annual awards recognizing innovative, impactful leaders in the MSP ecosystem across categories like top MSPs, channel executives, vendors, media influencers, and M&A players.
Channel Leaders, Vendor Excellence (Top 20 MSP-centric Vendors), MSP 555 (Top-performing MSPs), Media Impact, M&A Titans
Global InfoSec Awards
Cyber Defense Magazine
One of the most prestigious cybersecurity award programs globally, announced at RSA Conference. Open to companies of all sizes. Judged by CISSP-credentialed editors. Over 100 categories.
Hot Company, Most Innovative, Cutting Edge, Market Leader, Publisher's Choice, Next Gen, Editor's Choice (across 100+ cybersecurity categories)
GTIA North America Spotlight Award - Advancing Diversity in Technology
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Honors organizations actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the IT industry.
Organization Award
GTIA North America Spotlight Award - Advancing Women in Technology
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Honors advocates and role models advancing women in the technology industry.
Individual Award
GTIA North America Spotlight Award - Advisory Council Leadership
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Recognizes proactive leadership across GTIA advisory councils, including promoting collaboration and enhancing the GTIA brand.
Individual Award
GTIA North America Spotlight Award - Associate Member
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Honors associate members whose engagement and contributions have positively impacted the GTIA community.
Organization Award
GTIA North America Spotlight Award - Community Leadership
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Recognizes outstanding engagement, professionalism, and passion in support of GTIA initiatives. Peer-nominated, judged by out-of-region executive council members.
Individual Award
GTIA North America Spotlight Award - Cybersecurity Leadership
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Honors innovative cybersecurity leadership, collaborative spirit, and commitment to raising the standard for excellence in the channel.
Individual Award
GTIA North America Spotlight Award - Future Leader
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Recognizes demonstrated accomplishments and innovation as an emerging leader in the IT channel.
Individual Award
GTIA North America Spotlight Award - Innovative Distributor
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Recognizes distributors transforming their organization and the broader industry through innovative solutions.
Organization Award
GTIA North America Spotlight Award - Innovative Vendor
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Honors vendors demonstrating community-driven innovation and leadership in enhancing the IT channel ecosystem.
Organization Award
GTIA North America Spotlight Award - IT Service Provider
Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)
Recognizes MSPs and IT service providers demonstrating leadership, excellence, and innovation in their organization and with clients.
Organization Award
MSP 501
Channel Partners / Channel Futures (Informa)
The technology channel's first, largest, and most comprehensive annual ranking of top managed service providers worldwide. Now in its 19th year. Revenue verification required. Winners receive VIP event passes and media kits.
MSP 501 Ranking, Next Generation MSPs, MSPs to Watch, MSP of the Year, Executives of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Vanguard, Newcomer of the Year
MSP Innovation Awards
ChannelE2E / ChannelE2E Media
Recognizes MSPs demonstrating innovation in service delivery, business models, and technology adoption. Sister programs include MSSP Alert Top 250 and vertical MSP rankings.
MSP Innovation, MSSP Alert Top 250, Top 100 Vertical MSPs
MSP Titans of the Industry Awards
Technology Marketing Toolkit (TMT) / MSP Success
Prestigious merit-based awards recognizing top MSPs for excellence, innovation, and commitment across 30+ categories including regions, verticals, and specialties. Black-tie gala event. Started 2024.
Advanced Cybersecurity, AI-Powered, APAC, Canada, Community Impact, Compliance, Construction/Engineering, Education, EMEA, Finance/Banking, Government/Public Sector, Healthcare, Industry Longevity, Legal Services, Manufacturing, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Minority Owned/Led, Mountain West, MSSP, Nationwide/Multi-Location, NonProfit, Northeast, Owner Under 40, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, Veteran Owned/Led, West, Woman Owned/Led
MSSP Alert Top 250
MSSP Alert / CyberRisk Alliance
Annual ranking of the world's top 250 managed security service providers. Evaluated on revenue growth, total revenue, security-specific services, and customer count. The definitive MSSP ranking.
MSSP Alert Top 250 (ranked list)
SC Awards (US)
SC Media / CyberRisk Alliance
Premier cybersecurity awards recognizing outstanding products, organizations, and professionals in the cybersecurity industry. Judged by independent panel of security practitioners. Paid entry, highly competitive.
Trust Awards (products/services by category), Excellence Awards (organizations, teams, professionals, campaigns, innovations), Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement
SC Awards Europe
SC Media / CyberRisk Alliance
European counterpart of the SC Awards recognizing cybersecurity excellence across the region. Judged by independent panel. Paid entry.
Best Security Company, Best Managed Security Service, Best SME Security, Best Cyber Security Higher Education, Professional Awards
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