Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT AwardsMicrosoft Canada Co. announced the winners in this year’s Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards. The second annual IMPACT awards acknowledged the outstanding work resellers, ISVs and solution providers are doing with Microsoft-based technologies and products to deliver virtually seamless solutions for their customers. More than 300 entries were submitted by technology partners from across Canada. “Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards is a way for us to honour our partner community, particularly those who have made outstanding contributions to our business and in turn, to our customers and the community,” said Frank Clegg, President, Microsoft Canada Co. “In the fifteen years that I have been a Microsoft employee I have watched the technology industry evolve firsthand. Microsoft is at its core a partner company. The growth in our business is a result of Microsoft technology partners delivering excellent service to our customers.” Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards were open to Systems Integrators, Large Account Resellers, Direct Market Resellers, Value Added Resellers, Distributors, Systems Builders, Authorized Education Resellers, Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, Microsoft Certified Partners, Independent Software Vendors, Channel Suppliers, Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) Partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers. “Our technology partners are true leaders in their fields, delivering what customers need when they need it,” said Lora Gernon, Director of Partner Sales, Microsoft Canada Co. “With our annual IMPACT Awards, we celebrate our top technology partners who have demonstrated successful innovation.” Community Leadership Award Customer Experience Award Marketing Innovation Award Co-Marketing Award Channel Builder Award Northern Lights – LAR of the Year Northern Lights – Distributor of the Year MBS – Rookie of the Year MBS – Evangelist of the Year MBS – Independent Software Vendor Solution of the Year MBS – CRM Solution of the Year MBS – ERP Solution of the Year Certified Partner for Learning Solutions of the Year OEM of the Year System Builder of the Year Top VAR of the Year – Revenue Top VAR of the Year – Growth Distributor of the Year – OEM Distributor of the Year – Finished Goods Associate Distributor of the Year Independent Software Vendor Innovation Award Top LAR of the Year – Volume Licensing Sales Top LAR of the Year – Volume Licensing Growth Top LAR of the Year – Academic Sales – Healthcare Top LAR of the Year – Academic Sales – Education Networking Infrastructure Solution of the Year Advanced Infrastructure Solution of the Year Business Intelligence Solution of the Year Security Solution of the Year Information Worker Solution of the Year Integrated E-Business Solution of the Year Platform Value Award About the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards In 2003, Microsoft Canada replaced all of its previous technology partner awards with a unified program that also recognizes customer service, marketing, and contribution to the community. This year Microsoft Canada added seven new award categories to highlight its new Partner Program competencies, for a total of 32 awards honouring achievements from top partners. Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards were open to Systems Integrators, Large Account Resellers, Direct Market Resellers, Value Added Resellers, Distributors, Systems Builders, Authorized Education Resellers, Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, Microsoft Certified Partners, Independent Software Vendors, Channel Suppliers, Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) Partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers. For a list of all 2004 winners, and more information on the Microsoft for Partner IMPACT Awards, please visit http://www.microsoft.ca/awards |