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Celebrate Channel Excellence: 2025 Awards Info
Channel Partners Honors the Pioneers of Tech & Communications
For over 25 years, Channel Partners has been the undisputed champion of the industry, hosting the most exceptional events in the game! Every year, our prestigious Channel brands shine a spotlight on excellence by honoring the trailblazers and innovators in technology and communications with our coveted awards. Don’t just watch from the sidelines — join the legacy of greatness and be part of something extraordinary!
Circle of Excellence
The Circle of Excellence is presented each year by Channel Partners Conference & Expo & MSP Summit to industry leaders who embody channel excellence. This award honors executives for their vision, innovation and advocacy of the indirect technology and communications channel. Circle of Excellence members separate themselves from their competitors by their investment of resources aimed at supporting partners to help them better serve customers and bolster their value.
Circle of Excellence Dinner
The Circle of Excellence awards are presented each year at Channel Partners Conference & Expo. All winners are honored and invited to celebrate at the beautiful Circle of Excellence Dinner.
MSP 501
The MSP 501 is the original, largest, and most influential ranking of managed service providers worldwide. For almost two decades, only the best have earned a place on this prestigious list.
Every year, top partners from around the globe compete for a coveted spot, knowing that MSP 501 data shapes industry-defining trends and insights. Being named a winner means standing at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the MSP world!
Want to apply for the 2026 MSP 501 Awards? Get notified when we open applications!
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Next Generation
The Next Generation, an MSP 501 list, honors industry-leading managed services and technology providers who are driving a new wave of growth and innovation for the tech channel via the groundbreaking solutions they deliver for their customers. Keep a close eye on these companies; they are the MSPs to watch and the future of the channel.
MSP 501 Gala
MSP 501 and Next Generation winners aren’t just leaders—they’re the game-changers driving innovation and shaping the future of managed services for the most demanding clients globally.
On September 17, 2025 in Orlando, all 2025 winners were celebrated in style at our exclusive, invite-only MSP 501 Awards Gala — the ultimate recognition of excellence!
Channel Partners Tech Advisor Thought Leaders Award
The 2026 Channel Partners Tech Advisor Thought Leaders Award celebrates the visionaries and innovators shaping the future of the technology advisory industry. This prestigious award recognizes TA thought leaders, trailblazers, and change-makers who are driving transformation, delivering exceptional client value, and setting new standards of excellence. By honoring the most influential tech advisors and agents, the Channel Partners TA Thought Leaders serves as a definitive guide to the individuals and organizations leading the charge in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Nominations for the Channel Partners TA Thought Leaders Award are open only to active technology advisors who sell technology and communications solutions to customers. The application is not open to vendors or suppliers.
Join us in recognizing the leaders who are not just navigating the future of technology but defining it. The 2026 application is open until Feb. 13.
We’re excited to honor the 2025 MSP 501 and Next Generation winners!
If you are part of this elite group, you’re invited to Channel Partners Conference & Expo, co-located with MSP Summit with VIP access.
Want more info on exclusive VIP services and passes? Contact your VIP Experience Manager, Sydney Kurtz, at sydney.kurtz@informa.com.