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Celebrate Channel Excellence: 2027 Awards Info
Channel Partners Honors the Pioneers of Tech & Communications
For 30 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!
Channel Partners Tech Advisor Thought Leaders Award
The 2027 Channel Partners Tech Advisor Thought Leaders Award recognizes the innovators and changemakers advancing the technology advisory community — through industry influence, pioneering approaches, and measurable client impact.
Nominate yourself or a fellow advisor who demonstrates thought leadership, innovation, customer impact, industry advocacy, and leadership excellence. Eligible nominees must be active channel partners selling communications, connectivity, or related technology solutions. Vendors and suppliers are not eligible.
Join us in recognizing the leaders who are not just navigating the future of technology but defining it.
The 2027 Application is OPEN. Deadline to Apply: November 20, 2026.
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!
MSP 501 Gala
MSP 501 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 30, 2026, in Orlando, all 2026 winners were celebrated in style at our exclusive, invite-only MSP 501 Awards Gala — the ultimate recognition of excellence!
MSP to Watch: Rising Stars in Managed Services
Not quite ready for the MSP 501 — but showing serious potential?
That’s where our MSPs to Watch list comes in. This distinction recognizes smaller MSPs that didn’t meet our revenue cutoff but are on a fast track to future success. These companies:
- Earn most of their revenue from managed services
- Show high recurring revenue percentages
- Have strong growth projections and performance
If you're an emerging MSP with big ambitions, you may be named an MSP to Watch.
We’re excited to honor the 2026 MSP 501, MSP to Watch and Channel Partners Tech Advisor Thought Leader award 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.