In the dynamic world of Unified Communications (UC), collaboration and innovation are key drivers that shape the industry landscape. The UC Partner Awards, hosted by UC Today, celebrate outstanding achievements within the UC channel ecosystem.
These awards not only recognize excellence but also provide a platform to showcase the remarkable contributions of partners, vendors, and individuals who are driving the UC space forward.
In this article, we’ll delve into the various award categories and the criteria that underscore their significance.
Best Reseller of the Year
This prestigious award is a tribute to Resellers who have excelled in selling to end-user business customers. The Reseller of the Year is expected to demonstrate consistent high growth and robust customer ROI across multiple countries and regions. The ability to drive tangible value for customers and facilitate business growth through UC solutions lies at the heart of this accolade.
MSP of the Year
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a pivotal role in delivering seamless UC experiences to end-user businesses. The MSP of the Year award celebrates exceptional value delivery, significant growth, and strong customer ROI. Successful applicants will have successfully harnessed the power of UC to drive business transformation and empower their clients.
Technology Services Distributor of the Year
Master Agents who manage agent channels hold a critical position in the UC ecosystem. The award for Technology Services Distributor of the Year recognizes those who have exhibited outstanding partner value, impressive growth, and an exceptional partner experience. Master Agents who have successfully nurtured and expanded their agent networks while ensuring partner satisfaction are the frontrunners for this accolade.
Agent of the Year
Operating within the agent model requires a unique set of skills and strategies. The Agent of the Year award celebrates channel partners who have achieved industry success, experienced remarkable growth, and delivered substantial customer ROI. These agents have demonstrated a keen understanding of market dynamics and have effectively harnessed UC solutions to drive results.
Customer Solutions Categories
Best UC Solution
For vendors and service providers selling UC solutions through partner channels, the Best UC Solution award serves as a testament to innovation, channel growth, exceptional partner experiences, and market success. This category highlights the remarkable impact of UC solutions on business collaboration and communication.
Best Customer Engagement Solution
In an era where customer engagement is paramount, this award acknowledges vendors and service providers who have leveraged partner channels to deliver exceptional customer engagement solutions. Applicants must showcase how their solutions have driven innovation, fostered channel growth, and elevated partner experiences.
Best Vertical Solution
Industry-specific solutions are a hallmark of a thriving UC ecosystem. The Best Vertical Solution award celebrates vendors and service providers who have successfully delivered specialized vertical solutions tailored for specific industry categories. By demonstrating end-customer success, these solutions highlight the transformative power of UC across diverse sectors.
Best White Label Solution
In the realm of white-label solutions, innovation and partner empowerment take center stage. This award recognizes vendors and service providers whose white-label solutions enable partners to retain customer ownership while driving innovation in the UC landscape.
Best Hardware Product
The Best Hardware Product award acknowledges vendors who have developed cutting-edge UC-specific hardware, including collaborative panels, displays, room kits, headsets, and other audio products. This category underscores the significance of hardware innovation in enhancing the UC experience.
Supplier Awards
Best Microsoft Partner
Microsoft Partners within the UC space are recognized for their innovation and channel success. This award showcases partners who have effectively harnessed the Microsoft Partner Network and the vendor ecosystem to drive growth and deliver exceptional solutions.
Best Service Provider
The Best Service Provider award honors those service providers who have successfully leveraged partner channels to deliver innovation, channel growth, exceptional partner experiences, and ROI. These providers have redefined the service landscape and set new benchmarks for excellence.
Best Wholesale Provider
Providers with a wholesale proposition play a crucial role in expanding the UC ecosystem. The Best Wholesale Provider award highlights those who have achieved remarkable innovation, channel growth, exceptional partner experiences, and ROI through their wholesale offerings.
Vendor Awards
Best UC Vendor – <$100m
Vendors across the UC and Collaboration landscape are recognized based on their annual revenues. These awards underscore the remarkable contributions of vendors, both under and above $100 million in annual revenues, who have excelled in delivering UC services through partner channels.
Best UC Peripheral Vendor
The UC experience extends beyond software solutions. The Best UC Peripheral Vendor award celebrates those vendors who have developed exceptional UC and Collaboration peripherals, including phones, headsets, webcams, and other related technology.
Best Partner Programme
Behind every successful partner is a robust partner program. This award acknowledges vendors and service providers who have developed partner programs that pave the way for partners to achieve success. The winners demonstrate a clear pathway to growth and exemplify partner-centric strategies.
People Awards
Rising Star of the Year
Individuals within channel organizations who are making a significant impact beyond the C-suite are celebrated with the Rising Star of the Year award. The winner’s ability to drive positive change and influence the market sets them apart as rising stars within the UC landscape.
Channel Leader of the Year
Reserved for C-suite individuals, the Channel Leader of the Year award recognizes exceptional leaders who have shaped the UC market through their visionary leadership. These leaders are passionate advocates for the channel, driving innovation and growth.
In conclusion, the UC Partner Awards provide a platform to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of partners, vendors, and individuals who have contributed to the evolution of UC. Each award category encapsulates the essence of UC’s transformative power, innovation, and collaboration. As the UC landscape continues to evolve, these awards serve as a beacon, guiding the industry toward excellence and propelling it to new heights of success.
Applications close on Friday 22nd September 2023, so submit your entries now to ensure you don’t miss out!
The ceremony takes place on Thursday 16th November 2023 at 16:00 GMT.
