GTIA North America Spotlight Awards Program

The GTIA Spotlight Awards shine a light on active leadership, outstanding contributions and innovation that have a positive impact on our association and the IT channel around the world. These awards illuminate an aspirational pathway for individual members who desire to give back to the channel and for innovative ITSPs, vendors and distributors to showcase what makes them special.

Spotlight Award recipients are selected from GTIA members in individual and company categories. 

Nominations are open through January 4, 2027.

The Future Leader Award recognizes an exceptional young professional, aged 35 or under, who has made a significant impact within the past 12 months at a GTIA member organization. This rising star may have demonstrated standout innovation, achieved entrepreneurial success or contributed meaningful industry impact in a clear and measurable way.

Nominees must be actively involved in the GTIA North America Community, reflecting GTIA’s commitment to the people, resources, community and growth in the IT channel.

This award advances GTIA’s vision and mission by celebrating emerging leaders who embody our core values by helping shape a stronger, more connected and future‑ready channel ecosystem.

The selection committee will weight their score according to these categories: 30% on the demonstration of impact to the tech industry, 40% on involvement in the GTIA North America Community and 30% on initiative and innovation.

The Advancing Women in Technology Leadership Award recognizes a GTIA member who has spent the past 12 months leading with purpose, impact and dedication—within the GTIA community, the IT channel, their personal networks and their broader community. These individuals champion women in technology, serve as influential role models and drive meaningful change that positively affects both people and organizations.

Nominees must be actively involved in the GTIA North America Community, exemplifying GTIA’s commitment to inclusion and the advancement of women across the IT channel.

This award highlights leaders who expand opportunities, elevate diverse voices and create environments where women can thrive—shaping a more equitable, innovative and resilient future for the channel ecosystem.

The selection committee will weight their score according to these categories: 40% on the demonstration of significant contributions to the GTIA North America Community and the industry and 30% will focus on the how they have made a positive impact on individuals and organizations they work with and 30% will focus on demonstrating how they advocate and are a role model for women in tech.

The Community Leadership Award honors a GTIA member who has spent the past 12 months demonstrating exceptional commitment, passion and professionalism in support of GTIA’s mission. This award recognizes an individual whose leadership and service have made a measurable, positive impact—strengthening the GTIA North America Community and elevating the work we do together as a member‑first organization.

Community leadership is at the heart of GTIA. This award celebrates those who bring people together, create opportunities for others and help build a more connected, resilient and innovative IT channel. Honorees inspire progress—not just within their own organizations, but across the entire GTIA community.

The selection committee will weight their score according to these categories: 40% on engagement, outstanding impact, passion & professionalism and leadership within the GTIA North America Community and 30% on the ways they have contributed to GTIA’s mission to advance the tech industry. 30% on the ways that you are a premier GTIA networker—working to join members and member companies.

The Cybersecurity Leadership Award recognizes a GTIA member who has spent the past 12 months demonstrating exceptional dedication, expertise and leadership in strengthening the cybersecurity resilience of our community. This award highlights an individual whose passion, professionalism and engagement have significantly advanced GTIA’s cybersecurity programs—elevating awareness, deepening member participation and driving meaningful progress across the IT channel.

Nominees embody GTIA’s vision of a secure, collaborative and future‑ready channel ecosystem. Through active involvement in GTIA cybersecurity initiatives, they spark discussion, share thought leadership and empower fellow members with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate an evolving threat landscape. This award celebrates those who lead the way—guiding others through complexity, inspiring stronger defenses and helping shape a cyber‑resilient future for the entire GTIA community.

The selection committee will weight their score according to these categories: 30% having a positive impact on the cybersecurity space, 40% on involvement in the GTIA North America Community and contributions to GTIA’s mission to advance cybersecurity within the tech industry and 30% demonstrated initiative and innovation in current and past roles around cybersecurity.

The Mentor of the Year Award recognizes a GTIA member who has served as a mentor in the GTIA Mentorship Program within the past 12 months. This award celebrates an individual who has helped mentees grow personally and professionally in the tech industry or IT channel. The nominee should be actively involved in the GTIA North America Community.

The selection committee will weight their score according to these categories: 40% on the measurable impact the nominee has had on the growth and success of their mentee(s) through the GTIA Mentorship Program, 30% on their commitment, approach, and dedication as a mentor, and 30% on how they strengthen the GTIA community by developing others and encouraging a culture of mentorship.  

The Unsung Hero Award recognizes an individual from a member organization who, in the prior 12 months, made the GTIA North America Community stronger through consistent participation, generosity and genuine support of fellow members. It honors members who contribute without holding a formal leadership role. The nominee must be a member of the GTIA North America Community and must not hold an official GTIA volunteer leadership role. Entries should focus on the nominee's participation in community activities for the full award year (March 2026 – March 2027).

The selection committee will weight their score according to these categories: 40% on the nominee's consistent, active participation in the GTIA North America Community, 30% on how they support and share knowledge with fellow members and 30% on how they help make the community welcoming and inclusive.

The Inclusive Company of the Year Award celebrates a GTIA member organization that has spent the past 12 months championing a more inclusive, equitable and forward‑looking technology channel. This honor recognizes organizations that not only advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) but put these values into action—creating a measurable, positive impact on the lives and careers of individuals across the channel ecosystem.

Nominees embody GTIA’s vision of a thriving, innovative and connected global channel where every voice has the opportunity to be heard and every individual has the chance to succeed. Their work strengthens GTIA’s mission by ensuring the channel continues to grow in a way that is representative, fair and future‑ready. These organizations pave the way for a better, more equitable future for every member of the GTIA community.

The selection committee will weight their score according to these categories: 30% on the demonstration of significant contributions to the industry, 40% will focus on the how they have made a positive impact on individuals and organizations they work with and 30% will focus on demonstrating how they advocate for others in leading with diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech.

The IT Service Provider (ITSP) Member Award recognizes a GTIA member organization that has set a new benchmark for excellence, innovation and leadership in delivering technology services over the past 12 months. This honor celebrates solution providers, MSPs and other technology service organizations that empower customers through high‑quality, forward‑thinking solutions designed to strengthen operations and support long‑term growth.

Nominees for this award reflect GTIA’s mission to advance the global technology channel and its vision of a more connected, productive and resilient IT channel. These organizations serve not just as service providers, but as trusted advisors, proactively guiding their customers, optimizing technology infrastructure, enhancing productivity and ensuring organizations can navigate and thrive in a digital‑first world.

The selection committee will weight their score according to the categories: 50% of the overall score is weighted for the demonstration of innovation transformation, 25% will count for authentic case studies and 25% towards creative evidence included in the entry submission.

The Vendor Member Award honors a GTIA vendor member who pushes boundaries through bold thinking and transformative innovation. Over the past 12 months, this organization has introduced a product, service, approach or advancement that meaningfully improves customer experiences, elevates operational outcomes or shifts the wider channel forward in a measurable way.

Nominees for this award reflect GTIA’s mission to advance a strong, sustainable and future‑ready channel ecosystem. Their innovation doesn’t stop at ideas—it creates real impact: Empowering partners, strengthening businesses and unlocking new value across the IT channel. GTIA honors the organizations that propel the channel forward by setting new standards, inspiring peers and helping shape a more dynamic and competitive global tech landscape.

The selection committee will weight their score according to the categories: 50% of the overall score is weighted for the demonstration of innovation transformation, 25% will count for authentic case studies and 25% towards creative evidence included in the entry submission.

The Distributor Member Award recognizes a GTIA distributor member whose creativity, leadership and forward‑thinking approach have driven meaningful transformation over the past 12 months. Distributors play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the global IT channel. This honor celebrates a company that has embraced innovation through new services, improved operational models, forward‑looking partner enablement or technologies that uplift customer experiences and reshape how the channel moves forward.

Nominees for this award demonstrate GTIA’s mission in action through excellence, collaboration and impactful ideas. Their innovation doesn’t simply enhance their own organization—it inspires progress across the entire ecosystem, empowers partner success and contributes to a more agile, sustainable and future‑ready IT channel.

The selection committee will weight their score according to the categories: 50% of the overall score is weighted for the demonstration of innovation transformation, 25% will count for authentic case studies and 25% towards creative evidence included in the entry submission.

The Associate Member Award recognizes a GTIA member organization that provides services to the channel ecosystem including financial, legal, sales, marketing, business consulting firms, academia, training organizations, media and other not-for-profit technology organizations. Over the past 12 months, this organization has demonstrated outstanding engagement in GTIA activities and made a meaningful, positive impact on the lives and careers of channel professionals.

Nominees for this award embody GTIA’s vision and mission through their contributions to the community. By recognizing these contributors, GTIA honors the organizations that help shape a healthier channel ecosystem.

The selection committee will weigh their score according to these categories: 30% on the demonstration of significant contributions to the industry, 40% will focus on how they have made a positive impact on individuals and organizations they work with and 30% will focus on demonstrating how they advocate and are a role model for others in the community.