OAK BROOK TERRACE, Ill., March 12, 2025 – Five individuals and five organizations who have displayed outstanding dedication and leadership in advancing the IT channel have been announced as winners of the 2025 North America Spotlight Awards by the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA), the nonprofit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel.
The recipients were honored last night at the North America Spotlight Awards recognition dinner, which took place at this year’s GTIA Communities & Councils Forum in Chicago. This annual event brings together members representing MSPs, distributors, tech vendors and other tech business service firms to discuss the latest developments in managed services, cybersecurity, tech talent and diversity, emerging technologies, and more.
“Congratulations to the 2025 North America Spotlight winners, who continue to drive our industry and our community to greater heights by inspiring and supporting those around them in the IT channel,” said MJ Shoer, GTIA’s chief community officer. “They have demonstrated that active engagement, thought leadership and innovation are powerful forces for driving positive change—both within our member community and across the broader tech ecosystem. We proudly honor their achievements and express our deep gratitude for their work.”
GTIA honors these industry leaders with 2025 North America Spotlight Awards:
Hannah Allpress, sales account executive, The 20, received the Future Leader Award for her demonstrated accomplishments and innovation as an emerging leader in the IT channel.
Victoria Bruns, principal product marketing manager, ecosystems, ConnectWise, earned the Advisory Council Leadership Award for her engagement, outstanding impact, leadership, subject matter expertise and collaborative spirit serving as a GTIA advisory council member.
Brook Lee, vice president of community and channel, Liongard, received the Advancing Women in Technology Leadership Award for her significant contributions as an advocate and role model for women in technology.
Jason Slagle, CEO, CNWR, received the Cybersecurity Leadership Award for his outstanding commitment, leadership, passion and professionalism in his support for GTIA Cybersecurity Programs through active engagement and thought leadership around cybersecurity.
Henry Timm, CEO, Phantom Technology Solutions, received the Community Leadership Award for his outstanding engagement, professionalism and passion in his support for GTIA initiatives.
Encore Strategic was awarded the Associate Member Award for the organization’s positive impact on the lives and careers of others in the tech ecosystem and active engagement as a GTIA member organization.
Logically was awarded the MSP/Solution Provider Award for the MSP’s commitment to demonstrating leadership, excellence and innovation toward their organization and clients.
Moovila was awarded the Innovative Vendor Award for the vendor’s effective implementation of innovation driving significant change within their organization and industry.
OITVOIP was awarded the Advancing Diversity in Technology Leadership Award for the IT management organization’s impacts and dedication in helping others navigate evolving IT needs in a respectful and diverse environment.
TD SYNNEX was awarded the Innovative Distributor Award for the distributor’s role in transforming their organization and the broader industry through innovative solutions.
More information about the Spotlight Awards, including the nomination and selection process, can be found at gtia.org.
About the Global Technology Industry Association
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only vendor-neutral, 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel. We set our members up for success by providing benefits that include trusted resources and networking opportunities. In addition, the association sets industry standards that enable companies to build sustainable, secure and profitable businesses in an ever-changing technology landscape. Internationally, GTIA represents tens of thousands of professionals from more than 2,000 MSPs, solution providers, vendors, distributors and other companies serving the IT channel. GTIA was formerly known as the CompTIA Community (the membership arm of CompTIA). For more information, visit gtia.org.
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