The Channel Marketing Association invites you or a channel marketing executive you know to nominate a channel marketing leader and recognize them for their outstanding contribution to excellence in channel marketing and their contribution to the technology/telecom channel in general. You can suggest the award you think fits best. From the nominations, we will make the final determination as to who will receive the awards:

Icon Award

The Icon Award celebrates the titans of channel marketing, those who have consistently set the gold standard in the industry. It is bestowed upon individuals whose visionary leadership and unparalleled achievements have profoundly influenced channel marketing. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their lifelong commitment to excellence, innovation, and mentorship, shaping the future of channel marketing.

Visionary Marketer Award

The Visionary Marketer Award recognizes individuals with exceptional creative and channel marketing foresight. Awardees are celebrated for their innovative approaches to overcoming challenges, pioneering new strategies, and seizing opportunities that drive remarkable market success. This award honors those who envision the future of channel marketing and bring it to life.

Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award spotlights leaders making significant impacts early in their channel marketing careers. These individuals exhibit a rare combination of talent, drive, and potential, marking them future industry leaders. Award recipients are recognized for their fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and remarkable achievements that signal a bright future in channel marketing.

CMA Excellence List

The Channel Marketing Association Excellence List spotlights the extraordinary talents of marketers across the channel and partner marketing ecosystem. These individuals have excelled in their respective areas and contributed significantly to the advancement and success of the channel marketing industry. Being named to the CMA List is a testament to their exceptional leadership, creative strategies, and impactful achievements that have set new benchmarks for excellence.

Eligibility: To earn this award, the nominee must be a member of the channel marketing organization inside a telecom/IT/SaaS vendor, supplier, or distributor.  

Applicants must occupy their positions within the channel as of the release date of the list to be recognized.

Methodology: Selection for Channel Marketing Excellence is determined by the personal achievements and contributions within their channel organizations and the wider channel community. We also consider the influence and presence of their companies in the IT/Telecom channel. Evaluations include feedback from solution providers regarding the executives' effectiveness, their visibility online and offline, and their impact on business and sales. Candidates for Channel Marketing Excellence must fulfill the eligibility criteria outlined in our online application process.

A high-resolution business head shot is required, color photo preferred.

Applicants who provide incomplete responses may be disqualified.