The IT channel's leading figures gathered in Atlanta for CRN's second annual Best of the Channel Awards. The event, hosted at the historic Fox Theatre, recognized exceptional individuals, teams, and companies shaping the future of the IT channel. Fifteen awards were presented after a rigorous, months-long judging process involving two rounds of evaluation by CRN editors and industry judges, as first reported by CRN.
The 2026 CRN Best of the Channel Awards gala honored achievements across various categories, including emerging leaders, channel achievers, visionaries, and top CEOs. Special recognition was given to outstanding teams in channel marketing and solution provision, alongside awards for Best AI and Security Solution Providers and Vendors. The event also celebrated TD Synnex for Best Channel Team and GuidePoint Security for Best Solution Provider Team.
Quantiphi was named Best Solution Provider of the Year, while Halo received the Best Vendor of the Year award. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Felise Katz of PKA Technologies for her nearly three decades of leadership and commitment to the IT channel. The awards highlight innovation and excellence within the IT channel ecosystem.
Source: CRN
