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Partner of the Year Awards

Acknowledging outstanding successes and innovations by partners in more than 100 countries and in a wide variety of categories, all related to partner competencies, cloud technology, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Nominations are now closed

Thank you to those partners that submitted a nomination. Check back in July to learn more and celebrate the 2020 winners and finalists.

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Review the official guidelines and rules and regulations for an in-depth understanding of the program.

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Get tips

Explore expert advice from the Partner of the Year Awards judges and learn how to create an award-winning entry.

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“Being the AI ML Partner Award winner established us as a market leader within the Microsoft ecosystem.”

Kunaal Kapoor, VP of Client Services, Neudesic

Announcing the Community Response Award

A new Partner of the Year Award category to recognize partner organization’s that have made great impact, providing innovative and unique services or solutions to help solve challenges for our customers and community during these unprecedented times. This year, we want to recognize the contributions of our partner community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet previous winners and finalists

Celebrate partner achievement with us as we recognize the partner of the year award winners and finalists from previous years.

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