Microsoft announces 2021 Partner of the Year Awards winners and finalists

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Microsoft Corp. announced the winners and finalists of the 2021 Partner of the Year Awards on July 8, 2021. Recognizing partners for excellence in innovation and implementation, the awards drew over 4,400 nominations from more than 100 countries. New categories were introduced, including Social Impact, emphasizing community response and sustainability. Winners will be celebrated at the upcoming Microsoft Inspire event on July 14-15, 2021. For more details, visit the Microsoft Partner Network.

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Partners recognized for innovative solutions and making more possible for customers worldwide

REDMOND, Wash., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced the winners and finalists of the 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. The annual awards recognize Microsoft partners demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. Award winners and finalists from around the world will be recognized at the all-digital Microsoft Inspire, July 14-15, 2021.

This year, Microsoft acknowledged partners in 56 categories celebrating each of the solution areas, industries and sectors globally in which Microsoft technologies are used. Several new awards and categories were announced this year, including a new Social Impact category, which encompasses community response, inclusion and sustainability.

Microsoft selected the finalists and winners for all Partner of the Year Awards from more than 4,400 nominations collected from more than 100 different countries worldwide. Applicants were judged based on their commitment to customers, their solution's impact on the market, and exemplary use of Microsoft technologies.

"Announcing the winners and finalists for the Partner of the Year Awards is always a highlight for us each year," said Rodney Clark, corporate vice president, Global Partner Solutions, Channel Sales and Channel Chief, Microsoft. "These companies are bringing innovative solutions to complex business challenges and providing digital transformation opportunities for their customers from cloud to edge. Congratulations to each winner and finalist on this tremendous achievement."

Additional details on the Microsoft 2021 Partner of the Year Awards are available in an updated Microsoft Partner Network blog: https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/mpn/congratulations-to-the-2021-microsoft-partner-of-the-year-awards-winners-and-finalists.

The complete list of categories, winners and finalists, including the Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award winners for 2021, is available at https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/inspire/awards.

About Microsoft Inspire
Microsoft Inspire is the company's largest partner event of the year. This conference brings together partners from around the world, industry leaders and Microsoft experts to discuss Microsoft cloud innovation, opportunities for partner growth and profitability, and ways to create and strengthen connections. This year, Inspire will take place July 14–15, 2021. More information can be found at https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/inspire.

About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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FAQ

What are the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2021?

The awards recognize partners for excellence in innovation and implementation of Microsoft technology solutions.

When will the 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards winners be announced?

Winners will be recognized at Microsoft Inspire on July 14-15, 2021.

How many nominations were received for the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards?

Over 4,400 nominations were submitted from more than 100 countries.

What is the new category introduced in the 2021 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards?

A new Social Impact category was introduced, focusing on community response and sustainability.

Where can I find the complete list of winners for the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards?

The complete list of categories, winners, and finalists is available at the Microsoft Partner Network website.