{"id":43877,"date":"2022-03-16T16:16:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T23:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftuspartnerblog.azurewebsites.net\/en-us\/us-partner-blog\/?p=43877"},"modified":"2022-03-22T15:12:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T22:12:31","slug":"past-potya-winners-share-how-recognition-benefits-their-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/americas-partner-blog\/2022\/03\/16\/past-potya-winners-share-how-recognition-benefits-their-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Past POTYA winners share how recognition benefits their business"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a lot to say about how being recognized as a winner of the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards provides significant benefits beyond a website badge or a title of honor. If you are still on the fence, you can still submit your nomination<\/a> by April 5, 2022, at 6pm PST<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve heard from past winners about how being recognized as a Partner of the Year Award winner has led to greater business opportunities, boosted recognition throughout the Microsoft ecosystem, and given them an edge in differentiating in the market. We wanted to share more about these benefits in their own words.<\/p>\n

Greater trust & respect among customers<\/h3>\n

Partner of the Year Award winners report receiving greater trust and respect among customers, thanks to the esteem of the awards.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all know that trust is the cornerstone of every relationship,\u201d explained Matt Jackson, VP of Consulting at Insight<\/strong>, the POTYA winner for Migration to Azure<\/em> category. \u201cTrust is hard to build, which is why the Partner of the Year Awards at Microsoft are so important for our business.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cExternally, not only do we have great customer references to share, but now we also have a proof point,\u201d says Marcel Narish, VP of Sales & Marketing, Hitachi Solutions<\/strong>, the Dynamics 365 Field Services<\/em> category winner. \u201cThat level of recognition from our partner, Microsoft, is invaluable when we\u2019re in discussion with prospects.\u201d<\/p>\n

This trust also provides a foundation for deeper collaboration and customer retention at a time when customer mobility is at an all-time high.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>According to Mauricio Astacio, Senior Director, Cloud Partner Group with Hashicorp<\/strong>, Azure Open Source<\/em> category winner, the impact of this recognition extends beyond the company itself. \u201cIt validates the choice that thousands of practitioners make every day to standardize on our tools,\u201d he said. \u201cThe credibility that this award brings to Hashicorp within the developer community means that thousands of enterprises using our open-source tools on Azure can confidently make greater investments in both our solutions and their journey to Azure Cloud.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prestige & increased recognition across the ecosystem<\/h3>\n

In addition to strengthening relationships with customers, Partner of the Year Award winners enjoy increased recognition from Microsoft and the partner community. Winners point out that the prestige that comes with these awards opens the door to business opportunities.<\/p>\n

Hitachi Solutions\u2019 Narish sees it this way: \u201cMicrosoft continues to grow \u2013 that means more Microsoft team members to meet.\u201d Holding the title of POTYA winner? \u201cWhat a great introduction!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c[The award] gives us that instant credibility that we can go into any conversation knowing that \u2013 whether it\u2019s a client, a partner, or someone in the Microsoft field \u2013 that they can trust us with their most important business or technology challenge,\u201d explained Jackson of Insight. \u201cFor us, it\u2019s really that stamp of approval that builds trust instantly and allows us to grow our business.\u201d<\/p>\n

A powerful point of differentiation<\/h3>\n

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards represents the best-of-the-best across more than 100 countries and regions around the world. It\u2019s no wonder, then, that recognition as a top partner in one or more of than 58+ categories creates a powerful point of differentiation in the market.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>\u201cBeing awarded healthcare partner of the year has validated our vision as a 100% dedicated Microsoft partner,\u201d said Steven Balusek, Senior Vice President of Global Solutions Development with Quisitive, <\/strong>the Microsoft POTYA winner for the Healthcare Industry<\/em> category.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur growth has been fueled by leading with industry-focused solutions and aligning those solutions with Microsoft\u2019s industry clouds and field teams,\u201d continued Balusek. \u201cOur healthcare solution specifically built upon Dynamics 365 and Azure enhanced business operations across the care continuum to allow healthcare workers to do what they do best: treating patients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greater trust among customers, increased prestige among the Microsoft ecosystem, and a powerful point of differentiation to stand on in the market \u2013 these and more are the benefits that come with claiming your place as a Microsoft Partner of the Year Award Winner.<\/p>\n

Still on the fence? Marcel Narish of Hitachi Solutions has this bit of encouragement: \u201cHave fun sharing your story this year. Whether any of us become finalists, it\u2019s a great way to share successes with your community!\u201d<\/p>\n

Claim your place on the Partner of the Year Awards podium!<\/h2>\n

Your organization could be the next\u00a0Microsoft Partner of the Year Award<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0winner! With the submission deadline looming, don\u2019t wait to\u00a0submit your nomination<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to be considered.<\/p>\n

Final submissions are due\u00a0April 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM Pacific Time.<\/strong>\u00a0This could be your year to be celebrated and recognized for your hard work, success, and innovation.<\/p>\n

Hear more what partners had to say about winning:<\/p>\n