Congratulations to Nicole Dezen on being named a CRN 2025 Woman of the Year in the Vendor/Distributor category!
The third annual CRN Women of the Year Awards spotlight the incredible achievements of women leaders and rising stars in the IT channel, as well as the companies and allies who support their work. These awards celebrate the exceptional dedication and leadership of women and their advocates who have make significant impacts promoting innovation and equity in the technology industry. We’re proud to share that Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President, Global Channel Partner Sales at Microsoft, has been named a CRN 2025 Woman of the Year in the Vendor/Distributor category. This recognition reflects Nicole’s leadership in advancing one of the world’s largest and most impactful partner ecosystems, empowering more than 500,000 partners to drive AI transformation for customers across every segment and industry. Through the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, Nicole and her team continue to enable partners to scale, innovate, and lead as Frontier Firms in the AI era. Congratulations, Nicole, on this well-deserved honor. We’re proud of the impact you’re driving across the partner ecosystem and the future you’re helping to shape. Read more on CRN: crn.com/women-of-the-yearOnly four days left to submit for a Microsoft Partner of the Year Award!
2025 finalists and winners receive global recognition from Microsoft, visibility within the partner ecosystem and Microsoft field teams, opportunities to build credibility with customers, enhanced market presence, and business momentum. Winners will also receive a Microsoft Ignite exclusive Partner of the Year Award winners’ experience, learn more by checking out the blog. How to nominate: Review the official award rules, frequently asked questions (FAQ), guidance from judges and program overview documents on the Partner of the Year Awards website. As part of choosing an award to nominate for, be sure to review the awards’ entire guidelines, inclusive of overview, eligibility requirements and executive summary sections to determine eligibility. Submit your nomination by the July 18, 6:00pm PT deadline. If you have any questions, please send an email to the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards team (potyasup@microsoft.com) and allow 48 hours for a response.IAMCP P2P Awards 2025: Entry Submission Closes June 20, 2025, 5 pm PDT.
Share your P2P success story and gain the recognition you deserve. Celebrate your achievements in partnering and stand out with awards and special promotions from both IAMCP and Microsoft. Submit for P2P AWARDS here The IAMCP P2P Awards celebrate outstanding excellence in partnering. By entering, your organization has the chance to distinguish itself for its remarkable success in collaboration. Beyond the prestige and recognition within the IAMCP community, winners receive valuable marketing support to amplify their achievements and enhance their organization’s visibility. Winners will enjoy exclusive benefits, including: Recognition by Microsoft A distinctive IAMCP P2P winner logo for use in communications, websites, and social media A joint press release with IAMCP Featured promotions on LinkedIn Spotlight features on the IAMCP homepage and in newsletters Entry Submission Closes June 20, 2025, 5 pm PDT. For more details, visit IAMCP P2P Awards 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to stand out!
