Vendasta Local
Impact Awards
Celebrating the companies providing innovative digital technology solutions and services to small and medium businesses.
What are the Vendasta Local Impact Awards?
We are thrilled to announce the return of our annual Local Impact Awards, and excited to celebrate the top companies helping local businesses with their digital transformation.
These Local Impact Awards will recognize the companies using innovative strategies, best practices, and technologies that help local businesses succeed.
Deadline
The deadline for this program is October 27, 2023.
Cost
There is no cost to enter.
Announcement
Winners will be announced at Conquer Local Connect virtual in November, 2023.
Client Success Award
Client Success Award
This award recognizes local experts who have provided exceptional service to small and medium business (SMB) clients utilizing digital technology.
The winning entry must describe how they used technology to deliver the solution(s), and how the services assisted with an SMB client’s success.
Artificial Intelligence Pioneer Award
Artificial Intelligence Pioneer Award
This award recognizes forward-thinking companies that have harnessed the power the latest AI technologies to achieve business success.
The winning entry must describe how they used artificial intelligence in an innovative way to transform their company over the past 18 months.
Partner of the Year Award
Partner of the Year Award
This award recognizes a Vendasta partner for the growth of their business.
The winning entry must demonstrate how they achieved substantial growth in revenue through expansion in existing or new markets. Describe how the business demonstrated resilience and adapted to challenges and emerged stronger and more successful.
Applicants are eligible to receive recognition in industry categories including Agency, Media and Telecommunications, Franchises and Mulit-location, Technology and IT.
(Open to Vendasta partners only)
Vendor of the Year
Vendor of the Year
This award recognizes a Vendasta Marketplace vendor for providing innovative products and solutions, and showcasing a strong commitment to Vendasta and its channel partners.
(Open to Vendasta Marketplace vendors only)
Go-to-market Strategy Excellence Award
Go-to-market Strategy Excellence Award
This award is for demonstrated excellence in delivering high-margin product and service bundles to clients at a high volume.
Successful applicants will demonstrate how they’ve developed a scalable, repeatable strategy or process to drive growth and engagement.
Conquer Local Ambassador Award
Conquer Local Ambassador Award
This award recognizes an outstanding Community contributor and achiever in the Conquer Local Community and Academy.
The Ambassador leverages the Academy, the Community, and other Conquer Local resources to grow as a leader. They engage other members to find solutions, share knowledge, build connections, and drive interest and excitement around the ecosystem.
Share your story in the Conquer Local Community. Our Community members will vote for their favorite.
AdTech Trailblazer Award
AdTech Trailblazer Award
The “AdTech Trailblazer” award recognizes partners who demonstrate exceptional prowess in utilizing MatchCraft’s advertising technology to harness the power of paid advertising for promoting and driving success.
This category celebrates the innovative strategies, creative campaigns, and measurable results achieved through the effective utilization of MatchCraft’s technology.
Sales Enablement Excellence Award
Sales Enablement Excellence Award
This award recognizes Vendasta partners who have leveraged the power of Yesware to achieve outstanding sales enablement results within their organization.
By integrating Yesware’s sales engagement software into their workflows, these partners have demonstrated exceptional sales performance, improved customer engagement, and enhanced overall revenue growth.
2023 award categories
Client Success Award
This award recognizes local experts who have provided exceptional service to small and medium business (SMB) clients utilizing digital technology.
The winning entry must describe how they used technology to deliver the solution(s), and how the services assisted with an SMB client’s success.
Artificial Intelligence Pioneer Award
This award recognizes forward-thinking companies that have harnessed the power the latest AI technologies to achieve business success.
The winning entry must describe how they used artificial intelligence in an innovative way to transform their company over the past 18 months.
Partner of the Year Award (Open to Vendasta partners only)
This award recognizes a Vendasta partner for the growth of their business. The winning entry must demonstrate how they achieved substantial growth in revenue through expansion in existing or new markets. Describe how the business demonstrated resilience and adapted to challenges and emerged stronger and more successful.
Applicants are eligible to receive recognition in industry categories including Agency, Media and Telecommunications, Franchises and Mulit-location, Technology and IT.
Vendor of the Year
This award recognizes a Vendasta Marketplace vendor for providing innovative products and solutions, and showcasing a strong commitment to Vendasta and its channel partners.
(Open to Vendasta Marketplace vendors only)
Go-to-market Strategy Excellence Award
This award is for demonstrated excellence in delivering high-margin product and service bundles to clients at a high volume.
Successful applicants will demonstrate how they’ve developed a scalable, repeatable strategy or process to drive growth and engagement.
Conquer Local Ambassador Award
This award recognizes an outstanding Community contributor and achiever in the Conquer Local Community and Academy.
The Ambassador leverages the Academy, the Community and other Conquer Local resources to grow as a leader. They engage other members to find solutions, share knowledge, build connections, and drive interest and excitement around the ecosystem.
AdTech Trailblazer Award
The “AdTech Trailblazer” award recognizes partners who demonstrate exceptional prowess in utilizing MatchCraft’s advertising technology to harness the power of paid advertising for promoting and driving success.
This category celebrates the innovative strategies, creative campaigns, and measurable results achieved through the effective utilization of MatchCraft’s technology.
Sales Enablement Excellence Award
This award recognizes Vendasta partners who have leveraged the power of Yesware to achieve outstanding sales enablement results within their organization.
By integrating Yesware’s sales engagement software into their workflows, these partners have demonstrated exceptional sales performance, improved customer engagement, and enhanced overall revenue growth.
Winners Circle
Everyone loves to be recognized for the hard work they do. That’s why we will deliver more than just a trophy.
This year, we’ll celebrate at our virtual awards ceremony at our next Conquer Local Connect event in November 2023.
Every Local Impact Award winner will be highlighted in the Vendasta weekly newsletter, on social media, and in a press release, and may also have the chance to be highlighted in a branded case study.
2023 Local Impact Award Winners
Client Success Award
Artificial
Intelligence
Pioneer
Partner of the Year
Vendor of the Year
Ryan Blitz
Cerberus Digital Media
Conquer Local Ambassador
2022 Local Impact Award Winners
Client Success Award
Innovation Award
Partner of the Year
Vendor of the Year
Strategy Excellence
Robert Davis KOR Unlimited
Conquer Local Ambassador
Local Impact Award FAQs
Who can apply?
The Vendasta Local Impact Awards are open to local experts who have leveraged digital technology solutions to help small and medium businesses succeed.
When is the submission deadline?
The submission deadline is Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11:59PM EDT.
When will the finalists be announced?
Finalists in each category will be notified by email one week prior to the virtual awards ceremony at Conquer Local Connect in November 2023. Once the winners are made public, Vendasta will publicize the winners on our website, via a press release, and social media channels.
When will the winners be announced?
We will announce the winners at a virtual awards ceremony at Conquer Local Connect in November 2023. Winners will also receive an email notifying them of the results before the virtual awards ceremony.
Do you have to register for Conquer Local Connect virtual event to submit an application?
No, you do not have to be registered for Conquer Local Connect in order to submit an application.
Do you need to be available for the virtual awards ceremony at Conquer Local Connect?
Finalists do not need to attend Conquer Local Connect to accept an award if announced a winner. We do encourage all finalists to attend and join us in celebrating the achievements of our inaugural Local Impact Award winners.
Can you submit more than one award?
Yes, applicants can submit for more than one category but must complete the appropriate application form for the category they are applying for.
What is the cost?
There is no cost to enter the Vendasta Local Impact Awards.
Can I submit from outside North America?
Yes, the Vendasta Local Impact Awards are open to anyone around the world. Please note applications must be in English.
Can I submit without my client's name becoming public?
Yes. Please indicate on the application form that you do not wish to make your client’s name public.
How will my entry be judged?
Our awards program recognizes the most effective and innovative work, so anyone, anywhere in the world, can win.
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