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HP Australia has celebrated its top-performing partners and individuals during its annual HP Partner Awards ceremony held at The Star in Sydney. The event brought together more than 300 attendees to acknowledge contributions across several categories, from sustainability initiatives to sales excellence.
The awards night highlighted the achievements of partners who have demonstrated dedication to innovation and customer service. The categories included HP Amplify Partner of the Year, MPS Partner of the Year, Services Partner of the Year, SMB Partner of the Year, Supply Partner of the Year, PC Distributor of the Year, Sustainable Impact recognition, and the prestigious HP Hall of Fame award.
Acknowledging Key Contributions
Chris Hewlett, Senior Director of Commercial Channel at HP Australia, opened the evening by praising the commitment of HP’s partners.
“Our partnership with these remarkable individuals and companies is truly the heart of HP’s success,” Hewlett said. “The Annual Partner Awards is not just a celebration, but a sincere recognition of the exceptional talent and dedication that our partners bring to the table.”
Hewlett underlined the role of HP’s partners in driving progress across product lines, market segments, and industries. He extended his congratulations to all the winners, emphasising their contributions to innovation and collaboration.
“Their invaluable efforts are essential to HP’s continuous growth and our shared journey towards excellence,” he added.
Honouring Excellence in Innovation and Growth
The HP Partner Awards are designed to celebrate standout performances within HP’s ecosystem. The program honours businesses and individuals who have demonstrated strong growth, innovative practices, and a commitment to serving customers.
Notable categories such as Distribution Sales Person, Sustainability Partner, and Channel Sales Person of the Year reflect nominations made by the channel itself. This peer-driven approach highlights the importance of community in fostering collaboration and recognising achievements.
The Sustainability Partner and Hall of Fame awards drew particular attention for spotlighting contributions that extend beyond business growth to create lasting positive impacts.
Categories and Recognition
The awards covered a wide range of achievements, ensuring both organisational and individual contributions were acknowledged.
Individual categories recognised excellence in sales, marketing, and distribution, reinforcing HP’s focus on teamwork and innovation.
Full list of winners
| Supplies Partner of the Year | Elite Print Solutions |
| Print Distributor of the Year | Synnex |
| PC Distributor of the Year | Dicker Data |
| Distributor Specialist of the Year | Sektor |
| MPS Partner of the Year | Mitronics |
| Enterprise Partnering | Compnow |
| Services Partner of the Year | Enigma |
| PC Specialist Partner of the Year | Fujitsu |
| SMB Partner of the Year | Centre Com |
| Education Partner of the Year | Atturra Managed Services |
| PC Partner of the Year | Compnow |
| Synergy Partner of the Year | The Business Experience |
| HP Amplify Partner of the Year | Data#3 |
| Poly Distribution Partner of the Year | Dicker Data |
| Poly Growth Partner of the Year | Data#3 |
| Poly Headset Partner of the Year | Simply Headsets |
| Poly Partner of the Year | Telstra |
| HP Hall of Fame | Tony Cascio – Metropolitan Computers & Supplies |
| Partner Sales Rep of the Year | Don Amir – Mitronics |
| Distribution Sales Rep of the Year | Alicia Gibson – Ingram Micro |
| Sustainable Impact | Data#3 |
| Marketing Excellence | James Edge – Compnow |
“Together, we continue to push boundaries, drive innovation, and create opportunities,” Hewlett said. “This event reminds us of the power of partnership in achieving our shared goals.”
HP Australia’s Partner Awards has once again provided a platform to celebrate the achievements of its channel community while looking ahead to future opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Last Updated on November 28, 2024 by Nick Ross
