ChannelVision Magazine is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Visionary Spotlight Awards. Now in their 12th year, the VSAs annually honor outstanding products, services and deployments across a variety of communications technology categories. They recognize standout contributions of companies in the channel, highlighting innovation as well as demonstrating opportunities for channel partners to boost their roles as trusted providers for business success.
The Early Bird deadline for entry is March 31, 2026, with a submission fee of $500 per entry.
A panel of judges comprising editors from Beka Business Media as well as independent industry resources will award nominations based on overall innovation, future industry impact of the nominated product or service, creativity and feature set differentiation, and ease of use and interoperability.
The 2026 VSA honorees will be recognized with an official media introduction, including a magazine feature in the May/June 2026 issue of ChannelVision Magazine, and a series of online spotlights.
Three overarching award categories—Overall Excellence, Business Technology and Service Provider Technology—offer a chance to be recognized for channel and service provider innovation in communications, network and managed services, with awards honoring cutting-edge technologies, products and service solutions across several areas.
The Overall Excellence category offers VSA recognition in the following areas:
- Best Customer Service 2026
- Best Emerging Technology Breakthrough 2026
- Best Service Delivery Team 2026
- Channel Deployment of the Year 2026
- Channel Program of the Year 2026
- CSP Communications Deployment of the Year 2026
- CSP Network Infrastructure Innovation of the Year 2026
- Digital Transformation Award 2026
- Top Innovation Award 2026
There are more than two-dozen eligible sub-categories in Business Technology, including 5G/LTE, Edge Computing, SASE, AI implementation, CCaaS, UCaaS, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Wi-Fi and Fixed Wireless, and many more.
The Service Provider Technology category features more than a dozen sub-categories including Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Cloud Computing and Data Center Innovation; Emerging Markets Deployment; Partner Portal; Rural and Underserved Connectivity; and more.
The full list of award designations is viewable on the 2026 VSA registration page.
“The Visionary Spotlight Awards were created to highlight the rapid pace of evolution within the communications industry and give innovators and industry visionaries the opportunity to gain the exposure and recognition they deserve,” said Berge Kaprelian, president of Beka Business Media and publisher of ChannelVision. “As we continue to see swift changes to business models and technology solutions, we anticipate a high number of VSA submissions this year that reflect outstanding strides in innovation and future impact that warrant distinction.”
To get started, visit the 2026 VSA registration page and submit a nomination form for each entry under the Overall Excellence, Business Technology and Service Provider Technology categories for which you would like to be considered.
For more information, contact ChannelVision Managing Editor Tony Jones at tony@bekabusinessmedia.com or 215-650-3240.
