Recognizing Exceptional Thought Leadership, Innovation, and Industry Impact in the Technology Advisory Space
Informa’s Channel Partners Group recently announced the winners of the first-ever Technology Advisor Thought Leaders Awards, honoring 50+ remarkable individuals for their outstanding contributions to the technology advisory profession. This groundbreaking award program is designed to elevate the role, impact, and influence of today’s technology advisors, agents, and professionals selling communications solutions. Among the inaugural winners is Symplicity Communications President and CEO, Catherine Ripley.
The Technology Advisor Thought Leaders awards celebrate the people behind the innovation, recognizing their leadership and influence across five key categories: Sales Leadership, Industry Influence and Advocacy, Innovation and Vision, Customer/Client Impact, and Thought Leadership. The individual winners have demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing the channel industry and driving meaningful change within their organizations and the broader ecosystem. Catherine has been honored in the Thought Leadership category.
Robert DeMarzo, Sr. Director, Informa Channels, emphasized the importance of spotlighting individual achievements, saying, “The Channel Partners Technology Advisor Thought Leaders Awards are about celebrating the people who are shaping the future of the channel. These 50+ individuals represent the best of the best—leaders who are driving innovation, inspiring their peers, and making a profound impact on their clients and the industry as a whole. This award is the first of its kind, and we are proud to honor their achievements and elevate the critical role of technology advisors in today’s business landscape.”
The winners were selected by a panel of esteemed industry leaders, who evaluated nominees based on the strength of their applications and their measurable impact on the channel community.
By recognizing these trailblazers, Informa’s Channel Partners Group aims to inspire continued innovation and collaboration within the channel partner industry while highlighting the vital contributions of technology advisors, agents, and solution providers.
“Being named a Technology Advisor Thought Leader is an incredible honor,” said Symplicity Communications President and CEO, Catherine Ripley. “I’m passionate about helping organizations navigate change through technology, and this recognition reinforces the importance of leadership, innovation, and client impact in everything we do at Symplicity.”
This year’s winners will be highlighted and recognized during the Channel Partners Conference & Expo, the world’s largest independent gathering of the entire channel ecosystem. A select group of thought leaders will appear on the main stage of the CP LV conference on Wednesday, April 15, to discuss the importance of thought leadership in differentiating their organizations.
About Informa’s Channel Partners Group
Informa’s Channel Partners Group is a leading resource for the technology channel community, providing insights, events, and platforms that connect and empower channel professionals. Through its flagship events, publications, and awards programs, the Channel Partners Group drives innovation and collaboration across the channel ecosystem.
About Symplicity Communications
**Symplicity Communications, established in 2007 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a technology agency focused on real business results. A certified Women Owned Business by WBENC and Diverse Business Enterprise by the Grand Rapids Chamber, we design and implement scalable solutions across customer experience, automation, cybersecurity, and technology cost optimization—built to grow as your business grows. From customer experience platforms and automation to cybersecurity and technology cost optimization, we help businesses grow with confidence. We turn complex technology into real business results—because technology should work for people, not the other way around. **
