Mount Royal, NJ (Oct. 22, 2024) — The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA), a not-for-profit, volunteer-led association to help further Managed Print, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 MPSA Leadership Awards. Winners and honorable mentions were recognized in eight categories at this year’s awards ceremony, which was held virtually on Oct. 15.
The MPSA Awards were established in 2010 to recognize those companies that have excelled in various areas related to the managed print field. Winners serve as leading examples for the community regarding their commitment to and expertise in MPS. The last awards ceremony was hosted via Livestream 1n October 2023.
MPSA members and non-members were encouraged to submit applications for evaluation, which were scored by an esteemed judging panel consisting of industry leaders. Chosen from the MPSA membership and led by members of the MPSA Executive Committee to ensure impartiality and adherence to guidelines, the panel vetted and scored awards submissions. The company scoring highest in each category was deemed winner of the respective award, with honorable mention going to the company with the second highest score.
Note that submissions were accepted from everyone; however, in order to win an MPSA Leadership Award, you must be a member. Any winner of a category that was not yet a member was allowed to become a member before receiving the leadership award.
Here is the list of 2024 MPSA Leadership Awards winners.
Best Independent MPS Provider Over $50M: Impact Networking – This award recognizes an organization that develops software for the managed print services sector, whether sales management, device management, user management, service management, or billing. Honorable Mention was given to Flex Technology Group.
Best Independent MPS Provider Under $50M: Function4 – This award recognizes an organization that develops software for the managed print services sector, whether sales management, device management, user management, service management, or billing. Honorable Mention was given to James Imaging Systems.
Best International Independent MPS Provider: Vision – This award recognizes an organization outside of North America that sells managed print services but is not owned by a manufacturer. The organization may also offer additional solutions related to document management, document workflow, and/or business document processes. Honorable Mention was given to Gulf Commercial Group.
Best MPS Infrastructure Provider: Distribution Management – This award recognizes an organization that has no reseller agreement with end users, but provides a necessary combination of components to create a successful program, e.g., distribution, parts, supplies, break/fix services, etc. Honorable Mention was given to Clover.
Best MPS Innovation Award: GreatAmerica Financial Services – This award recognizes new developments and initiatives that have the potential to redefine the way we view the industry. This award is intended to spotlight the individual, the company, the product, or process that can genuinely be hailed as an innovation for the industry. Honorable Mention was given to MPS Monitor.
Best MPS Professional Services Provider: Flex Technology Group – This award recognizes an organization with more than one full-time employee providing training, research, financing or consultancy. Honorable Mention was given to GreatAmerica.
Best MPS Software Provider: MPS Monitor – This award recognizes an organization that develops software for the managed print services sector, whether sales management, device management, user management, service management, or billing. Honorable Mention was given to In Time Tec.
Volunteer of the Year: Mitchell Filby – This award recognizes an individual in the MPSA who has dedicated their time and talent to the betterment of the association and those in the MPS industry. It is awarded to an individual who has been an outstanding contributor and whose leadership qualities foster collaboration and innovation within the MPSA.
“We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 MPSA Leadership Awards,” said MPSA President Eric Crump. “This year, we saw truly outstanding participation, with submissions from around the world reflecting the global reach and impact of the association. The diversity and caliber of these entries, with winners hailing from the UK, Australia, Europe, and the United States, demonstrate the commitment to excellence that drives our community forward. Congratulations to all of our winners, whose innovative contributions and dedication continue to set new standards in leadership.”
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About the Managed Print Services Association
The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that serves the MPS industry. Its focus is on the development of standards, education and industry guidelines that unite the different segments of the industry that bring value to all those participating.
