2026 Canada’s 50 Best Managed IT Companies, Reseller Choice and Women In Tech Awards

Canada’s IT Industry Celebration of the Year!

Once a year, Canada’s leading IT Channel professionals come together for one very special evening of connection, celebration and recognition. In today’s world, being recognized by your industry peers can mean a lot!

This is the evening when we put business aside for a few hours and celebrate the people, companies and leaders who are making a difference across Canada’s IT industry.

From the Reseller Choice Awards, recognizing the vendors and distributors most valued by their channel partners, to the 50 Best Managed IT Companies Awards, celebrating outstanding business practices among Canada’s VARs, MSPs and ITSPs, this evening shines a spotlight on excellence across the entire channel.

And, we proudly celebrate the remarkable women helping shape the future of technology through the WIT (Women in Tech) Awards, recognizing the Top 10 women in Canada for their leadership, achievements, mentorship and impact on the IT industry.

Three award shows. One spectacular evening. One room filled with the people who make Canada’s IT Channel so strong.

Join us for an evening of networking, great food, entertainment, celebration and well-deserved recognition as we raise a glass to the people and organizations driving Canada’s IT industry forward!

Award recognition that matters!

When people hear “Awards”, they usually think it’s a pay to play game.

THIS IS NOT HOW WE ROLL! You must EARN this award. For the Reseller Choice Awards, you can only win and get ranked by the number of votes you receive from the channel partners. To the best of our knowledge, this is the only such recognition in the industry since over 20 years!

For 50 Best Managed IT Companies Award, you can only earn this if you complete over 250 questions in the assessment and score in the top 50.

For the Women In Tech Award, you can only earn this award if you are nominated and get the most votes from your peers. 

Three award shows come together for one unforgettable evening celebrating the achievements of the best and brightest across the Canadian IT Channel.

We begin with a pre-awards gala reception, giving guests plenty of time to reconnect with industry friends, meet new people and celebrate together.

Then it’s time for the awards ceremony, accompanied by an incredible four-course dinner with wine pairing, drinks and plenty of entertainment throughout the evening.

We have selected the largest ballroom at Toronto’s historic Old Mill Hotel for our awards celebration. With its charming historic character, elegant atmosphere and beautiful event space, it provides the perfect setting for a very special Awards Gala.

  • Tickets are CAN $299.00 per person until January 28, 2027 (plus platform fees and taxes). After January 28, tickets will be CAN $369.00 per person.
  • Each ticket includes a welcome reception drink, hors d’oeuvres, four-course dinner with wine pairing, drinks and entertainment.
  • As always, every award recipient receives ONE complimentary ticket to attend the gala. However you must register before the deadline! The deadline to claim your complimentary finalist ticket is Friday, January 22, 2027.

A limited number of additional tickets are available, so we encourage you to reserve yours early, as this event usually sells out fast. Bring your team, business partners, colleagues or special guests and celebrate the achievements together! Several vendors, distributors and channel partners reserve a full table of 8 to bring their colleagues to join in the celebration.

Last year, 100% of tickets were sold out and we expect the same this year! #CanadaStrong!

More pictures here:2025/2026 Awards Gala Photos

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Enjoy the reception, meet and mingle with your peers over an open bar and snacks.

We have a significant number of awards to present and will proceed through them as expeditiously as possible. Each recipient will be given the opportunity to address the audience.

A professional photographer will be present to capture images, which will be published on e-channelnews and our event photo site. (After the ceremony, you'll also have the opportunity to take pictures with your entire team.)

Dinner starts and continues to be served during the ceremony.

The celebration typically extends until approximately 11:00 PM or even later. While the host bar will close, the main bar will remain open for you to purchase your own drinks. The evening's conclusion is always uncertain, but it features excellent networking opportunities and plenty of dancing.

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