2026 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders Application
CRN’s seventh annual Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders project, publishing online, recognizes today’s rising-star solution provider executives, directors and managers who are poised to be tomorrow’s channel leaders.
The list honors employees 40 years of age or younger who have made significant contributions in driving growth and/or strategic direction over the last year to the channel companies they work for, including Integrators, VARs, MSPs, IT Consultants and other solution provider organizations for their accomplishments over the past year and the far-reaching impact they are having on the technology industry going forward.
Eligibility: Applicants must work for a solution provider organization such as an integrator, VAR, MSP or IT consultant. Employees from technology vendors or distributors are NOT eligible.
Age: Applicant must be 40 years old or younger as of Dec. 31, 2026
Individuals who were on the list last year ARE ELIGIBLE to apply this year, so long as they still meet the age requirement.
Applicants who provide incomplete responses may be disqualified without notice.
Applicants must occupy their positions as of press time to be eligible.
CRN editors will review each application and select the winners, who will be touted on CRN.com in June. There is no fee to apply.
Click here to download the full application. All applications MUST be submitted electronically through this online application tool. Email applications will not be accepted.
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
Application must be submitted by 11:59pm PDT on Friday, April 10th
Questions? Please contact rwhiting@thechannelcompany.com