Sandler Partners

Redondo Beach – November 04, 2026 -- Sandler Partners presented 15 awards to technology Providers at its 2026 National Summit in San Diego, where more than 1,100 attendees met 65+ Providers across Technology, Sales, and Growth tracks.

Five9 and NHC each win two of 15 Sandler Partners categories

Five9 took Top Contact Center & CX Provider and Largest Revenue Growth. NHC won Provider MVP and Sales Operational Excellence.

Other category winners:

Redondo Beach – November 03, 2026 -- AT&T's Chad Townes was named Channel Executive of the Year at the 2026 Sandler Partners National Summit in San Diego, which drew more than 1,100 members of the technology distributor's partner community.

Summit pairs 65+ providers with 1,100 attendees across three tracks

The event combined educational panels, a keynote and sessions across Technology, Sales and Growth tracks. Attendees met more than 65 technology providers in the Exhibit Hall. Sandler Partners says its portfolio spans 220+ providers.

Eight provider managers take national Channel Manager of the Year honors

The national recipients were Kevin Bednarz (Granite), Stevie Heap (Comcast Business), Patrick Cupp (CallTower), Jennifer Rutherford (Zayo), Sarah Manley and Brett Harman (both AT&T), Nikki Beck (Front) and Matt Winterburn (Lumen).