Microsoft announces 2026 Partner of the Year winners and finalists
🏆 Microsoft announced its 2026 Partner of the Year winners and finalists, recognizing achievements across seven global categories, regional awards and country awards.
Global categories span Cloud & AI Platforms, Security, AI Business Solutions, Industry, Partner Innovation, Business Transformation and Social Impact.
Microsoft will celebrate the results at Ignite, November 17–20. Its latest announcement lists the November 18 Frontier Transformation Partner keynote from 09:00–10:30 Pacific, with leaders discussing customer transformation and partner capabilities.
The official community republication links the full winner and finalist list; recognition covers multiple partner types and markets rather than a single solution area.
Partner briefing
- What it is
Microsoft announced the 2026 Partner of the Year winners and finalists.
- What’s changing
Recognition spans seven global categories plus regional and country awards.
- Why it matters
The announcement links the recognized work and confirms the Ignite celebration and keynote schedule.
- Who it affects
Systems integrators, ISVs, channel partners and device partners across Microsoft's ecosystem.