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Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Celebrating the 2025 Food Banks Canada Partner Awards
Honouring the organizations whose extraordinary commitments supporting the mission of relieving hunger today and preventing hunger tomorrow TORONTO, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - In 2024, thanks to its valued partners and donors, Food Banks Canada was able to distribute millions of pounds of food across the country and invest millions of dollars in food banks and other community organizations serving people experiencing food insecurity. Food Banks Canada's Partner Awards program shines a spotlight on remarkable contributors to these collective achievements. The honorees were selected based on their total contributions in 2024, the significance of their impact, and their engagement with our mission of relieving hunger today and preventing hunger tomorrow. "At Food Banks Canada, our partners are the driving force behind everything we do," says Kirstin Beardsley, Chief Executive Officer Food Banks Canada. "Thanks to their unwavering support, we're able to deliver high-quality food to those facing hunger, strengthen the capacity of food banks across the country, and take meaningful steps toward addressing the root causes of food insecurity." Beardsley adds, "The recipients of the 2024 Food Banks Canada Awards have gone above and beyond in their commitment to ending hunger in Canada. We're deeply grateful for their partnership and look forward to continuing this vital work together—raising the bar higher every year." Food Banks Canada is excited to celebrate the following award recipients: Product Partner of the Year To meet clients' needs and fill gaps in food donations, food banks are now buying more food than ever before. Kraft Heinz offers relief from that budgetary strain by providing a consistent supply of high-demand products, such as pasta sauce, and nutrient-rich products, such as peanut butter. In 2024, Kraft Heinz gifted almost two million pounds of newly produced food to food banks across Canada. It was delivered at regular intervals, meaning that food banks and the people they serve could count on these products. To organizations and families that face a great deal of uncertainty, the significance of a predictable supply of staple products is hard to overstate. Services In-Kind Partner of the Year In-kind services such as food transportation and warehousing are essential to Food Banks Canada as they work to distribute large-scale food donations throughout the national network of food banks. In 2024, Lineage Logistics played a vital role in the food supply chain by providing temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics solutions. Their ongoing partnership with Food Banks Canada provides the storage required to preserve and keep food before it reaches the people who need it most. Lineage Logistics also donates excess food in collaboration with their partners, further adding to their valuable contribution. Funding Partner of the Year Food bank use has almost doubled since 2019. Food Banks Canada relies on strong, long-term partnerships to help food banks grow their capacity and rise to this urgent challenge. In 2024, Walmart Canada renewed their partnership with Food Banks Canada to execute their annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change fundraising campaign, which directs millions of dollars to local food banks and supports Food Banks Canada's national mission each year. Walmart is also one of the founding partners of its Retail Food Program, which provides an ongoing stream of nutritious food donations from local stores. So far, through these programs and others, Walmart Canada has helped to bring the equivalent of over 200 million meals to our neighbours in need! Foundation Partner of the Year As the last line of defense against hunger, food banks should be accessible to each and every person who needs them. Yet, our research shows that there are millions of people in Canada facing barriers to access, such as a lack of transportation, opening hours that aren't compatible with their work schedules, or even stigma and shame. With financial support from the Rossy Foundation, Food Banks Canada's Access Grants empower food banks to break down barriers and increase access for all. The Rossy Foundation also supports our Capacity Boost grants, Northern Capacity Grants and Standards of Excellence Grants, all of which help food banks and community organizations to expand or upgrade their reach, infrastructure and services. These investments in Food Banks Canada's programs help equip food banks to meet the needs of both today and tomorrow. Growth Partner of the Year 7-Eleven Canada has been a dedicated partner to Food Banks Canada since 2013. Customers look forward to the annual Slurpee Name Your Price Day, during which they can pay any amount for a large Slurpee, with all proceeds supporting Food Banks Canada. This past year, 7-Eleven Canada more than doubled its significant annual donations with a round-up program, asking customers to support the food bank network by rounding up their purchase amount in support of Food Banks Canada. 7-Eleven Canada also collaborates with their vendors to add to their support and expand their partnership with Food Banks Canada year over year. New Partner of the Year Food Banks Canada is delighted to welcome Maple Lodge Farms as its new partner of the year. They've been enthusiastic and flexible, open to exploring new ideas to step up for our communities. Food Banks Canada was proud to be chosen as the primary beneficiary of Maple Lodge Farms' 2024 Tournament of Dreams golf fundraiser. In addition to $200,000 in proceeds, Maple Lodge Farms also donates their chicken product to food banks to support families and communities in need. These quality protein foods are extremely valuable to food banks, which aim to offer well-rounded nutrition to their clients. About Food Banks Canada Food Banks Canada is the leader in addressing food insecurity in Canada. Our mission is to provide national leadership to relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow in collaboration with the food bank network from coast to coast to coast. For over 40 years, food banks have been dedicated to helping people living in Canada with food insecurity. Over 5,500 food banks and community organizations come together to serve our most vulnerable neighbours, who – this year – made over 2 million visits to these organizations in one month alone, according to our HungerCount report. Since 2010, Food Banks Canada has shared over $1 billion in food supports and over $275 million in funding to help maximize collective impact and strengthen local capacity – while, backed by leading research, advocating for meaningful actions from governments to counter hunger and its root causes. Our vision is clear: create a Canada where no one goes hungry. Visit to learn more.
Techday NZ
6 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Capgemini & Anchora among winners at 2025 Adobe ANZ Partner Awards
Adobe has announced the recipients of its 2025 ANZ Partner Awards, recognising partners across Australia and New Zealand for their achievements in delivering customer success and advancing Adobe Experience Cloud implementations. Recognition for partners Capgemini has been named ANZ Partner of the Year, reflecting its alignment with Adobe's business strategy, sustained collaboration with Adobe sales teams, and effect on client outcomes. The Partner Awards acknowledge organisations delivering significant value within the Adobe ecosystem, with Capgemini's performance highlighted as a result of its continued investment and results. Regarding the awards, Randall Wood, Head of Partner Organisation for Adobe Australia and New Zealand, said, Our partners play a vital role in helping customers unlock the full potential of Adobe Experience Cloud solutions. This year's winners exemplify the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and impact we strive for in our ecosystem. Congratulations to all our partners on their exceptional performance. Adobe stated that Capgemini earned the recognition for its results throughout the financial year, marked by "deep alignment with Adobe's go-to-market strategy, fostered strong collaboration with Adobe sales teams, and made a significant impact on licensed sales." Adobe noted that, "Through ongoing investment in enablement and co-marketing, Capgemini continues to accelerate its Adobe practice and deliver market-leading outcomes for clients." Growth for Anchora As part of the 2025 awards, Anchora was awarded Emerging Partner of the Year. This reflects its recent momentum and increasing influence within the Adobe community. Over the last two years, Anchora has developed its presence via a consistent, solution-based sales approach, which has contributed to its recognition. Adobe stated that, "Anchora is recognised as the FY25 Emerging Partner of the Year for its rapid growth and increasing influence in the Adobe ecosystem. Over the past 24 months, Anchora has built strong momentum with top-tier clients through a consistent, solution-led sales approach, establishing itself as a key player in the ANZ market. In FY24 Anchora was awarded Strategic Partner of the Year." The Partner Awards' focus on customer experience orchestration supports Adobe's mission to help partners and clients integrate creativity, marketing, and artificial intelligence for comprehensive customer engagement solutions. Additional category awards Beyond the main Partner of the Year and Emerging Partner of the Year awards, Adobe also recognised success in four specific partner categories. Deloitte Digital was named Content Partner of the Year, identified for its creative work and strategic utilisation of Adobe Experience Cloud in media and content projects. I Am Helium received Data Partner of the Year for what was described as its "innovative approach to harnessing data to drive meaningful customer outcomes." Meanwhile, Craft CXM secured Journeys Partner of the Year for its focus on delivering seamless, personalised experiences to customers. The Commerce Partner of the Year category was awarded to Aligent, which was acknowledged for its track record in providing digital commerce solutions to clients seeking to enhance their online business platforms. Supporting customer objectives Adobe underlined the role its solution partners play in advancing customer goals through digital transformation, highlighting the "depth of capability and customer-first mindset demonstrated by Adobe's solution partners, who continue to drive exceptional results across the region." The awards collectively serve as a reflection of partner performance and reinforce Adobe's collaborative ecosystem approach for the ANZ region.
Sharjah 24
12-06-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SGCA 2025 set to attract gbl. participation celebrating excellence
Now in its 12th edition, the award features 23 categories across five main sectors: Government Entities & International Organisations, Individual Awards, Partner Awards, Jury Awards, and Best Innovators Competition in Smart Communication. These categories reflect the evolving landscape of public communication, emphasising innovation, inclusivity, and the strategic use of digital platforms. The award was launched as a key outcome of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), whose 14th annual edition is scheduled for September 10–11, 2025, at Expo Centre Sharjah. This extension provides an invaluable opportunity for communicators worldwide to showcase their impactful initiatives. Her Excellency Alya Al Suwaidi, Director of Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) emphasised the award's growing influence, stating: 'The Sharjah Government Communication Award has evolved into a lighthouse for communication professionals and entities committed to excellence. With the exceptional level of participation, particularly in the past few years, the award has turned the spotlight on a new generation of communicators whose ideas are shaping the future of public opinion and discourse. SGCA continues to serve as a global platform for recognising impactful narratives, innovative solutions, and communication that drives positive change across nations around the world.' This extension aligns with global trends in government communication, where innovation and citisen engagement are paramount. According to the OECD's 2024 report, governments worldwide are embracing human-centered public services; co-designing solutions with users to enhance efficiency and inclusivity. These efforts are reshaping public services to be more responsive and resilient, reflecting a commitment to meeting citisens' evolving needs. How to Apply The award welcomes submissions from individuals and organisations across three different categories. All entries must have been created within the past two years, or include significant updates if older. Nominations can be submitted through the SGCA website at with the deadline set for July 24. Key categories and prestigious partnerships of SGCA Under the award's five main sectors, the direct application categories feature 15 awards that recognise excellence across a broad range of communication practices. These include awards for Best Integrated Communication System, Best Innovation in Government Communication, Best Crisis Communication Strategy, Best Campaign Promoting Cultural Identity and the Arabic Language, and Best Youth Initiative in Government Communication. Other notable categories celebrate achievements in social responsibility, soft power investment, communication targeting youth (across government and private sectors), innovative projects for children and adolescents, digital content changemakers (above and under 18 years old), and academic research in communication sciences. The Partner Awards highlight exceptional communication practices in collaboration with organisations like Mohammed bin Zayed University of AI, the CSO Network, ASEAN, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and the Government Experience Exchange Office at the UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. Key categories include Best Artificial Intelligence Technology Communication in Service of the Community Category and Best Communication Practices Dealing with Development Advances Category. Additionally, the Jury Awards honour outstanding individuals and projects, such as the Outstanding Communication Award for a Higher Quality of life and the Best Individual Positive Social Impact, with a special focus on Sharjah-based government initiatives. Finally, the Best Innovators Competition in Smart Communication award plays a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of communicators, featuring two highly contested categories: the Artificial Intelligence Skills Camp (AISC) and the Universities Challenge.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Varicent Honors Standout Partners Driving the Future of Sales Performance Management
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Varicent, a global leader in sales performance management (SPM), announced the winners of its annual Partner Awards at its Accelerate 2025 conference held two weeks ago. These awards recognize the organizations turning strategy into real-world results and shaping the future of SPM. 'This year's winners didn't just support our clients; they advanced them. Together, we're helping organizations turn bold strategies into lasting results.' 'At Varicent, we believe great outcomes come from great execution, and great execution takes great partners,' said Jason Loh, Chief Growth Officer at Varicent. 'This year's winners didn't just support our clients; they advanced them. Together, we're helping organizations turn bold strategies into lasting results.' This year's winners brought fresh ideas, broke down barriers, and delivered measurable impact: Global Partner of the Year: Deloitte Deloitte opened critical conversations with executive stakeholders and ensured that Varicent solutions were part of global transformation initiatives. Their focus on certification and delivery readiness helped accelerate deployment timelines and deliver faster outcomes across multiple regions. North America Partner of the Year: ZS ZS delivered outstanding results across Sales Planning initiatives. They helped enterprise clients rethink their planning processes, uncovered new revenue opportunities, and led large-scale transformations that improved forecasting accuracy and sales effectiveness. Joint Impact Award: Argano Argano played a hands-on role throughout the sales cycle, joining discovery sessions, participating in demos, and helping customers navigate critical decisions. Their collaboration directly contributed to closing key deals and accelerating project starts. Partner Success Award: OpenSymmetry OpenSymmetry focused on making customer success a competitive advantage. They deployed experienced teams to support faster go-lives and higher adoption rates, and they introduced new global learning forums that helped customers realize more value from their solutions. Go-To-Market Partner of the Year: Accenture Accenture brought new enterprise opportunities to the table and worked side by side with sales teams to build strong business cases. Their direct involvement helped win competitive deals and positioned Varicent's solutions as critical to strategic initiatives. Innovation Partner of the Year: KPMG KPMG provided actionable insights that shaped both product strategy and delivery. They worked closely with customers to solve complex implementation challenges, ensuring that Varicent's solutions addressed both immediate needs and long-term growth plans. Breakthrough Partner Award: Workday Workday created new pathways for collaboration between sales and operations teams. Their early involvement in customer planning cycles led to faster solution deployment and measurable efficiency improvements in key accounts. To learn more about how Varicent and its partners are shaping the future of sales performance management, visit here. About Varicent Varicent delivers market-leading SaaS software solutions that empower revenue leaders to drive growth. Its solutions are designed to help customers design, amplify, and optimize go-to-market strategies that create a connected path to revenue. Organizations worldwide leverage Varicent's solutions to set smart goals and territories that maximize revenue potential, use AI-driven insights to make proactive commercial decisions, and create incentive programs that amplify the sales strategy and achieve revenue goals. To learn more about Varicent, visit Varicent, Varicent and design, and Symon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Varicent in the USA, Canada, and other countries.
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Varicent Honors Standout Partners Driving the Future of Sales Performance Management
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2025-- Varicent, a global leader in sales performance management (SPM), announced the winners of its annual Partner Awards at its Accelerate 2025 conference held two weeks ago. These awards recognize the organizations turning strategy into real-world results and shaping the future of SPM. 'At Varicent, we believe great outcomes come from great execution, and great execution takes great partners,' said Jason Loh, Chief Growth Officer at Varicent. 'This year's winners didn't just support our clients; they advanced them. Together, we're helping organizations turn bold strategies into lasting results.' This year's winners brought fresh ideas, broke down barriers, and delivered measurable impact: Global Partner of the Year: Deloitte Deloitte opened critical conversations with executive stakeholders and ensured that Varicent solutions were part of global transformation initiatives. Their focus on certification and delivery readiness helped accelerate deployment timelines and deliver faster outcomes across multiple regions. North America Partner of the Year: ZS ZS delivered outstanding results across Sales Planning initiatives. They helped enterprise clients rethink their planning processes, uncovered new revenue opportunities, and led large-scale transformations that improved forecasting accuracy and sales effectiveness. Joint Impact Award: Argano Argano played a hands-on role throughout the sales cycle, joining discovery sessions, participating in demos, and helping customers navigate critical decisions. Their collaboration directly contributed to closing key deals and accelerating project starts. Partner Success Award: OpenSymmetry OpenSymmetry focused on making customer success a competitive advantage. They deployed experienced teams to support faster go-lives and higher adoption rates, and they introduced new global learning forums that helped customers realize more value from their solutions. Go-To-Market Partner of the Year: Accenture Accenture brought new enterprise opportunities to the table and worked side by side with sales teams to build strong business cases. Their direct involvement helped win competitive deals and positioned Varicent's solutions as critical to strategic initiatives. Innovation Partner of the Year: KPMG KPMG provided actionable insights that shaped both product strategy and delivery. They worked closely with customers to solve complex implementation challenges, ensuring that Varicent's solutions addressed both immediate needs and long-term growth plans. Breakthrough Partner Award: Workday Workday created new pathways for collaboration between sales and operations teams. Their early involvement in customer planning cycles led to faster solution deployment and measurable efficiency improvements in key accounts. To learn more about how Varicent and its partners are shaping the future of sales performance management, visit here. About Varicent Varicent delivers market-leading SaaS software solutions that empower revenue leaders to drive growth. Its solutions are designed to help customers design, amplify, and optimize go-to-market strategies that create a connected path to revenue. Organizations worldwide leverage Varicent's solutions to set smart goals and territories that maximize revenue potential, use AI-driven insights to make proactive commercial decisions, and create incentive programs that amplify the sales strategy and achieve revenue goals. To learn more about Varicent, visit Varicent, Varicent and design, and Symon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Varicent in the USA, Canada, and other countries. View source version on CONTACT: Media: Bill Hobbib Chief Marketing Officer Varicent [email protected] KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CONTENT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE DIGITAL MARKETING SOURCE: Varicent Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/20/2025 09:39 AM/DISC: 05/20/2025 09:38 AM
