TORONTO, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Channel Partners (IAMCP) is the world's leading technology partnership of Microsoft with over 5,000 members and 80+ chapters in over 40 countries worldwide. 

This week, the winners of two brand new awards for 2012 were revealed.

Tiffany Wallace, Director of Business Alliances for 5Point Enterprises (franchise owners of more than 18 New Horizons Learning Centers in the USA), was awarded the IAMCP International Presidents Award for outstanding service and commitment to the IAMCP.

The IAMCP International President's Award is given to individuals who have shown an outstanding level of commitment, ability and enthusiasm in their support of IAMCP and the Microsoft Partner eco-system. It is awarded to the person, who in the opinion of the International Board has demonstrated the most outstanding abilities over the previous year in connecting partners, driving new innovation and initiatives and in helping advance the state of the MPN program and the IAMCP organization.

Dr. Petri Salonen of Tellus International, and past Worldwide President of IAMCP International, was honored with the IAMCP Lifetime Support Award.

The IAMCP International Lifetime Support Award is given to the individual, who in the opinion of the International Board, Regional Presidents and Chapter Presidents has demonstrated exceptional commitment and enthusiasm in their support of IAMCP over a number of years.  It is awarded on the merits of the individual and in recognition of the outstanding contribution made in the furtherance of the aims and objectives of the IAMCP organization and the partner community it represents.

"I am really delighted for both Award winners," said Kelvin Kirby, IAMCP Worldwide President. "This is a testament to their support and enthusiasm for IAMCP and the dedication they have to help the organization and its members. I know both of them personally and I cannot think of more worthy recipients for these two awards."

Both Award recipients will be recognized at an Award ceremony on Monday 9th July in Toronto, during the 2012 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference. Jon Roskill will present the awards and the ceremony will take place at 5:30 pm in the MPN Live Booth in the Solution Innovation Centre.

About IAMCP

The International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) is THE professional association for Microsoft Partners. IAMCP provides members with information, training and events designed to increase business opportunities locally and internationally. We help partners to expand their trade borders and establish strong business alliances. We provide a direct link with key people from Microsoft and a forum to discuss the latest Microsoft technologies. IAMCP has over 5,000 corporate members in 80 chapters in 40 countries, serving a community of over 100,000 people.

IAMCP has four fundamental pillars - P.A.C.E.

P: PARTNER-TO-PARTNER NETWORKING
A: ADVOCACY
C: COMMUNITY
E: EDUCATION AND GROWTH

For more information, visit http://www.iamcp.org

SOURCE IAMCP