Columbus, OH – The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) announces the winners of the 2011 MPSA Leadership Awards. The winners were announced Wednesday, May 4 at the 2011 Global MPS Conference in Orlando, FL, followed by a Leadership Awards Reception at the Peabody Hotel.

"These prestigious annual awards showcase MPS excellence and raise awareness about successful programs and their benefits. Each year, the award-winning MPS programs become more powerful and innovative, reflecting a market that is gaining momentum every day. We are proud to recognize and honor the accomplished winners of this year's awards," said MPSA President, Joe Barganier.

Awards were presented to these winners in the following categories:
    
Independent Professional Services provider – Photizo Group (photizogroup.com)

Category definition – Organization with more than one full time employee and provides training, research or consultancy

Software providers – tie vote: Pharos Systems International (pharos.com) and Digital Gateway (digitalgateway.com)

Category definition – Software providers that manage print or print-based devices

MPS provider (Indirect/Reseller) – Qualpath (qualpath.com)

Category definition – Provider not owned by a manufacturer, but focused on reselling certain brands

MPS provider (Direct/Manufacturer) – Ricoh Americas Corp (ricoh-usa.com)

Category definition – Direct sales team or fully owned subsidiary

Independent Managed Services Provider – Auxilio, Inc. (auxilioinc.com)

Category definition – An organization that does not have an agreement with a manufacturer to represent their equipment in an area or territory

Recognizing Excellence in a Dynamic Market
The MPSA Leadership Awards bring winners greater visibility and credibility within the MPSA community and the global MPS market. The MPSA Board of Directors review nominees and selects the winners. Judges consider MPS best practices, operational fit, flexibility and growth, as well as business benefits and ROI. The annual competition is open to any company or vendor involved in the MPS market. Categories include corporate end users, manufacturers, components and logistical providers, and dealers.