The winners of our 2020 Frank Awards express their gratitude to the dealers who singled them out.
We asked the winners of our 2020 Frank Awards to share a 35-word acceptance speech in honor of The Cannata Report’s 35th Anniversary Awards & Charities Gala. Here are their 35-word (more or less) speeches.
Best Manufacturer
“We are pleased to be recognized by our dealers for our quality products. In addition to our award-winning document systems line, I am proud that our team has stepped up to provide laptops, software, desktop printers, monitors and more to support our dealers’ transformation during these unusual times.” Shane Coffey, vice president, product management, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Best-in-Class Manufacturer
(Pictured from left to right, Mike Marusic, president and CEO, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America; Frank G. Cannata; and Kawamura)
“Throughout the pandemic, we have been committed to our dealers’ success. Every day we strive to provide new programs and promotions designed to help them succeed and are grateful to be recognized for those efforts.” Tetsuji (Ted) Kawamura, chairman, Sharp Electronics Corporation in the U.S.
Best A4 MFP Manufacturer
“We are honored to be recognized at The Cannata Report’s 35th Annual Awards & Virtual Gala! We received the Best A4 MFP Manufacturer award and could not be prouder!” Oscar Sanchez, president & CEO, Kyocera America Document Solutions
Best Production Print Manufacturer
Above, left to right, The Cannata Report’s Frank G. Cannata and CJ Cannata, and Ricoh’s Steve Burger and James Coriddi
“Thank you to our dealers for selecting Ricoh. As dealers search for additional revenue streams and print volume, Production is an area that continues to have strong opportunity in the new business environment.” James Coriddi, vice president, Dealer Division, Ricoh USA, Inc.
Best Marketing Strategy
Above: Ricoh’s Burger and Coriddi
“As always, thank you to the Cannatas for their philanthropic activities, needed now more than ever. And thank you to our dealers, who have worked closely with us to deliver customer value as digital transformation demands continue to accelerate.” James Coriddi, vice president, Dealer Division, Ricoh USA, Inc.
Best Leasing Company
“I am honored to accept this award [2020 Frank Award for Best Leasing Company] on behalf of the GreatAmerica team. It perpetuates our desire to keep raising the bar! Heartfelt thanks go out to our dealers who inspire us to do our best every day.” Jennie Fisher, SVP & GM, Office Equipment Group, GreatAmerica Financial Services
Best Print Management Software Provider
“Thank you. It’s an honor to be recognized but even more of a blessing to be in an industry that bands together for the greater good. We are stronger together.” Josh Lane, president ACDI
Best ECM/Document Management Software Provider
Above: Frank G. Cannata and Jim Roberts
“DocuWare is honored to win Best ECM/Document Management Provider. We are committed to our partners, and their votes are evidence that this commitment is recognized and valued by them. We look forward to growing together!” Jim Roberts, president, DocuWare
Best IT Services Provider
“We’re grateful to have received the Frank Award for Best IT Services Provider for the second consecutive year. This recognition further fuels our strategy to deliver more resources and tools to OT dealers in 2021 and beyond.” John Schweizer, vice president, ConnectWise
Best Technical Service Provider
Left to right, Larry White, COO; Maccabe, and R. Steven Tungate, vice president/general manager, supply chain management, service and innovation.
“Toshiba is honored to win the Frank Award for Best Technical Service. We are grateful to our dealer community and Toshiba’s technical support and service teams. Our teams deliver exceptional support and are truly Toshiba’s unsung heroes.” Scott Maccabe, president & CEO, Toshiba America Business Solution.
Kenny Hiteman, vice president. EID Services & Support America
Best Female Executive
“Thank you to the Cannatas for upholding tradition, fundraising for a great cause during difficult times, and the dealers for their ongoing support. Special thanks to Rick, Sam and our entire executive team for always setting us apart. To my team, thank you for your dedication to our wonderful dealers.” Laura Blackmer, SVP, channel sales, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.
Best Male Executive
Above, left to right: Mike Marusic, Frank G. Cannata, Tetsuji (Ted) Kawamura
“I want to thank our wonderful dealer community for this back-to-back award. I also want to express appreciation to the whole Sharp team, including our SVP of Channel Sales John Sheehan for his outstanding dealer focus.” Mike Marusic, president and CEO, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
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