Virtualization giant VMware just named its partner achievement award winners. You’ll find a lot of big names on the list.

The awards recognize VMware partner companies in five categories: digital transformation, innovation, life cycle services, value and social impact.

The company also doled out three big awards for overall excellence:

Sandy Hogan is senior VP for the VMware Worldwide Partner and Commercial Organization.

VMware’s Sandy Hogan

“Our customers are on a continuous journey of business and digital transformation, which has become more urgent and complex in the wake of recent global disruptions,” said Hogan. “As trusted advisers, our partners are more important than ever. VMware is committed to working with them to accelerate customer transformation and unleash the power of connected ecosystems to create customer-for-life value. “It’s inspirational to see partners innovating, expanding their capabilities, and growing their business with us to deliver exceptional customer success. These awards demonstrate the value our partners are delivering and their impact across the entire customer life cycle.”

Researchers at IDC evaluated the nominations for VMware partner awards to help select the winners.

And the Winners Are …

Without further ado, the individual VMware partner award winners by category and region:

Susan Nash is senior VP, strategic corporate alliances, VMware.

“The 2021 VMware Partner Achievement Awards honor partners delivering services excellence and expertise throughout the entire customer life cycle. We are proud of the impact our partners are delivering for customers, particularly in this challenging business environment, as they help customers transform their businesses and take advantage of the significant benefits that VMware technology has to offer,” said Nash.