2020 MSP 501 Survey FAQs

… Friday, May 31.

When will the winners be announced?

501 winners will be announced in June, 2020 – exact date TBD – in our reveal webcast and on the site. Special award winners will be announced in July. All will be honored at our annual MSP 501 Awards Gala held every year at Channel Partners Evolution in the fall.

How do you evaluate applications to arrive at the rankings?

We use a proprietary algorithm that weights different revenue streams according to how representative they are of modern business models and forward-thinking managed services strategies.

Can I apply if my company is outside of the traditional managed services business model?

In response to demand from telecom agents, resellers, digital agencies and other non-MSP channel partners that are spinning up managed services practices, we are excited to this year launch the NextGen 101, an MSP 501 list. The NextGen 101 will recognize outstanding partners from outside of the traditional managed-service business model that are devoting energy and resources to building out recurring managed-service revenue streams and creating the channel partner powerhouses of the future. If you’re hoping to earn a coveted spot on the NextGen 101, just apply for the 2020 MSP 501 and you will be automatically submitted for both lists. 

What if I can’t remember what I entered last year?

2019 applicants that provided a valid email address and have not opted out of Channel Futures/Informa marketing communications should have received a unique URL that directs them to a company-specific survey with certain pre-populated, editable information such as company information, social handles and self-reported 2018 revenue numbers. For further questions, please email [email protected].

What will winners receive in their award packages?

MSPs that earn a place on the 501 will receive an award package that includes the MSP 501 winners logo; a press release template to announce the win; suggested social media posts; and a Q&A form that winners can return to the MSP 501 editorial team that may be used as the basis for a company profile. Winners of divisional lists such as MSSP, SMB and regional lists will receive separate additional packages.

Where can I learn more?

The MSP 501 has its own landing page on the Channel Futures site. All updates and editorial coverage of the survey and 501ers will be promoted on the MSP 501 social channels as detailed below:

• Twitter: @MSP_501
• LinkedIn: 501er Community
• Instagram: @MSP_501

If you have questions or issues that are not answered here, please shoot a note to the MSP 501 editorial team at [email protected]. Thanks for your interest, get in there and best of luck!