Frank Award winners are announced at the 37th Annual Cannata Report Awards and Charities Gala, receiving scholarship to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America Wins Four Frank Awards

HAMBURG, NJ, November 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ –– The Cannata reportthe leading publication covering the independent reseller channel in the office technology industry, announced the winners of the Frank Awards at its 37th Annual Awards and Charity Gala, themed “Shake It Up”, sponsored by Hytec Dealer Services and ConnectWise last night at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey. The event raised $180,000 to establish the Marie Cusumano Endowed Scholarship at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, located in Nutley, New Jersey. Nowadays, The Cannata Report Annual Awards and Charities Gala raised $1.5 million for efforts funded by Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation and has collectively raised more than $3 million for many charities across the country.

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America led the night by winning four Frank Awards. Winners are determined by The Cannata report Annual dealer survey conducted earlier this year. Here are the Frank Awards winners listed in the order announced last night:

Best Production Printing Manufacturer: Ricoh UNITED STATES
Best A4 Maker: Kyocera Document Solutions America
Best in Class: Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Best Diversification Partner (new this year): ConnectWise
Best Marketing Strategy: Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Best ECM/Document Management Software Provider: DocuWare
Best Print Management Software Provider: ACDI and PaperCut
Best IT and Security Service Provider: ConnectWise
Best Technical Service Provider: Ricoh USA
Best Leasing Company: GreatAmerica Financial Services
Best Female Executive: Laura BlackmerPresident, Reseller Sales, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, USA
Best Male Executive: Mike MarusicPresident and CEO, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Best Manufacturer: Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America

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In addition to the Frank Awards, two special awards were presented last night. Larry Weiss, CEO of Atlantic Tomorrow’s Office, received the Frank G. Cannata Philanthropy Award for his support of a wide range of charities, including the Mariano Rivera Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation, and the Jillian Fund, among others. Weiss, board member of the Mariano Rivera Foundation, was congratulated at the gala by Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera through a tribute video. Weiss is the first person to receive the award created last year to honor his namesake Frank G. Cannatafounder of The Cannata report.

“It is an honor for me to present this award to my dear friend Larry Weiss who inspires everyone with his spirit of giving. He exudes the same passion and dedication to his charitable work as he does to his successful business ventures. Larry is always thinking of others and asking how he can help, and his generosity has made a difference to so many organizations and the people they serve,” said Frank G. Cannata.

mike jonesChairman of Supplier Equipment Finance, CIT Business Capital, a division of First Citizens Bank, was also honored last night with The Cannata report‘s Veteran’s Award in recognition of his military service and his dedication to helping other veterans make the transition from military life to the workforce. Jones is dedicated to numerous veterans initiatives, including the Wounded Warrior Project and Operation New Uniform, where he is a board member. Jeremy ShepardManaging Director, Technical Services, Dove Technologies, and recipient of The Cannata report‘s Veteran’s Award in 2021, the announcement was made.

“We are always overwhelmed with the support our Gala receives each year, but this year is an evening we will never forget as we commemorated our founder’s sister Frank G. Cannata and my aunt, Mary Cusumano. She inspired us all and we appreciate the generosity of our guests in supporting the endowment in her honor. Aunt Marie always took care of us. There is no better way to remember her than with a scholarship to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine to support a student pursuing an education in their home state. New Jersey“said CJ Cannata, President and CEO.

“We are very grateful to our friends at The Cannata reportwho always support Hackensack Meridian’s important initiatives and priorities Healthincluding cancer research and now education,” said Helen A. CunningSenior Vice President, Network Development, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. “Providing scholarships to the next generation of physicians is a priority for us, and we are thrilled to make it a reality with the touching creation of the Marie Cusumano Endowment Scholarship.”

Beginning in the spring of 2024, the Marie Cusumano Endowment Scholarship will provide funds to a student selected by the Academic Council of Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

“The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine is committed to providing our medical students with the best, most patient- and community-centered medical education,” said Jeffrey Boscamp, MD, Acting Dean, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. “The generosity of The Cannata report who created the Marie Cusumano Scholarship is greatly appreciated and will provide one of our students with the means to achieve their dream of becoming a doctor. »

“We are very grateful to our long-time sponsors, Hytec Dealer Services and ConnectWise, for their continued support,” added CJ Cannata. “We were delighted to welcome additional sponsors to the gala festivities this year and thank hp for sponsoring the evening cocktail and Xerox and Polek & Polek for sponsoring the after party. donating 100% of funds raised at our gala directly to our beneficiary, and we are indebted to them for their support.”

Since its launch in 1982, The Cannata report has been the primary source of information for major imaging resellers and senior executives in the enterprise technology, managed services and imaging industries. Forward-thinking analysis and thought leadership complement in-depth coverage of a wide range of topics, including professional services, workflow solutions, IT management, office products, production, printing industrial, supplies, vendor financing, mergers and acquisitions, breaking news, market trends, and more.

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