Microsoft's WPC 2012 Partner Awards Nominations Closing Soon, Self-Promoters Welcome

Award nominations for this year's WPC partner awards, including eleven Dynamics-related awards, remain open through this week. And for partners who like to talk up their business successes, the event's self-nomination approach leaves little excuse not to get into the running for at least one category.

"What better way than for you to express the awesomeness of your own organizations and/or solutions?," asks Kevin Machayya on the US partner blog.

Partners have through April 15, 2012 to submit their nominations. 

Microsoft Dynamics-related awards include:

• Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year (Solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online are eligible)
• Microsoft Dynamics Cloud Business Excellence Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace Solution Excellence Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Dynamics Distribution Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Dynamics Financial Services Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Dynamics Professional Services Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Dynamics Public Sector Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Dynamics Retail Partner of the Year

Karl Noakes, General Manager, Worldwide Partner Strategy & Programs, Microsoft says registration numbers for WPC are on track to see record attendance in Toronto, starting on July 8.

The benefits of recognition include custom public relations and marketing materials, trophies and plaques, letters of recognition, and photo ops with Microsoft execs. 

As to why partners ...