{"id":14395,"date":"2024-05-03T15:32:12","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T19:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/?page_id=14395"},"modified":"2026-09-02T14:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:01:49","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/index.php\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"ITAD AWARDS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tThe Third Annual ITAD Industry Awards\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>Honoring and recognizing the work of companies, individuals, and innovators in the ITAD industry, whose work has benefited not only their own company, but has strengthened the industry as a whole.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tThe Award Categories\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tITAD of the Year\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tIn recognition of a company or organization that participates in the disposition of IT assets, that has gone above and beyond what is expected to strengthen the ITAD industry and support others in the space. \t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tITAD Professional of the Year\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tIn recognition of an individual in the ITAD industry that does their job in a way that exemplifies the highest ethical standards and an unequalled level of knowledge and expertise. \t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tITAD Rising Star\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tIn recognition of an individual who has spent ten years or less in the ITAD industry, but has provided benefit to their company and their industry in that time. \t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tExcellence in Innovation and Design\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tIn recognition of a company&#8217;s development of equipment, processes, or tools that foster and support the work of ITAD&#8217;s in their quest for ethical, efficient and customer-focused execution of the IT asset disposition process.\t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tITAD Circular Leadership Award\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tRecognizing companies that consistently introduce innovative solutions, processes, or technologies that drive positive change, improve efficiency, and help the ITAD industry address its evolving challenges.\t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMost Outstanding Wholesale IT Asset Purchaser\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tIn recognition of the company or broker that, through their commercial operations, supports and fosters the growth and integrity of the ITAD Industry. \t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMost Outstanding E-Scrap Material Purchaser\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tIn recognition of the company or broker whose commercial activities, buying and selling e-scrap material, supports and fosters the growth and integrity of the ITAD Industry.\t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tService or Equipment Provider of the Year\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tAwarded to the organization that sets the standard for excellence in IT asset disposition by delivering reliable services or high-quality equipment that drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across the industry.\t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tEnduring Impact Award\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tThis recognition celebrates sustained leadership, integrity, and contribution over many years &#8211; from advancing data security and environmental responsibility to elevating standards, mentoring professionals, and strengthening trust in the circular economy.\u00a0\t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tKey Dates\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t01.01.27\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tNominations Will Open\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t04.15.27\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tNominations Closes\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t06.15.27\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tAnnouncement of Finalists and Voting Opens on the ITAD Summit App\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t07.05.27\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tVoting Closes\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t07.21.27\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWinners Announced at ITAD Summit\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t2027 Awards Winners\t<\/h2>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CXTEC.png\" alt=\"CXTEC\" height=\"2063\" width=\"2063\" title=\"CXTEC\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h6>ITAD of the Year<\/h6>\n\t<p>CXtec<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PedalPoint-1.png\" alt=\"PedalPoint (1)\" height=\"1563\" width=\"1563\" title=\"PedalPoint (1)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h6>Most Outstanding E-Scrap Material Purchaser<\/h6>\n\t\nPedal Point\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ledmax.png\" alt=\"Ledmax\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" title=\"Ledmax\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h6>Most Outstanding Wholesale IT Asset Purchaser<\/h6>\n\t<p>LEDMAX<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3StepIT-1.png\" alt=\"3StepIT (1)\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" title=\"3StepIT (1)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h6>Excellence in Innovation and Design<\/h6>\n\t<p>3 Step IT<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/blancco.png\" alt=\"blancco\" height=\"1500\" width=\"1500\" title=\"blancco\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h6>Service or Equipment Provider of the Year<\/h6>\n\t<p>Blancco Technology Group<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iron-Mountain.png\" alt=\"Iron Mountain\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" title=\"Iron Mountain\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h6>ITAD Circular Leadership Award<\/h6>\n\t<p>Iron Mountain<\/p>\n\t<h6>ITAD Professional of the Year<\/h6>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kelly-Hess.png\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kelly Adels Hess&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;CEO&lt;br \/&gt;CompuCycle Inc.&lt;\/p&gt;\" height=\"1250\" width=\"1250\" title=\"Kelly Adels Hess\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<b>Kelly Adels Hess<\/b><br \/>\n<em>CompuCycle<\/em>\n\t<h6>Enduring Impact Award<\/h6>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/John-Shegerian.png\" alt=\"John Shegerian\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" title=\"John Shegerian\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<b>John Shegerian<\/b><br \/>\n<em>ERI<\/em>\n\t<h6>ITAD Rising Star<\/h6>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itadsummit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Ashley-Foreman.png\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ashley Foreman&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing&lt;br \/&gt;Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations&lt;\/p&gt;\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" title=\"Ashley-Foreman\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<strong>Ashley Foreman<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>What people say about <br \/>the ITAD Awards<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>KAREN FEDDER<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Director of ITAD, Blancco<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;I haven&#8217;t talked to anybody that hasn&#8217;t really had a great experience, and gotten to meet current clients, but also meeting new prospects!&#8221;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>DAREK CREEL<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Director of Operations, R2 Corporation<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s the most productive show I&#8217;ve been to!&#8221;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>BO GUILBEAULT<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>CITAD Camse Champ<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;The ITAD Summit 2019 and future ITAD summits, is a must-attend for anyone in the ITAD industry!&#8221;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- \/.pp-testimonials -->\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"post-excerpt\" class=\"post-excerpt\">The Third Annual ITAD Industry Awards Honoring and recognizing the work of&hellip;<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a 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