ChannelChangers
The ChannelChanger award recognizes future leaders in the information technology (IT) industry.
Who is eligible?

Nominees must be 21-29 years old as of August 2019, employed by a CompTIA member company, and have worked in the IT industry for at least two years. An industry selection committee will review submissions and name the honorees. The 2019 class of ChannelChangers
will be recognized at ChannelCon2019 in Las Vegas, NV
ChannelChanger Criteria
ChannelChangers are young professionals who are making their mark within a CompTIA member company, have shown success or originality as an entrepreneur, or have made an industry impact in some other demonstrable way.
How to apply?
Nominations are closed for the 2019 ChannelChanger Award. Thank you to all who applied! If you’d like to recognize a young professional making their mark in the IT industry, please consider submitting a nomination for next year’s award. Nominations
for the 2020 class of ChannelChangers will open in early 2020.
This year’s winners will be recognized at CompTIA’s ChannelCon2019, the premier networking and training event for today’s leading and emerging tech companies, which will be held August 5th – August 7th in Las Vegas, NV. Click here for more information or to register.
More Information
Hear How ChannelChangers Have Impacted Past Winners
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Aug 6, 2019, 00:07 AM
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CompTIA
Day 1 of ChannelCon struck a celebratory note with multiple award winners being honored, including the Member of the Year. CompTIA Communities and Councils also got down to the business of technology, tackling the industry's biggest opportunities and challenges.
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May 9, 2019, 12:33 PM
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Brian Sherman
Five years ago, CompTIA created the ChannelChangers award. The association bestows this honor on a select group of young professionals who are making their mark within member companies, have shown success or originality as entrepreneurs, or have positively impacted the industry in other ways.
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Dec 3, 2018, 16:36 PM
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Nancy Hammervik
The rapid pace at which technology evolves is no secret – especially to those of us immersed in the business of technology. It’s our job at CompTIA to provide you, our members, with what you need to flourish. Much was accomplished this year – make sure you’re taking advantage of everything we have to offer.
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Jun 20, 2018, 16:10 PM
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Daniel Margolis
CompTIA ChannelCon, scheduled July 31 to August 2 at Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C., is coming up fast and one of its biggest attractions – the event’s full roster of community business meetings and forums – is rapidly taking shape. Get fully briefed here.
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May 16, 2018, 15:26 PM
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Melissa Lyons
CompTIA rewards the next wave of leaders who are making an impact in the industry early on – the ChannelChangers.
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May 1, 2018, 21:44 PM
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Daniel Margolis
CompTIA’s awards recognize the full spectrum of those in the business of technology. We circled back to last year’s Member of the Year and ChannelChangers to learn how winning our awards have impacted them.
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Jul 5, 2017, 14:50 PM
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Brian Sherman
Samantha Ciaccia learned quickly how to adapt and excel in the quick-paced, demanding IT environment. While she credits many for helping her learn the ropes and cope with all those transitions, taking a leadership role in CompTIA communities has surely been a major factor in her success.
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