The ChannelPro Network is proud to announce Karl W. Palachuk as the final Partner in Excellence Award recipient in 2025. Palachuk will receive the award at ChannelPro DEFEND: Irvine in California, the cybersecurity conference designed for MSPs, IT consultants, and other channel leaders.
The Partner in Excellence Award celebrates those who go beyond business success to uplift the IT community through leadership, mentorship, and advocacy. Palachuk exemplifies these qualities.
For more than 20 years, Palachuk has been a pioneering voice in managed services and small business IT. As the founder of Small Biz Thoughts, he has trained thousands of technology providers on how to build profitable and professional businesses. He is also the founder of the nonprofit group National Society of IT Service Providers. The NSITSP represents SMB consultants and helps them meet regulations and professional standards.
Palachuk’s books — including Relax Focus Succeed, Service Agreements for SMB Consultants, and The Network Migration Workbook — are cornerstone resources for IT business owners worldwide. His career has been defined by innovation and a consistent commitment to helping peers thrive.
“Karl has dedicated his life to making this industry better,” said Michael Siggins, founder and publisher of ChannelPro. “Through education, advocacy, and community building, he has raised the bar for what it means to be an IT leader. Honoring him in this way is long overdue.”
The Partner in Excellence Award will be presented at ChannelPro DEFEND: Irvine, Nov. 12–13, 2025, at the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport.
Why Attend ChannelPro DEFEND: Irvine
The two-day event brings together the channel’s top experts and vendors for networking and interactive sessions to help IT service providers grow their cybersecurity practices. Attendees will gain:
- Proven strategies to sell and deliver cybersecurity services
- Practical defenses against today’s most damaging threats
- Connections with industry leaders and peers, including the chance to celebrate Karl Palachuk’s recognition
Registration is free for qualified IT providers. Learn more and secure your spot here: ChannelPro DEFEND: Irvine.
ChannelPro Executive Director of Content & Engagement Jonathan Browning has been a leader in the IT channel for close to a decade. He’s an avid fan and early adopter of technology. He believes that the managed services industry is the most important driver of economic growth and human innovation.
Images: Karl Palachuk
