blueAPACHE Secures Double Victory at ARN Innovation Awards 2025

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This blueAPACHE post reports: The winners of the ARN Innovation Awards 2025 have been revealed, shining a spotlight on excellence across the Australian channel. This year’s awards celebrate the trailblazers driving innovation and growth from dynamic start-ups and trusted partners to leading distributors, visionary vendors, and individuals whose personal achievements have set new benchmarks for success. It concerns emPOWER Managed Services. It names ARN in connection with the announcement. Published in 2025. Figures, product names and event details reflect that time; for current information see the linked service pages.

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Seventh Consecutive Mid-Market Partner Win and Channel Choice Partner of the Year

The winners of the ARN Innovation Awards 2025 have been revealed, shining a spotlight on excellence across the Australian channel. This year’s awards celebrate the trailblazers driving innovation and growth from dynamic start-ups and trusted partners to leading distributors, visionary vendors, and individuals whose personal achievements have set new benchmarks for success. Now its nineteenth year, the awards were held on Thursday, 27 November at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney, welcoming more than 650 attendees from across the ecosystem. There were more than 470 nominations submitted across 179 organisations with 320 finalists making the shortlist with 43 winners. Michael and Maryanne Demery were inducted into the Hall of Fame for 2025. The Innovation Awards illuminate the entire local ecosystem. It not only acknowledges and celebrates expertise but also amplifies transformative examples of best practices across the channel. This program recognises the standout work of managed service providers, system integrators, and value-added resellers across metro and regional locations, complemented by start-ups, specialists, and homegrown independent software vendors. Innovation at vendor and distributor levels is also magnified, recognising leading champions of the channel, creative thinkers, consistent performers, and market leaders. To achieve this, the Innovation Awards honours the channel across seven categories, spanning Partner, Tech Partner, Innovation for Good, Start-up, Personal Innovation, Vendor, and Distributor categories as well as the Hall of Fame.

“Congratulations to all our winners, highly commended and finalists. Your innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence continue to raise the bar for the Australian channel. These awards are not just about recognition, they’re about celebrating the visionaries who are shaping the future of our industry,” ARN editor Julia Talevski said. ARN holds a wider responsibility for ensuring as many credible technology providers are endorsed through this unique awards program, aligned to the collective goal of providing a platform upon which the ecosystem can shine across Australia. Congratulations to all the finalists.

Additional information:

Full Article: Winners revealed for ARN Innovation Awards 2025 – ARN ARN Innovation Awards Website: ARN Innovation Awards 2025 | Foundry Events

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Frequently asked questions

What win does this post report for blueAPACHE at the 2025 ARN Innovation Awards?

The post's headline reports a seventh consecutive Mid-Market Partner win, alongside a Channel Choice Partner of the Year win.

How many attendees, nominations and winners did the 2025 ARN Innovation Awards involve, according to the post?

The post says more than 650 attendees came from across the ecosystem, drawn from more than 470 nominations across 179 organisations, with 320 finalists and 43 winners.

Who was inducted into the ARN Hall of Fame for 2025, according to the post?

Michael and Maryanne Demery were inducted into the Hall of Fame for 2025.

In what year of the ARN Innovation Awards did this 2025 ceremony fall, according to the post?

The post says the awards were in their nineteenth year, held on Thursday 27 November at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney.

Is the information in this post still current?

No. It reports on an awards ceremony from November 2025 and reflects blueAPACHE's win record at that time; for the current position see the linked emPOWER Managed Services service page rather than treating this post as up to date.

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https://www.blueapache.com/blog/blueapache-selected-as-a-finalist-across-3-categories-in-the-2025-arn-innovation-awards-2/

Knowledge Base

What is the title of this blueAPACHE blog post about the 2025 ARN Innovation Awards?

The post is titled "blueAPACHE Secures Double Victory at ARN Innovation Awards 2025," with the subheading "Seventh Consecutive Mid-Market Partner Win and Channel Choice Partner of the Year."

Who wrote this article and when was it published?

The article was written by ARN - Channel News and published on December 1, 2025. It has a stated read time of 2 minutes.

When and where were the ARN Innovation Awards 2025 held?

The ARN Innovation Awards 2025 were held on Thursday, 27 November, at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney.

How many attendees, nominations, and winners were involved in the 2025 ARN Innovation Awards?

The awards, now in their nineteenth year, welcomed more than 650 attendees. There were more than 470 nominations submitted across 179 organisations, with 320 finalists making the shortlist and 43 winners overall.

Who was inducted into the ARN Innovation Awards Hall of Fame for 2025?

Michael and Maryanne Demery were inducted into the Hall of Fame for 2025.

What categories does the ARN Innovation Awards program cover?

The Innovation Awards honour the channel across seven categories: Partner, Tech Partner, Innovation for Good, Start-up, Personal Innovation, Vendor, and Distributor, as well as the Hall of Fame.

What did ARN editor Julia Talevski say about the winners and finalists?

ARN editor Julia Talevski said: “Congratulations to all our winners, highly commended and finalists. Your innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence continue to raise the bar for the Australian channel. These awards are not just about recognition, they’re about celebrating the visionaries who are shaping the future of our industry.”

Where can I read the full article and find more information about the ARN Innovation Awards 2025?

The full article is available at ARN's website (arnnet.com.au, titled "Winners revealed for ARN Innovation Awards 2025"), and additional information can be found on the ARN Innovation Awards 2025 website hosted by Foundry Events (event.foundryco.com/arn-innovation-awards-2025/).

What types of organisations does the Innovation Awards program recognise?

The program recognises the standout work of managed service providers, system integrators, and value-added resellers across metro and regional locations, complemented by start-ups, specialists, and homegrown independent software vendors, as well as innovation at vendor and distributor levels.

Does a related article mention blueAPACHE's history with the ARN Innovation Awards?

Yes, a related article on the page, "blueAPACHE named 2026 ARN Innovation Awards finalist, setting sights on an eighth consecutive win," states that blueAPACHE has been named a Mid-Market Partner finalist in the 2026 ARN Innovation Awards, with the seven-time winner aiming for an eighth consecutive win.

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