Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has announced it recently received an unprecedented number of nominations for nine out of 14 Cannata Report Frank Awards — more than any other OEM in the industry this year.

The nominations for the annual office equipment industry awards are determined by The Cannata Report's Annual Dealer Survey, which examines the overall business landscape in the independent dealer channel of the office technology industry. Survey respondents vote for the Frank Awards that honor excellence and innovation by OEMs and services businesses in 14 categories. Nominees for the Frank Awards represent each category's top three vote recipients.

"The Frank Awards celebrate the OEMs and services businesses who are making a difference for their dealer partners," said CJ Cannata, president and CEO, The Cannata Report, in an article announcing the nominations on the outlet's website. "These finalists stand out for helping their dealers diversify, grow and excel in today's changing marketplace."

The final results will be announced at The Cannata Report's 39th Annual Awards & Charities Gala on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.

Sharp has been nominated in the following categories by its office equipment dealers:

• Best A4 Manufacturer
• Best in Class
• Best Diversification Partner
• Best ECM/Document Management Software Provider
• Best Manufacturer
• Best Marketing Strategy
• Best Technical Service Provider
• Excellence in Innovation
• Best Male Executive

Over the past few years, Sharp has won multiple Frank Awards, including Best Manufacturer and Best Male Executive for five consecutive years, Best-in-Class for four years and Best Marketing Strategy.