SonicWall's 2026 Partner Awards showcase UK and EMEA leadership

The 2026 SonicWall Partner Awards highlight the achievements of partners and distributors across the UK and EMEA regions.

SonicWall has unveiled the recipients of its 2026 Partner Awards, recognising excellence in innovation, growth, and cybersecurity expertise across the UK and EMEA regions. This year's event witnessed a strong representation from UK partners, celebrating 57 awards distributed throughout the expansive European, Middle Eastern, and African markets.

Probrand and Utilize were recognised as Pan-EMEA award recipients, reflecting the strength of SonicWall's partner network in the UK. Utilize also received two additional awards, highlighting its ongoing performance and impact across the region.

Infinigate UK was named UK Distributor of the Year, while its parent company, Infinigate Group, received the EMEA Distributor of the Year award, acknowledging their continued performance and service delivery at both national and regional levels.

The SonicWall Partner Awards annually celebrate partners demonstrating customer outcomes, technical prowess, and measurable business impact. Awardees were chosen based on performance metrics, including revenue growth, customer success, technical capability, and their broader contributions to the SonicWall community.

UK Award Highlights

  • Distributor of the Year (UK): Infinigate UK
  • Partner of the Year (UK): Utilize
  • Partner Sales Hero of the Year (UK): Will Wood, Marlin Communications
  • Partner Technical Hero of the Year (UK): Gareth Carr, Probrand

EMEA Recognition

  • EMEA Distributor of the Year: Infinigate Group
  • EMEA Cloud Secure Edge Partner of the Year: Probrand

SonicWall's accolades also extend warm congratulations to Utilize, named the 2026 SonicWall EMEA MSP Partner of the Year. This prestigious recognition reflects Utilize's unwavering dedication to delivering top-tier cybersecurity solutions, fostering sustained growth and performance throughout the year.

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