Hytec Dealer Services and PSIGEN Software, Inc. Sponsor Fundraiser to Benefit Tackle Kids Cancer
April 12, 2018 (Hamburg, NJ) — The Cannata Report, the intelligence resource for business technology and imaging solutions resellers, will host its Annual Awards & Charities Dinner November 8, 2018, to benefit Tackle Kids Cancer, a philanthropic program benefitting the Children’s Cancer Institute at Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center. Returning as sponsors for the annual fundraiser being held again this year at The Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ, are Hytec Dealer Services and PSIGEN Software, Inc.
Heralded for serving as the inspiration behind the philanthropic spirit in the imaging industry, the Cannata Dinner has collectively raised over $2.2 million for a number of charities nationwide. This year marks the third year in a row proceeds from the event will benefit Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center, distinguished for both patient care and groundbreaking clinical research. To date, the Cannata Dinner has contributed over a half million dollars to Hackensack University Medical Center.
In a joint statement, Frank G. Cannata, president and CEO, and CJ Cannata, EVP and publisher said, “Throughout the history of our Annual Awards & Charities Dinner, 100% of the funds raised have gone directly to our charity partners, a distinction we are incredibly proud of. With generous support from amazing sponsors in recent years, we have been able to significantly expand the scale and scope of our event while continuing to give all proceeds to charity. This year, we are thrilled to once again have Hytec Dealer Services and PSIGEN Software as sponsors. We appreciate their active, on-going support and the huge commitment they have made to us and the Cannata Dinner.”
“Hytec Dealer Services is greatly privileged to sponsor The Cannata Report’s 33rd Annual Awards & Charities Dinner with proceeds going to Tackle Kids Cancer. The Cannata organization is an amazing ambassador for our great industry; and this exciting event is for a very deserving cause. Having served the imaging industry for over 30 years, Hytec is honored to be a part of this premier industry event,” said Eric J. Auman, president & CEO, Hytec Dealer Services, Inc.
“PSIGEN Software is proud to once again sponsor The Cannata Report’s Annual Awards & Charities Dinner. As we learned last year, the dinner is not only a flawless, celebratory event, but also a special time to gather in person to form new relationships and reconnect with familiar ones. Even more importantly, it is an opportunity for leaders in our industry to come together to champion a worthy cause. We are so happy to be able to support Tackle Kids Cancer through this year’s Cannata Dinner,” said Victoria Hensley, COO of PSIGEN Software, Inc.
Winners of The Cannata Report’s Annual Awards known as the Frank Awards recognize business leaders from the manufacturer, financing, and software and services segments of the imaging industry. The Cannata Report’s Annual Dealer Survey that provides in-depth analysis and trend data of the independent dealer channel determines the winners of the Frank Awards. This year, The Cannata Report will give a Lifetime Achievement Award to Tom Johnson, founder and former chairman and CEO of Global Imaging Systems. Johnson is widely recognized throughout the office equipment industry as a visionary for creating “the Johnson model,” a benchmarking model for acquiring and integrating businesses.
Immediately following The Cannata Report ‘s 33rd Annual Awards and Charities Dinner will be an official after party sponsored by MWA Intelligence. On Friday, November 9, The Cannata Report will celebrate its Women Influencers franchise exclusively presented by AMETEK ESP with the Third Annual Women Influencers Brunch honoring top female executives in the industry. Joining AMETEK ESP to sponsor the brunch this year are Supplies Network and Electronics for Imaging, Inc. Details for the after party and the brunch, including additional sponsors, will be announced as details are confirmed.
Sharp Electronics Corporation returns to produce the Frank Awards multimedia presentations as A/V sponsor. All events and activities associated with The Cannata Report’s Annual Awards & Charities Dinner will be held at The Madison Hotel.
For more information contact CJ Cannata at (212) 260-5105 or cjcannata@cannatareport.com.
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Since its launch in 1982, The Cannata Report has been the leading intelligence resource for imaging reseller principals and senior executives within the business technology, managed services, and imaging industry. Forward-thinking analysis and thought leadership complement in-depth coverage of a wide range of topics including professional services, workflow solutions, IT management, office products, production and industrial print, supplies, vendor finance, mergers and acquisitions, breaking news, market trends, and more. The Cannata Report also hosts an Annual Awards & Charities Dinner honoring industry excellence and raising funds for charitable organizations nationwide.