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2027 Microsoft Dynamics Best Of Awards

Earn Recognition as One of the Best in the Microsoft Dynamics Channel

The CRM Software Blog Best Of Awards recognize Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Power Platform partners and solution providers with demonstrated expertise, customer results and a sustained commitment to the industries and business functions they serve.

Applications are open to qualifying Microsoft Dynamics companies. You do not need to be a member of the CRM Software Blog to apply or win. Applications close December 31, 2026.

Applying for an ERP award? Apply on the ERP Software Blog.

Best CRM Partners, Microsoft Dynamics, CRM Software Blog 2027 badge Best CRM Tools, Microsoft Dynamics, CRM Software Blog 2027 badge
The badges 2027 winners receive
  • Free to Apply
  • Open to Members & Non-Members
  • Published Selection Criteria
  • Paid Promotion Does Not Affect Selection

Recognition That Can Be Seen Where Buyers Are Researching

Best Of recognition gives selected companies an independent editorial credential they can reference in their own marketing, while also benefiting from the visibility generated by the CRM Software Blog.

Previous Best Of lists and announcements have appeared across:

  • Google search
  • AI-generated search experiences
  • Perplexity and other AI research tools
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • CRM Software Blog promotion
Google AI Overview for best Microsoft Dynamics partner for manufacturing, showing the ERP Software Blog Best Of list
Google AI OverviewThe 2026 Manufacturing partners list shown in Google's answer to "best Microsoft Dynamics partner for manufacturing."
Google AI Overview for best AP automation tools for Dynamics ERP citing the ERP Software Blog list
Google searchThe AP Automation tools list cited in the AI Overview for "best AP automation tools for Dynamics ERP."
Perplexity sources panel listing the ERP Software Blog Distribution partners list
PerplexityThe Distribution partners list among the sources for "Who are the best Microsoft Dynamics ERP partners for distribution?"
Press release report for the Retail and Consumer Goods list showing 154,829 impressions and 3,900 views
Press releaseThe Retail & Consumer Goods list announcement, carried by MSDynamicsWorld and newswires: 154,829 impressions and 3,900 views.
LinkedIn post announcing the Manufacturing list with 2,487 impressions, 14 comments and 11 reposts
LinkedInThe Manufacturing list announcement: 2,487 impressions, 14 comments and 11 reposts.
A conference booth with the Best ERP Tools for AP Automation badge displayed on a screen
In winners' own marketingA 2026 AP Automation winner displaying its Best Of badge at a trade show.

Examples from the 2026 Best Of lists on the ERP Software Blog, captured March–July 2026. Visibility varies by category and over time, and is a benefit of being selected, not a selection criterion.

How Winners Are Selected

  1. Choose Your Category

    Select the area in which your company has the strongest evidence of expertise. You can apply for up to two categories on the Best Partner lists, the Best Tools lists, or both.

  2. Complete Your Application

    Provide company information, Microsoft credentials, category experience, customer results and supporting evidence.

  3. Editorial Review

    Applications are evaluated using published selection criteria.

  4. Winners Announced

    Selected companies receive a Best Of listing, a winner badge and recognition through the CRM Software Blog.

There is no fee to apply or to receive a standard winner listing.

Membership and paid promotional services do not affect the editorial selection process.

Return to Your Application Anytime

Start now and save as you go. We'll email you a secure link so you can add details whenever you have them.

Helpful to have on hand

  • Your Microsoft Solutions Partner profile or Microsoft Marketplace (formerly AppSource) listing
  • Your company website, employee count and founding year
  • A few facts about your work in the category: years, share of business, recent go-lives
  • A case study and a page on your site about the category
  • Your G2, Capterra or Gartner Peer Insights profile, if you have one
Apply by December 31, 2026

Most applications take about 10–15 minutes.

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Find Your CRM Best Of Category

Tell us what type of Microsoft Dynamics company you are and where your strongest expertise lies. We'll start your application in the right place.

Which list are you applying for?

Free to apply. Applications close December 31, 2026. You can save your application and finish it later.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the deadline?

Applications close December 31, 2026.

Is there a fee to apply?

No.

Do I have to be a CRM Software Blog member?

No. Members and non-members are evaluated under the same selection criteria.

How are winners selected?

Applications are evaluated using published criteria based on Microsoft credentials, category experience, company focus, demonstrated customer activity and independent review presence where available.

Does buying advertising or an enhanced listing improve my chances?

No. Commercial services are separate from the editorial selection process.

Can we apply for more than one category?

Yes. One application can cover up to two categories on each list: two Best Partner categories, two Best Tools categories, or both if your company implements Dynamics and also sells its own product. Company information is entered once, and we ask for evidence specific to each category so every category is evaluated on its own.

Can I save my application?

Yes. You can save your progress and return using the secure link we email to you.