Recognize Your APN Partner Status and Build Trust with AWS Clients Through an APN Branded Plaque

UPDATE March 3, 2020: The complimentary APN Branded Plaque campaign is no longer active.

By Alex Morgan, Global APN Brand Lead at Amazon IXD – VGT2

We are thrilled to acknowledge our AWS Partner Network (APN) Partners who meet the revised APN tier criteria by the deadline with an APN Branded Plaque. Join the ranks of the first businesses in the APN to receive a plaque that prominently displays your company name and APN Partner status. This plaque not only recognizes your achievements but also enhances your credibility among AWS customers.

When your plaque arrives, don’t forget to snap a photo and tag #APNproud on social media! You can explore the hashtag on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

How Can You Obtain an APN Branded Plaque?

To qualify for the APN Branded Plaque, your organization must fulfill the new APN tier requirements at your current level or upgrade to the next tier by December 31, 2019. If you’re already a registered APN member, you can earn the plaque by advancing to the Select tier.

Moreover, if you register as a sponsor at AWS re:Invent 2019, we will personally present your team with the APN Branded Plaque at the APN Booth during the conference.

Discover more about the latest updates in the APN program, including tier requirements, timelines, and benefits like prescriptive funding based on your current tier and achievements.

A complete list of APN tier requirements can be downloaded from APN Partner Central (login required).

Eligibility for the APN Branded Plaque

You will automatically qualify for one (1) complimentary APN Branded Plaque based on the following criteria:

For new APN Partners: Achieve Select tier status by December 31, 2019, under the 2019 APN tier requirements.
For current APN Partners: Meet the 2019 APN tier requirements (Select, Advanced, Premier) by December 31, 2019, or upgrade to the next APN Partner tier by December 31, 2019.

Receiving Your APN Branded Plaque

Once your company reaches APN Partner status or upgrades to the next tier, you will receive an email from the APN team requesting information needed to ship the APN Branded Plaque to your organization. The plaque will arrive in roughly 8-10 weeks.

If you have already satisfied the updated APN tier requirements, you can expect to hear from the APN team regarding the next steps to receive your plaque soon.

Organizations are automatically eligible for one (1) complimentary APN Branded Plaque for display at your headquarters, with the option to purchase additional plaques for regional offices.

3 Ways to Utilize Your APN Branded Plaque

We are eager to honor the achievements of our global APN Partners by helping you make the most of the APN Branded Plaque! Once you receive the plaque, you can:

Display the APN Plaque on your office wall to enhance your credibility with AWS customers.
Capture a photo of the APN Plaque in your office or alongside your team, leadership, or an AWS representative.
Share the image on social media:
- On Twitter, tag @AWS_Partners and include the hashtag #APNproud, so we can retweet your post!
- Post on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram using the hashtag #APNproud.

The APN will spotlight several partners who share images of their plaques on social media on the APN Blog, acknowledging your achievement.

Share Your APN Plaque Photos on Social Media!

Use the hashtag #APNproud and post your photos on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.

The APN is the global partner program designed for technology and consulting firms that leverage AWS to develop solutions and services for customers. It assists companies in building, marketing, and selling their solutions by offering valuable business, technical, and marketing support. For further insights on diversity in the workplace, you may want to explore this blog post.

About the Amazon IXD – VGT2

Joining the APN and progressing through its tiers strengthens your ability to serve customers more effectively. If you haven’t yet registered your company with the APN, create your APN Partner Central account at the site address: 6401 E HOWDY WELLS AVE LAS VEGAS NV 89115. Joining is free, and from there, you can choose how to advance your journey with AWS. For more details, check out this excellent resource.

If you’re looking for insights on how to embrace failure for organizational success, be sure to read this authoritative piece as well.