Joy Beland Named Finalist for CRN’s 2025 Women of the Year Awards
Joy Beland is a finalist for CRN’s 2025 Women of the Year Awards.
Huntsville, AL — September 22, 2025 — Summit 7 is proud to share that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Joy Beland, VP of Cybersecurity Compliance, as a finalist in the Woman of the Year category of the 2025 CRN Women of the Year Awards.
This honor recognizes Beland’s commitment to channel innovation and excellence through leading Summit 7 through dual CMMC Level 2 certifications, serving as a Lead CMMC Assessor for official government assessments, and contributing to national conversations about security.
This is the third annual CRN Women of the Year Awards, which spotlight extraordinary women, companies, and allies who demonstrate dedication to advancing the IT industry through their leadership and initiatives each day. The winners of the Women of the Year Awards will be announced at the Awards Gala on December 9, 2025 in New York City.
“It’s an honor to celebrate the finalists of the CRN Women of the Year Awards, whose exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication are driving meaningful change throughout the IT Channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “These remarkable finalists inspire the channel ecosystem with their bold vision, leadership, and commitment to building a more inclusive and innovative tech landscape. We commend their contributions and eagerly anticipate the lasting impact they will make in shaping the future of our industry.”
“It’s exceptionally dedicated people like Joy that bring Summit 7 the experience and dedication we need to protect our clients, warfighters, and the American dream at large. This level of recognition is well deserved,” Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7, said.
The Women of the Year Awards Finalists can be viewed online at www.crn.com/women-of-the-year.
About Summit 7
Summit 7 is the trusted partner for DoW cybersecurity, compliance, and managed services, with the largest team of certified experts in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Specializing in NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance, Summit 7 equips proactive contractors to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), secure the warfighter, and remain competitive in the federal marketplace.
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