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w3r Consulting Wins NMSDC National Supplier of the Year Award

Oct 30, 2024

w3r Consulting, a best-in-class IT consulting and staffing firm, is honored to announce they have won the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s (NMSDC) National Supplier of the Year Award. Receiving acknowledgment from the nonprofit organization signifies w3r Consulting’s commitment to helping customers achieve their goals while promoting diversity and economic equity.

Winners of the National Supplier of the Year award are MBEs that distinguish themselves with their:

  • Business Growth and Development
  • Operational Success
  • Support of Other Minority Businesses
  • Active Community Participation

Each year, National Supplier of the Year winners are divided into four categories based on their annual sales. This is the first time w3r Consulting has won the National Supplier of the Year award, but their organization has received repeated recognition from the minority supplier development community:

  • MMSDC Supplier of the Year Winner Six Times: 2007, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2017, and 2020
  • NMSDC Regional Supplier of the Year Four Times: 2008, 2018, 2021, and 2024

“I’m truly humbled and honored to accept this award on behalf of w3r and to be recognized as a National Supplier of the Year,” said Eric A. Hardy, President and CEO of w3r Consulting. “It’s a testament to the hard work, dedication and unwavering commitment our entire team has dedicated over the last 30 years. We have the privilege of serving a very diverse range of clients helping them with very complex business challenges and achieving their goals.”

Moreover, their involvement with the development of minority suppliers as well as their engagement in the community where they operate aligns with the mission of the NMSDC.

“It’s accolades like this that are a reflection of our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to making a very positive impact on the communities we serve,” said Eric Hardy.

The award was given to w3r Consulting at the NMSDC Conference & Exchange 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Eric Hardy accepted the award on behalf of the organization, sharing the team’s gratitude for this recognition.

Want to learn more about what distinguishes a winner of the National Supplier of the Year? Learn more about the w3r Consulting difference at their website.

 

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About w3r Consulting

w3r Consulting is an award-winning, best-in-class IT consulting and management company that delivers enterprise solutions at the intersection of innovation and ingenuity. Organizations throughout the healthcare payor, financial services, and professionals and business services sectors turn to w3r for a strategic, IT-fueled advantage that elevates their stature and capabilities in competitive global markets. As a minority-owned business, w3r brings diverse and multifaceted people from across different backgrounds and life experiences to the table, unlocking the power of unique perspectives and inventive ideas to help clients achieve their evolving goals.

 

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