ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced the recipients of its 2020 Supplier Awards. ADI selected Digital Watchdog as Supplier of the Year for North America. ADI also recognized suppliers in the categories of operations support, marketing support, sales support, New Product of the Year and Rookie of the Year.

Each year, ADI recognizes key suppliers across North America for their support and contributions towards the growth and success of ADI. Suppliers are evaluated based on revenue, sales support, marketing initiatives, inventory results and feedback from ADI's sales leadership team.

"We are proud to celebrate the success of our suppliers, and recognize the value they deliver across the industry," said Bob Appleby, vice president and general manager of ADI North America. "This past year has been like no other, and we appreciate the contributions and support that all of our supplier partners have provided to ADI, to help us continue to serve our customers."

The ADI Supplier Awards were presented during the ADI 2021 Supplier Symposium that was held in a virtual setting last week. The Supplier Symposium brought together more than 400 attendees representing 200 suppliers to review 2020 business performance, and outline plans for continued growth in 2021.

2020 ADI Supplier Award Recipients included:

Supplier of the Year: Digital Watchdog

Best Marketing Support: Aiphone

Best Operations Support: Hanwha Techwin America

Best Sales Support - United States: CDVI Americas

Best Sales Support - Canada: Axis Communications

New Product of the Year: Resideo ProSeries Security and Life Safety Platform

Rookie of the Year: Alarm.com

"We are honored to be recognized by ADI as the Supplier of the Year for North America," said Wade Thomas, president of Digital Watchdog. "ADI is an important distributor for us, and we rely on their strong distribution channels to help deliver our products to dealers across North America."

For more information, visit the ADI website.