At Suna Workforce Management, success is never a solo effort. The results our clients see every day are made possible by strong partnerships built on trust, accountability and a shared commitment to doing the work the right way.
Each year, our Vendor Awards give us the opportunity to pause, reflect and recognize the partners who consistently show up for our programs, our clients and the candidates we serve. These awards aren’t about volume alone. They’re about how the work gets done, how challenges are approached and how collaboration shows up when it matters most.
Our 2026 Vendor Award recipients represent what great partnership looks like in practice.
Peak Performance Award
Winner: The Planet Group
The Peak Performance Award recognizes consistent operational excellence across SWM-managed programs. This year, The Planet Group earned this recognition through reliable delivery, strong responsiveness and the ability to perform at a high level across evolving workforce demands. Their team demonstrated what it takes to maintain quality and momentum in complex program environments while supporting positive outcomes for clients and candidates alike.
Alejandro Gonzalez (Sr. Account Coordinator), Christine Belmonte (President, Planet Technology), & Chris Amen (Account Manager).
Empowerment in Excellence Award
Winner: AIT Global
Awarded for the second year in a row, the Empowerment in Excellence Award honors a partner that delivers strong performance while prioritizing people, inclusion and thoughtful engagement. AIT Global continues to embody this balance, demonstrating that a people-first approach and operational excellence are not mutually exclusive. Their commitment to inclusive practices strengthens workforce outcomes and supports sustainable success across programs.
Vinay Tikku, Senior Talent Acquisition Lead
High Impact Partner Award
Winner: ManpowerGroup
The High Impact Partner Award recognizes the vendor whose contributions created the greatest overall impact across SWM programs. ManpowerGroup earned this distinction through scale, consistency and the ability to support complex workforce needs across multiple engagements. Their partnership played a significant role in driving continuity, efficiency and results for shared clients.
Mike Churchill (Lead Business Development Manager),
Christine McGuire (Director), Stefanie Lindberg (Recruiting Manager), Cortney Palmer (Engineering Recruiter), Mike DeLuca (VP of Engineering)
Stewardship Award
Winner: Hydrogen Group
The Stewardship Award celebrates partners who exemplify collaboration, integrity and long-term alignment. Hydrogen Group stood out for their thoughtful engagement, strong communication and commitment to shared success. Their approach reflects the importance of stewardship in workforce partnerships, where trust, responsiveness and mutual accountability create lasting value.
Learn More About the 2026 Vendor Awards
For full award details and official recognition of each partner, we invite you to read our 2026 Vendor Awards press release, which highlights each award category and recipient in greater detail.
Looking Ahead
What connects this year’s award winners is a shared belief that partnership is a practice, not a buzzword. As our programs continue to grow and evolve, we remain committed to working alongside vendor partners who value performance, accountability and shared success.
We’re proud to recognize our 2026 Vendor Award winners and look forward to continuing to grow together. If you are interested in becoming a SWM vendor partner today, please visit https://suna.com/contact/vendor-partner-network/.