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Unanet GrowthStudio Named Winner of 2026 CUSTOMER Magazine CRM Excellence Award
Award recognizes Unanet’s AI-first innovation empowering project-based businesses to win more work and grow more predictably
DULLES, Va., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Unanet, the leader in AI-first ERP and growth software for project-based businesses, has been recognized by CUSTOMER Magazine with the prestigious CRM Excellence Award for its GrowthStudio platform. The honor is Unanet’s fourth recognition in the last year acknowledging the impact of the company’s AI-first innovation that powers thousands of businesses nationwide.
“Our AI-first strategy isn’t about adding AI to existing workflows—it’s about fundamentally reimagining how GovCons identify opportunities, make smarter decisions, and grow their business,” said Craig Halliday, CEO of Unanet. “We’re honored that CUSTOMER Magazine recognized GrowthStudio because it reflects our commitment to delivering practical AI that helps businesses grow more predictably, compete more effectively, and maximize the potential of every pursuit.”
The value of an AI-first approach is reflected in the results customers are achieving. Unanet’s recently released 10th annual GAUGE Report, which identifies the characteristics of high-performing GovCons, found that firms using AI in their business operations are winning more than 50% of the opportunities they pursue.
The 2026 CRM Excellence Awards, recognized companies whose products and services go beyond traditional customer relationship management—encompassing the full enterprise and every phase of the customer journey. Each winner demonstrated through data, outcomes, and real-world performance how their innovations have tangibly transformed client organizations by streamlining processes, deepening engagement, and strengthening long-term customer loyalty.
“One of the most respected, and longest-running awards in the contact center tech space, the CRM Excellence Awards have celebrated the visionaries driving true progress in customer relationship strategies since 2000,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO of TMC. “This year’s recipients stand out not just for their technology, but for the proven results they deliver—helping businesses retain their most valuable asset: their customers.”
