Press release from the issuing company:
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce that Laura Blackmer, president, Dealer Sales, has received The Cannata Report’s 2025 Frank Award for “Best Female Executive.”
Blackmer joined Konica Minolta’s executive team in December 2017 as senior vice president, Dealer Sales, and in 2022 was promoted to president, Dealer Sales. She is responsible for the sales and management of the company’s extensive dealer network that represents and sells its award-winning products and solutions.
The Frank Awards recognize outstanding achievements and excellence in the independent dealer channel of the office technology industry. Winners are solely determined by dealer votes in The Cannata Report’s Annual Dealer Survey. This is the ninth time Blackmer has received this distinction. The award was presented to Blackmer by Barry Simon, president of Datamax, during The Cannata Report’s annual gala on November 13.
“Receiving this honor again is truly meaningful. It reflects the incredible support of our dealer community and the strong partnerships we’ve built together – relationships that inspire me every day and for which I’m deeply grateful,” said Blackmer. “I also appreciate The Cannata Report for recognizing leadership and the impact of executives across our industry through this award and their Influencers programs.”
“Laura Blackmer is one of the most highly respected executives in the office technology dealer channel,” said CJ Cannata, president and CEO, The Cannata Report. “Since the inception of our “Best Female Executive” Frank Award category in 2015, Laura has dominated, winning nine times out of the past eleven years. Her strategic vision and commitment to the success of the dealer community have made her one of the most influential figures shaping the future of the channel and the office technology industry as a whole.”
To date, The Cannata Report’s Annual Awards & Charities Gala has collectively raised $3.4 million for various organizations, including $1.75 million through donations and matching funds for Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation. Proceeds from this year’s 40th Anniversary event will benefit The Inserra Family Diabetes Institute at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center in memory of McGuirk, owner of ProCopy Office Solutions (a Flex Technology Group company).
See the full list of 2025 Frank Award winners online.
