Awards & Industry Recognition
We are passionate about powering the networks on which people everywhere depend. Join us in celebrating our company achievements, as well as recognition by industry analysts, for our commitment to innovative technology and connectivity solutions.
Industry Analyst Reports
2025: Frost & Sullivan: Managed SD-WAN Services Market Report
2025: North American Customer Value Leadership Award in Managed SD-WAN
Frost Radar™: Digital Signage Solutions, 2025
2024: Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services
2023: IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed SD-WAN/SASE Services Vendor Analysis
2023: Customer Value Leadership Award in Digital Signage
2025
Leading Lights Awards 2025 – Finalist
Hughes customer story selected as finalist in the Outstanding Use Case: Broadband Enablement Solution category.
2025 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award
In recognition of the Hughes Electronically Steerable Antenna for Low Earth Orbit.
Frost Radar: Digital Signage Solutions
Hughes named a Leader for the 2nd consecutive year.
Tech Ascension’s Best Managed Services Provider
Recognizes Hughes Managed SASE as an innovative solution advancing cybersecurity.
AS9100 Certification
Affirms the ability of Hughes engineering and manufacturing to meet and exceed the demanding requirements of aerospace, aviation, and defense customers.
CRN’s Managed Service Provider 500
Hughes named to the Elite 150 category of CRN’s Managed Service Provider list recognizing top technology providers in North America.
Frost Radar: North American Managed SD-WAN Services Market Report
Hughes named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year
2024
ChannelE2E’s Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs List
Hughes ranked #4 on ChannelE2E’s 2024 list of top vertical market MSPs.
FeaturedCustomers Winter 2024 Customer Success Report
Named a Market Leader in SD-WAN Software category
FeaturedCustomers 2024 Top Rated Software Award
Recognized as a Top Software Vendor
CRN’s Managed Service Provider 500
Hughes named to the Elite 150 category of CRN’s Managed Service Provider list recognizing top technology providers in North America
SSPI Space & Satellite Hall of Fame Inductee: Adrian Morris
Adrian Morris, EVP and CTO, honored for his groundbreaking work in satellite communications
Restaurant Technology Network’s Industry Champion Award
Tim Tang, Dir. Enterprise Solutions, recognized for contributions to creating standards and guidance for the industry
Via Satellite’s Technology of the Year
EchoStar recognized with other contributors for leading the development of 3GPP NTN standards
2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for Network Detection and Response (NDR)
Hughes Managed NDR recognized for excellence, innovation, and leadership in information security.
Frost Radar: North American Managed SD-WAN Services Market Report
Hughes named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year.
Leading Lights Awards 2024 – Finalist
Two Hughes projects selected as finalists in the Outstanding Use Cases: Bridging the Digital Divide category.
CyberSecurity Breakthrough's Managed Security Service Provider of the Year
Recognizes Hughes as a leading MSSP that provides businesses of all sizes with managed network and security solutions.
Top 250 MSSPs List
Hughes ranked #59 on MSSP Alert’s Top 250 Managed Security Service Providers list for 2024.
Better Satellite World Award
Awarded by SSPI to Hughes and partners for the Juntas de Internet: Connectivity Communities project in Colombia.
Hughes named a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services.
2024 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN LEADERBOARD
Hughes ranks again for SD-WAN services on Vertical System Group’s LEADERBOARD
2024 Managed Service Provider of the Year
Hughes recognized by Ericsson for outstanding performance, commitment to customers, and significant achievements.
2023
2023 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award
For the Hughes Active Power Edge.
FeaturedCustomers Winter 2023 Customer Success Report
Named a Market Leader in the SD-WAN Software category
CRN's Managed Service Provider 500
Hughes named to the Elite 150 category of CRN’s Managed Service Provider list recognizing top technology providers in North America.
Frost Radar: Global Digital Signage Solutions
Hughes named a Leader for digital signage solutions.
Cradlepoint 2023 Acceleration Partner of the Year
ChannelE2E’s Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs List
Hughes ranked #3 on ChannelE2E’s 2023 list of top vertical market MSPs.
Top Managed Network Services Provider 2023
Recognized by Enterprise Networking for being at the forefront of providing Managed Network Services and transforming businesses.
Silver Stevie ® Award in 2023 American Business Awards ®
Hughesnet, in collaboration with 4-H, recognized in the Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year category.
Communitas Award for Excellence In Corporate Social Responsibility
Hughesnet & 4-H recognized for fostering the STEM leaders of tomorrow.
Top 250 MSSPs List
Hughes ranked #45 on MSSP Alert’s Top 250 Managed Security Service Providers list for 2023.
Leading Lights Awards 2023 – Finalist
Hughes selected as a finalist in the Most Innovative 5G Core Deployment category.
Tech Edvocate Awards 2023 – Finalist
“How Does Satellite Internet Work” Augmented Reality experience selected as a finalist in the Best STEM/STEAM Education App or Tool category.
Most Promising Networking Solutions Provider 2023
Hughes recognized by CIO Review as being at the forefront of providing networking solutions and transforming businesses.
2023 Satellite Innovation Award
Hughes and EchoStar recognized with one of the inaugural Connectivity Next Innovation Awards from Connectivity Business News for excellence and innovation over the last 12 months.
2023 Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services
Hughes named a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services.
Cablefax Most Powerful Women
Jennifer Manner, SVP Regulatory Affairs, honored as a 2023 Most Powerful Woman in the media and broadband space.
2023 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN LEADERBOARD
Hughes ranks again for SD-WAN services on Vertical Systems Group’s LEADERBOARD
2023 Gold Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Recognizes EchoStar’s strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.
IT Partner of the Year
Hughes recognized by The Vitamin Shoppe for outstanding contributions and a strong partnership.
2022
U.S. News & World Report Best Rural Internet Provider & Best Satellite Internet Provider 2022
Hughesnet again ranks among Best Internet Service Providers Overall
FeaturedCustomers Winter 2022 Customer Success Report
Ranked as top Market Leader
2022 TMC Internet Telephony SD-WAN Product of the Year Award
For HughesON Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Solution
U.S. News & World Report Best Satellite Internet Provider of 2021-2022
For Hughesnet®
Channel Futures Top 20 SD-WAN Providers
Hughes ranked among the top SD-WAN providers in a competitive field.
Communitas Award for Excellence In Corporate Social Responsibility
Hughesnet & 4-H recognized for connecting youth to STEM education resources amidst America’s drive to digital.
GVF Quarter Century of Excellence Award
Hughes recognized for achievements in space and on the ground over the last 25 years.
Excellence in Universal Connectivity Award
Awarded to Hughes and our partners for helping to bridge the digital divide in Mexico.
Top 250 MSSPs List
Hughes ranked as a top Managed Security Services Provider of 2022.
Top 10 Digital Signage Solutions Companies 2022
Hughes recognized as a Most Promising Digital Signage Solutions Provider by CIOReview.
2022 Inspiring Leaders Award: Adrian Morris
Chief Technology Office Adrian Morris recognized as an Inspiring Leader.
2022 Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services
Gartner® names Hughes a Challenger in Magic Quadrant™ for third time in a row.
Frost Radar: North American Managed SD-WAN Services Market Report
Hughes named a Leader for the fourth consecutive year.
2022 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN LEADERBOARD
Hughes ranks again for SD-WAN services on Vertical Systems Group’s LEADERBOARD
Fortinet SD-WAN Partner of the Year
Hughes recognized for maximizing the business opportunity with Fortinet’s market-leading Secure SD-WAN.
2022 Global Provider Carrier Managed SD-WAN LEADERBOARD
Hughes enters the Vertical Systems Group LEADERBOARD, moving up from the Challenge Tier.
2021
2021 Satellite Communications Technical Recognition Award
For Dr. Bassel F. Beidas and his contributions to the advancement of satellite communications technology, including more than 35 issued patents.
2021 TMC Internet Telephony SD-WAN Product of the Year Award
For HughesON™ Managed Network Services with Self-healing AIOps
Silver Stevie Award in 2021 American Business Awards®
For the Hughesnet corporate social responsibility initiative with National 4-H Council to develop STEM-centric educational programming
FeaturedCustomers Winter 2021 Customer Success Report
Ranked as top Market Leader
2021 Aerospace Communications Award
For Hughes President Pradman Kaul in recognition of his notable contributions to the satellite communications industry
U.S. News & World Report Best Satellite Internet Provider of 2021
For Hughesnet
2021 Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services
Hughes recognized as a Challenger based on our Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute
Frost Radar: North American Managed SD-WAN Services Market Report
Hughes named a Leader for our ability to deliver a variety of transport and vendor choices and partnerships with leading providers like Fortinet and VMWare
Finalist in the 2021 Tech Edvocate Awards
Hughesnet & 4-H named a finalist in the Best STEM/STEAM Education App or Tool
2021 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN Services LEADERBOARD
Hughes ranked in top three for fourth consecutive year
Channel Futures Top 20 SD-WAN Providers
Hughes recognized among the top SD-WAN providers you should know.
Communitas Award for Excellence In Corporate Social Responsibility
Hughesnet & 4-H recognized for providing accessible STEM education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
2020 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services
Hughes debuts as a Challenger in the analyst report
2020 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Managed Network Services
Hughes ranks highest in 5 out of 5 use cases for Managed Network Services: MNS Overall Competency, MNS for LAN/WLAN, Multicarrier WAN, Heavy Cloud End Users, and Heavy Work at Home End Users
Frost & Sullivan 2020 Frost Radar™ Report
Hughes ranks third in North American Managed SD-WAN Services Market, highlighting its performance and track record in successful managed SD-WAN solutions and as a leader in Growth and Innovation
FeaturedCustomers Winter 2020 Customer Success Report
Hughes achieves top ranking in the SD-WAN category based on customer satisfaction
2020 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN Services LEADERBOARD
Hughes ranks second for SD-WAN services for third consecutive year
2020 Fortinet Service Provider of the Year
For HughesON Managed Network Services, particularly our managed SD-WAN solution.
2020 Industry Innovator – Government Innovation Awards
For our vital role, broad contributions, and leadership in public sector innovation
2020 Peer Awards for Excellence, Award for Innovation
Hughesnet honored in the “Educating Young People” category for our work with 4-H and STEM education
SSPI Space & Satellite Hall of Fame Inductee: Paul Gaske
For EVP & GM of North America Division, Paul Gaske, for his notable career and contributions in the satellite networking business, VSAT technology and satellite internet
Finalist in the EdTech Awards
Hughesnet & 4-H STEM Lab named a finalist in the STEM solution of EdTech “Cool Tool” Awards category
2020 Inspiring Leaders Award: Paul Gaske
For Paul Gaske, EVP & GM, North America Division
2019
2019 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN Services LEADERBOARD
Hughes ranks number two for SD-WAN services for the second year in a row
FeaturedCustomers Winter 2019 Customer Success Report
HughesON named a Top Performer in the SD-WAN category
2019 TMC Labs Innovation Award Winner
For the Hughes HT200L Multi-Path Terminal, the first in the industry to provide satellite and LTE connectivity in a single hardware terminal
AWE Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval
For Health & Wellness, EcoLeadership and Diversity
SSPI "20 Under 35": Gaurav Bhatia
For Principal Engineer Gaurav Bhatia and his contributions to the JUPITER System product line
2019 IEEE Distinguished Contributions to Satellite Communications Award
For Dr. Lin-Nan Lee and his outstanding contributions to the advancement of science, technology and applications in communications
2018
2018 TMC INTERNET TELEPHONY SD-WAN Product of the Year Award
For HughesON Managed SD-WAN
Vertical Systems Group 2018 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN Services LEADERBOARD
Hughes ranked number two for SD-WAN services
2018 Fortune Change the World List
For the company’s efforts to connect people, businesses and communities: bridging the digital divide and contributing to disaster preparedness and recovery
2018 Global Satellite Business of the Year
For top performance in terms of strategic initiatives, revenue growth, margins and commercial development
Silver Level Recognition in the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index
For implementing workplace health best practices
Peer Award for Excellence in Corporate Responsibility
For Hughesnet and its work with 4-H to promote STEM education
2017
2017 Fortinet Global Partner of the Year
Named Global Partner of the Year and member of the Fortinet Fabric-Ready partner program