Ironworks Consulting Honored as 2009 East Region Winner of Partner Awards by Microsoft for Community Partner of the Year Award

Ironworks, a management, Web and IT consulting firm, announced today it has won the Community Partner of the Year Award as part of Microsoft's 2009 East Region Partner Awards Program. The company was chosen out of an extensive field of Microsoft partners for delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.

"We are honored to be recognized with the Community Partner of the Year Award," said Will Loving, COO, Ironworks Consulting. "Making a difference in our community has always been an important element of our company culture. We take pride in supporting organizations that help others in need and improve our community."

"These partners leverage their deep understanding of the clients' current challenges to drive innovative and cost effective solutions for our small and upper mid-market customers." said Jack Braman, East Region Vice President for Microsoft's Small and Mid-market Solutions and Partners (SMS&P). "Microsoft celebrates these organizations by honoring their commitment to our partnership as well as their ingenuity in driving sales within the region to keep businesses thriving."

The Microsoft Partner Program Awards recognizes Microsoft Partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year. This award is in appreciation and recognition of partners who have lead by example to further opportunities for employees to give back to their local community.

About Ironworks Consulting

Ironworks is a management, IT and web consulting firm with one mission - never fail a client. Ironworks offers expertise to clients nationwide in the practice areas of Strategy and Program Management, Business Process Improvement, User Experience, Content Management, Portal Solutions, Enterprise Search, Service-Oriented Architecture, and Business Intelligence. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., Ironworks also operates from offices in Tysons Corner, Va., Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C., and Minneapolis, Minn. For more information, visit www.ironworks.com.