--- title: MainSpring Takes Home FileMaker Awards for Fourth Straight year description: MainSpring takes home FileMaker awards for fourth straight year image: https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FileMaker-awards-2016-4.jpg --- [![Mainspring, Inc.](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/MainSpring_June2024/Images/mainspring-logo-cybersecurity-it-services-automation-qjudg0lgsu8o3zserelwpic5pgl0i7mbxusowrykj8.png)](https://gomainspring.com/) [mailto:hello@gomainspring.com](mailto:hello@gomainspring.com) - [About](https://gomainspring.com/about/) - [Our Team](https://gomainspring.com/our-team/) - [Industries](https://gomainspring.com/industries/) - [Partners & Certifications](https://gomainspring.com/partners-certifications/) - [Careers](https://gomainspring.com/careers/) - [Solutions](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/) - [Cybersecurity](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/cybersecurity/) - [ProSuite™](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/prosuite/) - [Automation](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/automation/) - [FileMaker Development](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/filemaker/) - [Apple Device Lifecycle Services](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/apple-services/) - [vCIO](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/vcio/) - [Cost Management](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/cost-management/) - [Support & Help Desk](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/support-help-desk/) - [Case Studies](https://gomainspring.com/case-studies/) - Pricing - [ProSuite™](https://gomainspring.com/pricing/) - [Evolve™](https://gomainspring.com/pricing-evolve/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.gomainspring.com/) - [Media Resources](https://gomainspring.com/media-resources/) - [Downloads](https://info.gomainspring.com/resources) - [News & Events](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news) - [Contact Us](https://gomainspring.com/contact-us/) # MainSpring Takes Home FileMaker Awards for Fourth Straight year ### Subscribe to our blog - [Home](https://gomainspring.com/) - Resources - News & Events Published by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/author/rsteen) on July 22, 2016 at 2:04 PM ![FileMaker awards 2016 (2)](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FileMaker-awards-2016-2-e1469626627604-1200x860.jpg?width=1200&height=860&name=FileMaker-awards-2016-2-e1469626627604-1200x860.jpg) POOLESVILLE, Md.— For the fourth consecutive year, [FileMaker, Inc.](http://www.filemaker.com/), an Apple subsidiary, recognized MainSpring, a leading partner in the [FileMaker Business Alliance](http://developer.filemaker.com/search/results/?address_country=&company_name=mainspring&business_description=&business_industry=&address_state=), with the **Growth Partner of the Year Award**. And, for the second time in three years, FileMaker honored MainSpring’s [Mike Beargie](https://gomainspring.com/author/mbeargie/) with the **FileMaker** ** Excellence Award**, giving him the title **Community Leader of the Year**. Known for mentoring burgeoning application developers on the [FileMaker Community forum](https://community.filemaker.com/welcome) and volunteering time at the [Central Ohio FileMaker User Group](http://www.cofmug.com/), Beargie was also recognized for releasing a free iOS app that offers plugin-type functions to FileMaker Go users, organizing and speaking at several developers conferences nationwide (including [Pause on Error](http://pauseonerror.com/) and this year's [FileMaker DevCon](http://www.filemaker.com/learning/devcon/2016/)), as well as delivering a presentation *in French* to the Montreal FileMaker user group. “I was honored to be recognized by the FileMaker Community for these contributions. Meeting with developers across the country has solidified my belief that the FileMaker community is strong, unified and innovative,” Beargie said. “It’s equally rewarding for me to learn from the many developers that I meet and help, as I learn from their outlook and point of view on development. FileMaker is a platform that embraces developers of all skill levels and from all walks of life, so the diversity in this community is staggering.” ![Block quote MB](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Block-quote-MB-600x244.png?width=600&height=244&name=Block-quote-MB-600x244.png) As a FileMaker Business Alliance platinum member since 1996, MainSpring has worked directly with FileMaker to streamline the licensing process in order to simplify the experience for FileMaker users. It’s this streamlined, customer-service-first approach that has allowed MainSpring to help thousands of FileMaker users adopt the FileMaker platform to build simple, effective, beautiful apps that help business owners worldwide. #### About MainSpring [MainSpring, Inc.](https://gomainspring.com/business-strategy/let-me-introduce-you-to-mainspring/), is an IT strategy and consulting firm that arms organizations with the strategy, tools and resources to impact their mission. Founded in 1993, MainSpring is headquartered in Poolesville, Md., with offices in Florida, Ohio, Washington and Wisconsin. The firm supports a wide range of clients including businesses, nonprofits and government agencies such as the Department of Defense. For more information, call 301.948.8077, email [hello@gomainspring.com](mailto:hello@gomainspring.com) or visit [gomainspring.com](https://gomainspring.com/). Tags: [FileMaker](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/tag/filemaker), [News & Events](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/tag/news-events), [FileMaker DevCon](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/tag/filemaker-devcon), [Give back](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/tag/give-back), [Award](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/tag/award) ### About the Author ![Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/Ray-Steen-R6DG9067-1-250x250-1.png "Ray Steen") Ray Steen is Co-Owner & CEO for MainSpring and has been with the firm since 2014. With over 25 years of experience in strategy, consulting and communications, his expertise arms clients with the strategies, tools and resources to meet their mission. Ray is a proud dad and coach of 5 kids, a fantasy sports nut and bleeds for the Chicago Bears and Boston Celtics. [More Articles by Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news/author/rsteen) ### Related Articles ## Getting Started IT services unlock a brighter future for architecture and engineering firms. If you want to talk specifics, we’re ready to have that conversation. [Contact Us](https://gomainspring.com/contact-us/) [![Mainspring, Inc.](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/MainSpring_June2024/Images/mainspring-logo-cybersecurity-it-services-automation.png)](https://gomainspring.com/) [MainSpring, Inc.](https://gomainspring.com/) 8 E. 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