Nominations for the “Oscars of IT” are now officially open, following the success of the third annual CIO Awards. This is your opportunity to acknowledge exceptional CIOs and IT leaders for their pivotal contributions to organisational success.
The CIO Awards celebrate the achievements of CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and IT executives who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, innovation and technology management. The awards recognise IT leaders who have advanced their organisations by using technology to drive business growth, improve customer experience and strengthen operational efficiency. Can you think of an IT leader who has significantly impacted their organisation and successfully led their team?
How to submit your nomination
To nominate a CIO or an IT leader, visit the CIO Awards website and complete the nomination form. Nominations may be submitted by colleagues, employees, partners or customers. The process is straightforward and takes only a few minutes to complete. Nominees must have spent 18 months or more in their current role. For the Young CIO of the Year Award nominees must be 40-years-old or younger.
The 2026 CIO Awards categories are:
- CIO of the Year
- Public Sector CIO of the Year
- Young CIO of the Year
- Strategy & Leadership Award
- Digital Innovation Award
- Smart Data Award
- IT Project of the Year
- Cybersecurity Award
- High-Performance Team Award
Nominees will take part in an interview and judging process before the winners are announced at a glamorous gala dinner in November next year. Attendees will enjoy five-star cuisine, world-class entertainment and a night of lively networking with high-level IT executives.
A nomination for a CIO Award is a significant achievement that recognises hard work, dedication and leadership. It also gives organisations an opportunity to highlight their technology capability and commitment to excellence.
If there is an IT leader who deserves recognition for exceptional contribution to the industry, submit a nomination today!
