Open to individuals with overall responsibility for their organisation’s ICT vision and strategy, the awards celebrate those who are shaping the future of business through technology. Nominations can be submitted either by the candidates themselves or by colleagues nominating on behalf of a deserving leader. Entries for this year’s CIO50 must be submitted online.
In addition to revealing the 2026 CIO50 list, this year’s awards will feature:
The Next CIO Award – recognising an emerging ICT leader who is on the pathway to becoming a CIO.
Four Team of the Year Awards, acknowledging outstanding achievement in key focus areas:
Culture & Inclusion – for teams fostering a positive, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture.
Customer Value – for teams delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and end users.
Transformation – for teams successfully leading impactful business transformation initiatives.
Innovation in Emerging Tech – for teams driving bold innovation through the strategic use of emerging technologies.
Nominations for the CIO50 Awards 2026 close on Friday, June 26.
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