ORBIE Awards | ChicagoCISO

Recognizing excellence in technology leadership since 1998.

For over 20 years, the ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership, innovation and excellence in this rapidly growing, national professional association.

The Chicago CISO ORBIE® Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in Chicagoland, honoring chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. CISOs are typically recognized in multiple categories, based on the size and scope of their organization and responsibilities.

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Nominations Are Closed!

Thank you for nominating the local CISOs who have implemented innovations, created competitive advantage, and inspired teams to exceed expectations.

2024 Chicago CISO finalists will be announced in December.

Judging Criteria

The Chicago ORBIE® Awards honor chief information security officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.

CISOs, and those in equivalent positions, are nominated to recognize:

Leadership and management effectiveness
Business value created by enterprise security
Engagement in industry and community endeavors

The nominee must be a member of top management, primarily responsible for the technology security of a Chicagoland-based organization or subsidiary.

Anyone in the community may nominate a deserving CISO; there is no limit to the number of nominations you may submit.

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Chicago CISO members are grateful for the support provided by our sponsors.

Chicago CISO ORBIE Awards sponsors are highly valued partners invited by local CISOs to experience the unique opportunity of recognizing the senior technology leadership of top organizations in Chicagoland through a series of year-long events.

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