Celebrating IT Leaders and Innovators
The Info-Tech Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in IT, recognizing both individual leaders and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact. Each year, we honor those who lead the way in delivering strategic value, driving transformational change, and guiding their organization to new heights.
Celebrate your achievements and receive the recognition you and your organization deserve.
INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2025
Info-Tech will recognize top organizations that have driven transformational change and successfully delivered on organizational goals through IT innovation.
Innovator of the Year
This award honors those shaping the future of IT and delivering exceptional value through IT innovation. Info-Tech will award top-ranking organizations based on industry verticals and domains. Learn more about the Innovator of the Year Award
Nominate an Organization NowLEADER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2025
Info-Tech will recognize top IT leaders in the following award categories
IT Impact
Open to Info-Tech members who have seamlessly aligned IT services with their organization's goals to deliver strategic value and measurable results using Info-Tech's CIO Business Vision Program. Learn more about the IT Impact Award
Nominate a Leader NowIT Excellence
Open to Info-Tech members who have demonstrated significant advancements in managing their strategic processes, optimizing IT operations, and strengthening business alignment using Info-Tech's Management & Governance Program. Learn more about the IT Excellence Award
Nominate a Leader NowIT Transformation
Open to Info-Tech members who have successfully implemented strategic initiatives that enhance IT performance, align IT with business goals, and create measurable impact using Info-Tech's CIO Playbook. Learn more about the IT Transformation Award
Nominate a Leader NowWomen Leading IT
Open to women who have made a significant impact by championing technology, fostering inclusive workplaces, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Learn more about the Women Leading IT Award
Nominate a Leader NowWHAT OUR PAST WINNERS ARE SAYING
“Wood County IT is dedicated to providing solutions that add value, while maintaining exceptional service, operational excellence, collaboration, and strong partnerships. The Info-Tech Business Vision Diagnostic was the initial step in crafting a new IT strategy. By surveying elected officials and key departments, we gained valuable insights into their priorities and identified areas requiring increased IT support.”
“The Info-Tech Business Vision Diagnostics program was very useful in providing insights and feedback from our key business stakeholders and partners on the effectiveness of our technology services. It is always tricky in trying to gather feedback especially in our domain, and this program and the associated tools provided great value. We plan to review the feedback and assess how we can tweak and improve the quality of our service portfolio. Info-Tech has been a great partner overall for the past few years as we move forward on our digital transformation journey at University of Cincinnati. The research services, tools, advisory, and counselor services have been assets in providing actionable intelligence in our key initiatives around Excellence in IT operations, Cybersecurity, and Modernization (which are the key pillars of our transformation). Look forward to our continuing collaboration!”
“I am deeply honored to receive the 2024 CIO Award for achieving high levels of stakeholder satisfaction at Champaign Residential Services (CRSI). It is truly a privilege to be recognized for something I am so passionate about—empowering CRSI employees to provide the best care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Every day, I'm inspired by the work we do and the positive impact we can make on people's lives. This award is not just a reflection of my efforts, but of the incredible team I have the privilege of working alongside. Together, we share a commitment to excellence and compassion, and I am fortunate to work with some of the best. I would like to take a moment to thank Info-Tech Research Group for this recognition. Your support and guidance through the CIO Business Vision diagnostic have been invaluable in helping us achieve these results, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow with such an esteemed organization. Thank you again for this recognition. I look forward to continuing this work and striving for even greater achievements together.”
“Bob Barker Company has subscribed to Info-Tech for almost 10 years, using the CIO Business Vision survey annually. The rich insights provided enabled progressive improvement by working with their analysts and implementing their blueprints in a targeted approach. Info-Tech is our one-stop shop for all our strategic technology initiatives. We have implemented their blueprints to jumpstart data governance, security incident response, departmental and AI strategy, incident management, project management office, organizational design, as well as other areas. Their analysts are seasoned professionals that have provided us with excellent feedback, direction, and guidance which has greatly contributed to our success as an IT Team. The annual CIO Business Vision Survey has enabled the Bob Barker Company IT Team to align with our Leadership Team on where we need to add resources, improve processes, and support the company's strategic objectives. It is a vital input to our annual business planning and our strategic planning cycle.”
“Info-Tech's CIO Business Vision Diagnostic continues to provide us with the clarity and structure needed to elevate IT's role beyond transactional support, and has transformed our department into a trusted business partner. The straight-forward, structured, data-driven approach to measuring and benchmarking business satisfaction ignited enthusiasm and conversations company-wide that allowed us to prioritize improvement areas and directly impact strategic outcomes, while continuing to build trust and alignment between IT and business stakeholders.”
“The Info-Tech Business Vision Diagnostic Program allows me to measure our IT performance in a standardised format which helps identify any misalignment between IT and the broader organisation. Info-Tech then has expert advisors to assist us quickly addressing these gaps, and for me, that's been evident in every area we've had challenges come up in. Leveraging that ability to get best-practice, actionable advice quickly I am able to optimise the digital risk and opportunity profile and ensure we are delivering resources and value where and when it matters most.”
“Digital transformation is a fundamental step towards modernization that drives better customer outcomes, operational efficiencies, reduced technical debt, and an improved security posture. Working with the Info-Tech team across various areas has been instrumental in aligning our technology strategy with business goals. This collaborative effort helped us to stay focused on business alignment while acknowledging our successes and lessons learned, leading to modernization of infrastructure, core business applications and workplace systems - all while strengthening our security posture and setting a benchmark for strategic planning and establishing a testament to the value and benefits of our Info-Tech partnership.”
“Info-Tech's consulting has been invaluable IT strategic advisory partner for Explore Edmonton Corp. Their insights and tailored recommendations have empowered our team to drive impactful changes, enhancing both our operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.”
“When VGM first signed up for Info-Tech's Business Vision and Diagnostic Program, we faced a significant gap between our IT department and the business. Over the past five years, we've seen remarkable improvements. Our score has increased, fostering a better atmosphere for our employees and providing the business with enhanced access to technology. This progress has been instrumental in using technology to drive our business forward. Info-Tech's research group has been amazing for our company. When we first started using automation tools and exploring AI, we needed guidance on where to begin and what steps to take first. Info-Tech's experts provided us with hands-on expertise, which has advanced our company forward. By leveraging Artificial Intelligence, we've been able to save on labor costs and take on additional business.”
“I'm incredibly honored to receive this award, which truly belongs to our IT team and business partners. This recognition wouldn't be possible without their dedication and collaboration. A special thanks to Info-Tech for their invaluable technology advisory and expert analysis services, which equipped our IT experts with proven methodologies, insights, and tools. Together, we're driving greater value from IT across all strategic areas of our organization!”
“I'm honored to accept this award on behalf of WESTconsin's IT Teams. WESTconsin has continually excelled in the Business Vision Diagnostic, which is a testament to WESTconsin's strong culture and adherence to our CARE principles. We have benefited greatly from Info-Tech's support in accelerating our efforts to achieve a strong IT strategy.”
“As CTO at New Zealand's only University of Technology, it is vital that we understand how well we are delivering to our customer's expectations, and the Info-Tech Customer survey has really helped us focus our efforts on improving in areas that are important to the University. Info-Tech provide a practical approach and tools that we can use very quickly.”
“Business Vision Diagnostic Program – Was incredibly useful as a tool to support an independent and objective holistic end-to-end IT survey providing key insights on stakeholder satisfaction, measuring and benchmarking our organisation globally, and identification of gaps and constraints in key IT services as part of an initial first 90 days plan in my current role which would be used to develop and calibrate an I&TS Strategy to align an improvement roadmap to deliver on key prioritised initiatives. Subsequently we have continued to actively use the diagnostic tool to continually gauge, measure progress and manage critical stakeholders. Info-Tech's Services – Have been a right fit providing primarily 'augmented support' to an I&TS Team top constraints which have been capacity and capability. The guided implementations have been incredibly useful supporting capacity to deliver on key strategic initiatives, as well as the frameworks and advisory services supporting an evolving IT operating model and driving capability uplift as an IT goal to partner with our business.”
“While it's humbling to be recognized by Info-Tech as an annual CIO Award winner, this award is truly reflective of our collective team's accomplishments and dedication to providing the best possible service and support to our stakeholders. In terms of our experience with Info-Tech's services: The research and blueprint services provided by Info-Tech have offered us valuable insights and best practices, enabling us to make informed decisions and drive innovation within our team. The personalized support and guidance from Info-Tech's expert analysts have been immensely beneficial in offering alternate views on how to approach our challenges and strategic roadmaps, helping us ensure we are implementing effective solutions, leading to high stakeholder satisfaction.”
“Remaining aligned with the business needs of the organization in an ever-changing landscape of information technology requires ongoing evaluation and learning. Having a trusted partner in Info-Tech has enabled our IT Team to learn, grow and evolve in service delivery. Measuring performance through the CIO Business Vision program is necessary for continuous improvement and to address issues whether perceived or real. Receiving this recognition based on data-driven analysis is an honor for my team and organization.”
“The Info-Tech CIO Vision Diagnostic offers significant value to a local government organization such as ourselves by providing a structured, strategic approach to aligning our IT capabilities with organizational goals. As a smaller entity with limited resources and increasing pressure to improve service delivery, this diagnostic helps us assess our current technology landscape and identify key areas for digital transformation. By evaluating both the technical and leadership aspects of IT governance, the diagnostic helps us prioritize investments, optimize our IT infrastructure, and ensure that we're making data-driven decisions that can improve operational efficiency and service quality for those we serve. Additionally, the CIO Vision Diagnostic offers insights that empower us to strengthen our IT leadership and develop a clearer roadmap for future technology initiatives. By highlighting strengths and gaps within our existing IT strategy, the diagnostic enables us to create actionable plans that drive innovation and enhance collaboration across departments. This strategic framework helps us confidently navigate the complexities of modernization efforts, ensuring that our technology investments not only address immediate needs but also position us for long-term success in delivering services more effectively and cost-efficiently.”
“The results of our experience with Info-Tech's Business Vision Diagnostic Program have allowed the IT team to measure our stakeholders' satisfaction and prioritize their key issues. It also has helped us position the IT division as a more trusted business partner with end user concerns in mind, instead of being seen as only a service desk ticket resolver. It provided us with a detailed "report card" that we are proud of and from which we can better our core IT services. We have been with Info-Tech for under a year now and are satisfied with the research and guidance they have provided. We are currently working on updating our IT strategy and appreciate Info-Tech guiding us through their tried-and-true methodology in this regard. The staff/team helping us has been so professional, helpful, friendly and motivating.”
“As EVP, Technology at LGM Financial Services, partnering with Info-Tech Research Group has been a transformative experience. Their practical, actionable approach truly makes a difference for our team. Recently, we utilized their Business Vision Diagnostic, which provided valuable insights by gathering input from both IT and business stakeholders, enabling us to pinpoint and prioritize high-impact activities. The benchmark to industry standards provided perspective on how our challenges and priorities compare with those of other leaders. With the resulting roadmap, we're now in an even better position to ensure our IT efforts are aligned with our organizational objectives and expectations. We've gained significant value from Info-Tech's workshops and many other resources: The Data Management workshop helped us rapidly develop a comprehensive data governance strategy, complete with a multi-year roadmap that we're executing. The Project Portfolio Management blueprint enabled us to establish a structured process and tool for scoring and prioritizing projects based on both cost and business value. Their regular Tech Trend Reports, including security and applications provide a clear view of the industry landscape, helping me stay proactive and adapt our strategies as needed. What sets Info-Tech apart is their commitment to our success; whenever we encounter unique challenges, their team quickly delivers tailored, relevant solutions that fit our budget and goals. Info-Tech truly feels like an extension of my team, providing hands-on guidance we can rely on to drive impactful results.”
“The Business Vision Diagnostic Program is a fantastic tool for a CIO to gain honest, constructive feedback from peers and executives and align IT efforts with high-value company initiatives. Info-Tech's simple process delivers powerful insights into organizational priorities, shaping actionable plans based on solid research for realistic results.”
“Info-Tech's services and resources are invaluable to CIOs and the organizations they serve. From engagements with experienced and knowledgeable analysts who walk you through detailed blueprints to achieve specific goals, to revealing analytics that help identify needs and areas of improvements, Info-Tech serves as a critical thought partner.”
INFO-TECH AWARDS
WINNERS FROM PAST YEARS
( Listed in alphabetical order )
2024 AWARD WINNERS
Small Organization Division
Andrew Cotter
Somerset Capital Group
Growth Leaders
Andrew Cree
Chatham County, GA
Medium Organization Division
Anton Spevacek
Phoenix College
Canadian Leaders
Aubert Nungisa
Curling Canada
Large & Enterprise Organization Division
Benjamin Hendricks
Wood County Commissioners Office
Large & Enterprise Organization Division
Bharath Prabhakaran
University of Cincinnati
Small Organization Division
Bonnie Pohlschneider
Champaign Residential Services Inc
Canadian Leaders
Carrie Williamson
Town of Whitby
Medium Organization Division
CJ Perry
City of Flagstaff
Small Organization Division
Dan Callari
Bob Barker Company, Inc.
Large & Enterprise Organization Division
Daniel G Millbank
Xpress Global Systems, LLC
Small Organization Division
Dean Haacker
Metropolitan Capital
APAC Leaders
Dennis Moncrieff
Tomago Aluminium Company
Medium Organization Division
Doug Beverage
Crystal Flash Inc
Growth Leaders
Eduardo Valencia
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Canadian Leaders
Ernest Solomon
Soroc Technology Inc
Large & Enterprise Organization Division
Hab Adkins
Mueller, Inc.
Medium Organization Division
Inez Rodenburg
City of Danville, VA
Large & Enterprise Organization Division
Isaac Abbs
Pima County Community College District
Growth Leaders
Jaci Bobo
Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services – Information Management Division (DAS-IMSD)
Large & Enterprise Organization Division
Jamie Hornstein
ProDriven Global Brands
Growth Leaders
Jared Choc
Department of Early Learning and Care
Medium Organization Division
Jason Frame
Southern Nevada Health District
Canadian Leaders
Jaswinder Gogia
Explore Edmonton Co. (ECC)
Large & Enterprise Organization Division
Jeremy Kauten
VGM Group, Inc.
Medium Organization Division
Justin Lahullier
Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey
Growth Leaders
Karl Martineau
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Medium Organization Division
Kelly Becker
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Small Organization Division
Kevin Hall
Westconsin Credit Union
Medium Organization Division
Kevin Higgins & Justin Johnson
Kansas City Chiefs Football Club
APAC Leaders
Liz Gosling
Auckland University of Technology
Growth Leaders
Marc Thivierge
United Counties of Leeds & Grenville
Small Organization Division
Mark Duncan
Wolf & Company, P.C.
APAC Leaders
Melvyn Pensee Arnold
Cairns Regional Council
Growth Leaders
Michael Error
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
APAC Leaders
Michael Fugaro
SW Accountants & Advisors PTY LTD
Large & Enterprise Organization Division
Michael Taylor
Pitt County
Growth Leaders
Noam Shendar
County of Inyo
Large & Enterprise Organization Division
Rita Allen
State of Alabama - Department of Revenue
Growth Leaders
Russ Avery
Sturgeon County
Canadian Leaders
Scott Rutherford
LGM Financial Services
APAC Leaders
Sean Carritt
Infrastructure New South Wales (INSW)
Small Organization Division
Seth Calvin
City of Elk River
Small Organization Division
Steve Pye
Global Warranty Management Corporation
Medium Organization Division
Steven Nino
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
Medium Organization Division
Steven Takeda
Hawaii National Bank
Small Organization Division
Tom Barczak
InSource Solutions
Small Organization Division
Willy Haug
Menlo Park City School District
2023 AWARD WINNERS
Small Business Division
Andrew Cotter
Somerset Capital Group, Ltd.
Medium Business Division
Anton Spevacek
Phoenix College
Medium Business Division
Ben Taggart
Kenosha County
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Bill Young
Butler Community College
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Brent Bettis
Peabody
Canadian Leaders Division
Brent Lee
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
APAC Leaders Division
Brett Wilson
Australian Red Cross
Canadian Leaders Division
Carrie-Ann Williamson
Town Of Whitby
Medium Business Division
Chris McMasters
City of Corona
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Chris Przybysz
Ideal Industries, Inc.
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Clay Weaver
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Large Business Division
Cody Gross
Michigan State Court Administrative Office
Large Business Division
Daniel Millbank
Xpress Global Systems, LLC
Small Business Division
Deborah Mells
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Pinellas County, Florida
APAC Leaders Division
Dennis Moncrieff
Tomago Aluminium Company PTY LTD
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Devan Dewey
NEPC, LLC
Medium Business Division
Erikk Ross
Lake County Board of County Commissioners
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Fara Francis
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Guinevere Bourque
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Large Business Division
Hab Adkins
Mueller, Inc.
Medium Business Division
Howard Miller
UCLA Anderson School of Management
APAC Leaders Division
Imre Szabo
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Jennifer Robinson
Colorado Gives Foundation
Large Business Division
Jesse Oman
Old Republic National Title Holding Company
Small Business Division
Jim Ganotis
Destination Cleveland
Canadian Leaders Division
Jonathan Green
Guelph Police Services
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Justin Fair
City of Goodyear
Large Business Division
Justin Williamson
Alliance Coal, LLC
Medium Business Division
Kelly Becker
Colorado Housing And Finance Authority
Small Business Division
Kelly Walsh
College of Westchester
Large Business Division
Kevin Gray
City of Burbank
Small Business Division
Kevin Hall
WESTconsin Credit Union
Medium Business Division
Kevin Higgins & Justin Johnson
Kansas City Chiefs Football Club
Large Business Division
Lance Spranger
Waukesha County
Medium Business Division
Marc Menhart
The W.W. Williams Company, LLC.
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Marc Thivierge
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Small Business Division
Mark Jones
Veramed
Large Business Division
Mark Smith
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
APAC Leaders Division
Matt Rodda
Baby Bunting
Medium Business Division
Moe Asgharnia
BPM LLP
Small Business Division
Qing Liu
Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC)
Large Business Division
Ravi Campbell
Dart Enterprises Ltd.
Small Business Division
Richard Roark
Bay Federal Credit Union
Large Business Division
Ross Atwood
Coeur Mining, Inc
Canadian Leaders Division
Sandee Dela Cruz
Searchlight Pharma Inc.
Canadian Leaders Division
Scott Fossenier
Regina Catholic Schools
APAC Leaders Division
Sean Carritt
Infrastructure New South Wales
Small Business Division
Steve Reese
Phoenix Suns & Mercury
Medium Business Division
Steven Nino
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
Small Business Division
Taiki Moriyama
Asahi Intecc USA, Inc.
Large Business Division
Ted Bredikin
UnitedHealthcare Insurance Solutions
Visionary & Growth Leaders
William Brown
G.S.W. Manufacturing, inc.
2022 AWARD WINNERS
Large Business Division
Adam Templeton
Aecon Construction Group Inc.
Medium Business Division
Allan Chen
California Institute of the Arts
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Andrea Ballinger
Oregon State University
Small Business Division
Barry Parker
O'Neill Vintners and Distillers
Medium Business Division
Carl Smith
King's Daughters Medical Center
Large Business Division
Daniel Milei
County of San Luis Obispo, California
Medium Business Division
Dave Blum
Hylant Group, Inc.
Small Business Division
Dean Paulson
Denver Zoological Foundation
Large Business Division
Douglas Van Gelder
Los Angeles County Development Authority
Medium Business Division
Eric Matthews
City of Allen
Small Business Division
James Blair
Todd Energy
Small Business Division
Jeff Scheetz
City of Avondale, AZ
Large Business Division
Jenny Francis
Hunter Water
Large Business Division
Jesse Oman
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Small Business Division
Jim Ganotis
Destination Cleveland
Large Business Division
Jim Man
UA Finance
Visionary & Growth Leaders
John Walter
Lindt And Sprungli (Canada), Inc.
Medium Business Division
Josh Lazar
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts of Florida
Large Business Division
Justin Williamson
Alliance Coal, LLC
Medium Business Division
Karl Mosgofian
Gainsight
Medium Business Division
Kelly Becker
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Medium Business Division
Kevin Higgins
Kansas City Chiefs Football Club
Large Business Division
Kimberly Lemley
Cobb County Government
Large Business Division
Linda Vigesaa
Mt. Hood Community College
Large Business Division
Liz Gosling
Auckland University of Technology
Medium Business Division
Marc Menhart
The W W Williams Company
Small Business Division
Mark Jones
Veramed
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Michael Murray
Sirtex Medical Limited
Small Business Division
Michael Tomasek
WESTconsin Credit Union
Large Business Division
NeeCee Cornish
Western University of Health Sciences
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Randy Sunderman
Heartland Co-op
Small Business Division
Richard Roark
Bay Federal Credit Union
Large Business Division
Rick Doig and Debbie Lewis
Royal Canadian Mint
Large Business Division
Rocky Bacani
Meralco
Small Business Division
Sandeep Patel
Early Childhood Education and Care Department
Medium Business Division
Shane Kilgore
Corvias
Large Business Division
Shane Simmons
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
Small Business Division
Thomas Barczak
Insource Solutions
Small Business Division
Timothy Murphy
Office of Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Wayne McKenzie
Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd.
2021 AWARD WINNERS
Large Business Division
Adam Templeton
Aecon Construction Group Inc.
Small Business Division
Ann Gross
Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company
Medium Business Division
Anna Adika
Serraview America Inc.
Medium Business Division
Chris Clancy
Wingspan Care Group
Medium Business Division
Co-Nghiep Ho
Fullerton College
Small Business Division
Dan Domagala
Denver Botanic Gardens
Small Business Division
Dan Phillips
Victoria Police Department
Large Business Division
Daryl Tilley
Ingham Intermediate School District
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Dave Blum
Hylant Group, Inc.
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Denish Haripal
EnX Group
Large Business Division
Dominique Mckinley
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
Medium Business Division
Ed Boraas
Concordia University of Edmonton
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Erica Ciupak
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Howard Miller
Ucla Anderson School of Management
Large Business Division
Inez Rodenburg
City of Danville
Small Business Division
Jason Jaurigue
City of Rancho Mirage
Large Business Division
Jeff Brooks
Muscogee Creek Nation Casinos
Large Business Division
Jeremy Lovato
New Mexico Department of Transportation
Large Business Division
Jesse Oman
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Small Business Division
Jim Ganotis
Destination Cleveland
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Jomar McDonald
Adler University
Large Business Division
Kathy Jones
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
Medium Business Division
Kelly Becker
Colorado Housing And Finance Authority
Small Business Division
Kevin Ruthven
CAA Niagara
Large Business Division
Leo Sharum
ArcBest Technologies
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Luisa Andrews
Toronto Community Housing Corp.
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Malcolm Jack
Granite Construction
Medium Business Division
Marc Menhart
The W W Williams Company
Medium Business Division
Mark Breen
Vail School District
Small Business Division
Mark Gremmert
Fire and Police Pension Association
Small Business Division
Michael Tomasek
Westconsin Credit Union
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Michelle Bourgeois
St. Vrain Valley School District
Small Business Division
Phillip Partin
Roper Pump Company
Small Business Division
Richard Roark
Bay Federal Credit Union
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Rob Morse
Platte River Power Authority
Visionary & Growth Leaders
Sheri Horwitz
Synchronoss
Large Business Division
Steve Hargis
City of Moreno Valley
Medium Business Division
Terri-Anne Crawford
Polk County Tax Collector
Medium Business Division
Todd Ryan
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
2020 AWARD WINNERS
Medium Business Division
Aaron Ho
County of Santa Clara Consumer and Environment Protection Agency
Small Business Division
Ali Alidina
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Small Business Division
Andy Smothers
Red River Bank
Medium Business Division
Carl Smith
King's Daughters Medical Center
Small Business Division
Charles Prezalor and Tracy Bork
Interdev, LLC
Small Business Division
Dan Domagala
Denver Botanic Gardens
Large Business Division
Daryl Tilley
Ingham Intermediate School District
Large Business Division
David Lane
Charlotte County Clerk of Court
Medium Business Division
David Wilsey
UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
Large Business Division
Douglas Van Gelder
Los Angeles County Development Authority
Large Business Division
Jackson Jeng
UCLA Research Administration
Small Business Division
Jason Davison
Legend Pictures, LLC
Large Business Division
Jeff Kiper
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Medium Business Division
Josh Lazar
18th Circuit Florida Courts
Medium Business Division
Justin Lahullier
Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey
Large Business Division
Justin Williamson
Alliance Coal, LLC
Medium Business Division
Kelly Becker
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Small Business Division
Kelly Walsh
The College of Westchester
Medium Business Division
Kevin Higgins
Kansas City Chiefs Football Club
Large Business Division
Linda Vigesaa
Mt. Hood Community College
Medium Business Division
Marc Menhart
The W.W. Williams Company, LLC.
Small Business Division
Marc Talavera
Village of Carol Stream
Large Business Division
Rex Young
LogRhythm Inc.
Small Business Division
Richard Roark
Bay Federal Credit Union
Large Business Division
Ron Smith
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Small Business Division
Sandee Dela Cruz
Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Large Business Division
Steve Hargis
City of Moreno Valley
Medium Business Division
Steven McLeod
University of North Georgia
Medium Business Division
Terri-Anne Crawford
Polk County Tax Collector
Small Business Division
Wilson Ho
Turo Inc
2019 AWARD WINNERS
Large Business Division
Adam Templeton
Aecon Group Inc.
Large Business Division
Amin Kassem
Parkland College
Large Business Division
Brent Baker
American Foods Group
Medium Business Division
Carl Smith
King's Daughters Medical Center
Medium Business Division
Chris Coombs
SRK Consulting US, Inc.
Small Business Division
Chris MacKinnon
Hanover School Division
Small Business Division
David Nicholson
The Town of Greater Napanee
Large Business Division
Douglas Van Gelder
Los Angeles County Development Authority
Medium Business Division
Ed Boraas
Concordia University of Edmonton
Large Business Division
Erich Delcamp
UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education
Large Business Division
Jackson Jeng
UCLA Research Administration
Large Business Division
Jeff Brooks
Muscogee Creek Nation Casinos
Medium Business Division
Jim Goetter
The Doe Run Company
Small Business Division
Jim Smith
Moore Norman Technology Center
Small Business Division
Joseph Collins
North Hennepin Community College
Large Business Division
Justin Williamson & Chris Schiffli
Alliance Coal, LLC
Large Business Division
Kathy Jones
The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
Medium Business Division
Larry Keys
My Community Dental Centers
Medium Business Division
Levi Kleiber
Truckee Meadows Water Authority
Medium Business Division
Linda G. Vigesaa
Mt. Hood Community College
Large Business Division
Lisa DiDonato
Lee County Clerk of Courts
Small Business Division
Marc Menhart
The W. W. Williams Company
Small Business Division
Marc Talavera
Village of Carol Stream
Medium Business Division
Mark Wiseley
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Large Business Division
Michael Hoten
Mueller, Inc.
Small Business Division
Qing Liu
Public Utility Commission State of Oregon
Large Business Division
Ron Bergmann
Lehman College
Large Business Division
Sarah Rodriguez
Housing Authority Risk Retention Group, Inc.
Large Business Division
Sarah Trimble-Oliver
Cincinnati Public Schools
Large Business Division
Scott Ferguson
Libro Credit Union
Medium Business Division
Steve McLeod
University of North Georgia
Large Business Division
Steve Young
VIA Metropolitan Transit
Medium Business Division
Steven Nino
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
Small Business Division
Thomas Barczak
InSource Solutions
Large Business Division
Tony Gawne
Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce
Small Business Division
Troy Anderton
City of Middletown
Small Business Division
Volker Seidel
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
Large Business Division
Zach Mather
Pueblo City Schools
2018 AWARD WINNERS
Small Business Division
Adam Crate
Grade A
Small Business Division
Adrian Zamfi
The American Waterways Operators
Large Business Division
Andrew Renner
PHRI
Medium Business Division
Andrew Wong
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Large Business Division
Chris Marvell
Lambton Kent District School Board
Small Business Division
Dean Paulson
Denver Zoo
Large Business Division
Diana Sharkey
American Cancer Society
Enterprise Division
Diane Burack
American Cancer Society
Medium Business Division
Donnie Littlebuck
Table Mountain Casino
Large Business Division
Douglas Van Gelder
Community Development Commission of Los Angeles County
Large Business Division
Gerry Robillard
Sudbury Catholic School District
Small Business Division
Jarrett Swereda
CAA Saskatchewan
Medium Business Division
Jeff Robshaw
Gateway Technical College
Large Business Division
Jesse Diaz
Phoebe Putney Health System
Medium Business Division
Jim Goetter
The Doe Run Company
Enterprise Division
Jim Haskin
Aspect Software
Small Business Division
Jim Root
Lake EMS
Medium Business Division
Justin Lahullier
Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey
Medium Business Division
Katherine Barrows
Haselden Construction, LLC
Small Business Division
Marc Menhart
The W W Williams Company
Small Business Division
Mark Roussea
Trividia Health
Small Business Division
Michael Elmo
Peoples Trust Company of St. Albans
Medium Business Division
Mike Gladish
AAA East Central
Large Business Division
Nick Batey
Chatham County, GA
Enterprise Division
Patrick Callahan
Chicago Park District
Medium Business Division
Paul Keen
Bloor Homes Ltd
Enterprise Division
Rama Dhuwaraha
University of North Texas System
Large Business Division
Raul Mavis
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Small Business Division
Robert Gordo
Halifax Regional Medical Center
Large Business Division
Ron Bergmann
Lehman College
Large Business Division
Sarah Trimble-Oliver
Cincinnati Public Schools
Large Business Division
Shane Kilgore
Randall-Reilly
Enterprise Division
Sharon Stanley
Cobb County
Medium Business Division
Steve McLeod
University of North Georgia
Medium Business Division
Tina Sheldon
McHenry County Government Ctr
Small Business Division
Troy Garvin
City Of Weatherford
2016 AWARD WINNERS
Mid-Market Division
Ali Alidina
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Large Business Division
Amin Kassem
Parkland College Inc.
Large Business Division
Brian Mackay
Thompson Rivers University
Large Business Division
Craig Munns
Hornsby Shire Council
Mid-Market Division
Dave Hildebrand
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
Large Business Division
David DeCamp
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
Enterprise Division
Diana Salguero
Vopak Americas
Large Business Division
Frank Adili
Town of Milton
Large Business Division
Gary Lee
Veterans United Home Loans
Mid-Market Division
Jamie Britto
Collegiate School
Enterprise Division
Jason Landrum
Sedgwick
Large Business Division
Jeff Brooks
Muscogee Creek Nation Casinos
Mid-Market Division
Jodi Dines
Real Estate One
Large Business Division
Kathy Jones
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
Mid-Market Division
Ken Platt
Learning Resources Inc.
Enterprise Division
Leo Sharum
ArcBest Technologies
Mid-Market Division
Lori Baker
Village of Northbrook Inc.
Large Business Division
Martin Lacock
Kenosha County
Mid-Market Division
Monique Sendze
Tulsa City County Library
Large Business Division
Normand Porlier
Richter Management Ltd.
Mid-Market Division
Sarah Trimble-Oliver
Cincinnati Public Schools
Large Business Division
Stefka Yancheva
OPSEU
Enterprise Division
Steve Pilkey
Toyota Canada Inc.
Large Business Division
Sunny Cooper
San Francisco Health Plan
Enterprise Division
Todd Finders
Emerson Climate Technologies
Mid-Market Division
Troy Garvin
City Of Weatherford
Large Business Division
William Lake
County of Kane
2015 AWARD WINNERS
Award Category
Angel Petisco
Miami-Dade County
Award Category
Betty Ritts
Allied Barton Security Services
Award Category
Bob Gilmore
Cal-Maine Foods
Award Category
Dave Hildebrand
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
Award Category
Eric Holdt
Palm Beach Gardens
Award Category
Greg Flanik
Baldwin Wallace University
Award Category
Howard Brown
Tulalip Data Services - Tulalip Tribes of Washington
Award Category
James Kennedy
Trinity Wall Street
Award Category
Joe Gerardi
Abhow
Award Category
Keith Cronk
Harding University
Award Category
Ken Platt
Learning Resources Inc.
Award Category
Kevin Johnson
Berger Transfer
Award Category
Kevin O'Callaghan
CAT Ohio
Award Category
Lee Colaw
Amarillo College
Award Category
Pat Curtis
Leon County, Florida
Award Category
Rob Pickering
AAA Allied Group
Award Category
Sandee Dela Cruz
Nuvo Research
Award Category
Tom Beauchamp
Penn National Gaming Inc.
Award Category
Tony Rockdaschel
Reach Community Development
Award Category
Troy Garvin
City of Weatherford
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Info-Tech Awards program?
The Info-Tech Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in IT, recognizing both individual leaders and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact. Each year, we honor those who lead the way in delivering strategic value, driving transformational change, and guiding their organization to new heights.
What are the Info-Tech Awards categories?
The Info-Tech Awards program is divided into two main categories:
Innovator of the Year Award:
Honoring organizations that drive IT innovation and transformation.
Leader of the Year Award:
Recognizing individual IT leaders in the following subcategories:
- IT Impact Award
- IT Excellence Award
- IT Transformation Award
- Women Leading IT Award
What are the benefits of winning an Info-Tech award?
Winners gain industry recognition through prominent features on Info-Tech’s website, press releases, and social media. They receive a personalized trophy and certificate, along with a media kit to celebrate and promote their achievements. Winners also have the chance to participate in future Info-Tech conferences and global events.
What does the IT Impact Award recognize?
The IT Impact Award recognizes IT leaders who have achieved exceptional stakeholder satisfaction and seamlessly aligned IT services with their organization’s goals to deliver strategic value and measurable impact. This award is based on the results of the Info-Tech CIO Business Vision Diagnostic.
What are the eligibility criteria for the IT Impact Award?
To be eligible for the IT Impact Award, nominees must be Info-Tech Research Group members who complete the CIO Business Vision Diagnostic between October 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025. Upon completing the diagnostic, members are automatically considered for the award.
What is the CIO Business Vision Program?
The CIO Business Vision diagnostic program helps IT leaders evaluate IT performance and organizational satisfaction, enabling them to set priorities and optimize operations. This survey-based program takes the hard work out of gathering and analyzing feedback, displaying the results in a highly visual report ready to share with senior leadership. Click here to learn more about the CIO Business Vision program.
What does the IT Excellence Award recognize?
The IT Excellence Award recognizes IT leaders who have demonstrated significant advancements in managing their strategic processes, optimizing IT operations, and enhancing business alignment. This award celebrates IT excellence based on Info-Tech’s IT Management & Governance Diagnostic, measuring progress from the first diagnostic assessment to the latest diagnostic.
What are the eligibility criteria for the IT Excellence Award?
To be eligible for the IT Excellence Award, nominees must be Info-Tech Research Group members and complete at least two IT Management & Governance Diagnostics. The first diagnostic must have been completed no earlier than 2021, and the most recent one must be completed between September 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025. Eligible Info-Tech members are automatically considered upon meeting these criteria.
What is the IT Management & Governance Diagnostic?
The IT Management & Governance Diagnostic is a comprehensive evaluation that measures an organization's IT management effectiveness and governance maturity across 50 core IT processes. It provides a customized report highlighting your organization's most pressing IT process needs. Click here to learn more about the IT Management & Governance Diagnostic.
What does the IT Transformation Award recognize?
The IT Transformation Award recognizes IT leaders who have successfully implemented strategic IT initiatives aligned with organizational goals and achieved measurable results. This award celebrates IT advancements based on Info-Tech's CIO Playbook.
What are the eligibility criteria for the IT Transformation Award?
To be eligible for the IT Transformation Award, nominees must be Info-Tech Research Group members and complete an IT Department Assessment by July 31, 2025. In addition, nominees must submit a completed nomination form, selecting three key focus areas from the CIO Playbook's 12 steps that highlight where they have made the most meaningful progress. The form should outline their key achievements, tangible outcomes, and the overall impact on IT performance and organizational success. Submitting the nomination form is required to be considered for the award.
What is the CIO Playbook?
The CIO Playbook is a strategic framework designed to help IT leaders systematically improve their IT function's performance, align technology initiatives with business objectives, and drive measurable outcomes. It is a 12-step process, and each step comes with a matrix of methodologies, tools, and templates. Click here to learn more about the CIO Playbook.
What does the Women Leading IT Award recognize?
The Women Leading IT Award celebrates exceptional women whose strength of leadership is driving innovation and transformation in their organization and the IT industry. This award recognizes women who are championing technology advancements, fostering inclusive workplaces, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Women Leading IT Award?
To be eligible for the Women Leading IT Award, nominees must identify as women and hold a leadership role in IT, such as CIO, VP of IT, or IT Director. Eligible nominees should demonstrate a strong track record of innovation, leadership, and business impact, along with meaningful contributions to advancing women in technology – whether through mentorship, advocacy, or initiatives that promote diversity in the IT field. A completed nomination form must be submitted, either by the nominee themself or by someone nominating a fellow IT leader.
What does the Innovator of the Year Award recognize?
The Info-Tech Innovator of the Year Award recognizes organizations that have implemented groundbreaking IT initiatives that drive organizational success. This award honors those that have leveraged technology in innovative ways to solve challenges, enhance efficiency, or set new industry standards. Based on transformative impact, this award honors organizations that are shaping the future of IT and delivering exceptional value.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Innovator of the Year Award?
To be eligible for the Innovator of the Year Award, nominees must have successfully demonstrated measurable impact on their organization through IT innovation. This award recognizes organizations that have implemented creative and forward-thinking technology solutions that drive meaningful results. A completed nomination form must be submitted, either on behalf of your own organization or to recognize another organization that has demonstrated exceptional IT innovation.
How do you apply for the Info-Tech Awards?
Both individual IT leaders and organizations can participate by following the eligibility criteria for their chosen award category. All nominations must be submitted online through the official Info-Tech Awards submission portal. Please do not send separate emails or additional attachments, as they will not be considered.
Can I nominate someone else for an Info-Tech Award?
Yes! For the Women Leading in IT Award and the IT Innovator of the Year Award, you can either nominate yourself or nominate someone else – provided you have their consent to do so.
How will the nomination information you collect be used?
Any data you provide in the award nomination form will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating and selecting award recipients. We ensure that all information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and is accessible only to Info-Tech personnel involved in the nomination process. Your information will not be shared without your explicit consent. Please view the Privacy Policy for more details.
Can I apply for multiple awards?
Yes, you can submit nominations for multiple award categories as long as each entry meets the specific eligibility criteria.
Do I need to be an Info-Tech Research Group member to participate?
The Women Leading IT Award IT and Innovator of the Year Award are open to all IT leaders following the eligibility criteria. However, the IT Excellence Award, IT Impact Award, and IT Transformation Award are exclusive to Info-Tech members.
If you're not a member but are interested in participating in one of the member-exclusive award categories, we encourage you to visit the respective award pages and complete the short form provided. An Info-Tech representative will reach out to you with more information.
Will Info-Tech publicly announce the winners?
Yes, winners will be announced in November 2025 through an official press release, Info-Tech's website, and social media channels.
How will winners be notified?
All winners will be notified in advance of any public announcement. This allows us to confirm their acceptance of the Info-Tech Award and gather any additional information needed for official recognition.
Will there be information required in addition to submitting the nomination form?
You may be required to provide additional details about your achievements. Info-Tech will contact you for any additional information needed.