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

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LEADER 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

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IT 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

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IT 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

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Women 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

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WHAT OUR PAST WINNERS ARE SAYING

INFO-TECH AWARDS

WINNERS FROM PAST YEARS

( Listed in alphabetical order )

2024 AWARD WINNERS

Small Organization Division

Andrew Cotter Profile Photo

Andrew Cotter

Somerset Capital Group

Growth Leaders

Andrew Cree Profile Photo

Andrew Cree

Chatham County, GA

Medium Organization Division

Anton Spevacek Profile Photo

Anton Spevacek

Phoenix College

Canadian Leaders

Aubert Nungisa Profile Photo

Aubert Nungisa

Curling Canada

Large & Enterprise Organization Division

Benjamin Hendricks Profile Photo

Benjamin Hendricks

Wood County Commissioners Office

Large & Enterprise Organization Division

Bharath Prabhakaran Profile Photo

Bharath Prabhakaran

University of Cincinnati

Small Organization Division

Bonnie Pohlschneider Profile Photo

Bonnie Pohlschneider

Champaign Residential Services Inc

Canadian Leaders

Carrie Williamson Profile Photo

Carrie Williamson

Town of Whitby

Medium Organization Division

CJ Perry Profile Photo

CJ Perry

City of Flagstaff

Small Organization Division

Dan Callari Profile Photo

Dan Callari

Bob Barker Company, Inc.

Large & Enterprise Organization Division

Daniel G Millbank Profile Photo

Daniel G Millbank

Xpress Global Systems, LLC

Small Organization Division

Dean Haacker Profile Photo

Dean Haacker

Metropolitan Capital

APAC Leaders

Dennis Moncrieff Profile Photo

Dennis Moncrieff

Tomago Aluminium Company

Medium Organization Division

Doug Beverage Profile Photo

Doug Beverage

Crystal Flash Inc

Growth Leaders

Eduardo Valencia Profile Photo

Eduardo Valencia

Metropolitan Airports Commission

Canadian Leaders

Ernest Solomon Profile Photo

Ernest Solomon

Soroc Technology Inc

Large & Enterprise Organization Division

Hab Adkins Profile Photo

Hab Adkins

Mueller, Inc.

Medium Organization Division

Inez Rodenburg Profile Photo

Inez Rodenburg

City of Danville, VA

Large & Enterprise Organization Division

Isaac Abbs Profile Photo

Isaac Abbs

Pima County Community College District

Growth Leaders

Jaci Bobo Profile Photo

Jaci Bobo

Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services – Information Management Division (DAS-IMSD)

Large & Enterprise Organization Division

Jamie Hornstein Profile Photo

Jamie Hornstein

ProDriven Global Brands

Growth Leaders

Jared Choc Profile Photo

Jared Choc

Department of Early Learning and Care

Medium Organization Division

Jason Frame Profile Photo

Jason Frame

Southern Nevada Health District

Canadian Leaders

Jaswinder Gogia Profile Photo

Jaswinder Gogia

Explore Edmonton Co. (ECC)

Large & Enterprise Organization Division

Jeremy Kauten Profile Photo

Jeremy Kauten

VGM Group, Inc.

Medium Organization Division

Justin Lahullier Profile Photo

Justin Lahullier

Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey

Growth Leaders

Karl Martineau Profile Photo

Karl Martineau

Canadian Wildlife Federation

Medium Organization Division

Kelly Becker Profile Photo

Kelly Becker

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

Small Organization Division

Kevin Hall Profile Photo

Kevin Hall

Westconsin Credit Union

Medium Organization Division

Kevin Higgins & Justin Johnson Profile Photo

Kevin Higgins & Justin Johnson

Kansas City Chiefs Football Club

APAC Leaders

Liz Gosling Profile Photo

Liz Gosling

Auckland University of Technology

Growth Leaders

Marc Thivierge Profile Photo

Marc Thivierge

United Counties of Leeds & Grenville

Small Organization Division

Mark Duncan Profile Photo

Mark Duncan

Wolf & Company, P.C.

APAC Leaders

Melvyn Pensee Arnold Profile Photo

Melvyn Pensee Arnold

Cairns Regional Council

Growth Leaders

Michael Error Profile Photo

Michael Error

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

APAC Leaders

Michael Fugaro Profile Photo

Michael Fugaro

SW Accountants & Advisors PTY LTD

Large & Enterprise Organization Division

Michael Taylor Profile Photo

Michael Taylor

Pitt County

Growth Leaders

Noam Shendar Profile Photo

Noam Shendar

County of Inyo

Large & Enterprise Organization Division

Rita Allen Profile Photo

Rita Allen

State of Alabama - Department of Revenue

Growth Leaders

Russ Avery Profile Photo

Russ Avery

Sturgeon County

Canadian Leaders

Scott Rutherford Profile Photo

Scott Rutherford

LGM Financial Services

APAC Leaders

Sean Carritt Profile Photo

Sean Carritt

Infrastructure New South Wales (INSW)

Small Organization Division

Seth Calvin Profile Photo

Seth Calvin

City of Elk River

Small Organization Division

Steve Pye Profile Photo

Steve Pye

Global Warranty Management Corporation

Medium Organization Division

Steven Nino Profile Photo

Steven Nino

Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians

Medium Organization Division

Steven Takeda Profile Photo

Steven Takeda

Hawaii National Bank

Small Organization Division

Tom Barczak Profile Photo

Tom Barczak

InSource Solutions

Small Organization Division

Willy Haug Profile Photo

Willy Haug

Menlo Park City School District

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, you can submit nominations for multiple award categories as long as each entry meets the specific eligibility criteria.
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.
Yes, winners will be announced in November 2025 through an official press release, Info-Tech's website, and social media channels.
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.
You may be required to provide additional details about your achievements. Info-Tech will contact you for any additional information needed.