Chicago CISO of the Year 2026

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Chicago CISO of the Year 2026 - Nomination Form

Thank you for recognizing a leading Chicago area CISO. Please complete the below form-fillable fields. All nominees must formally accept nomination to be considered for an award. Individuals may nominate more than one CISO for consideration.

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Individual submitting nomination has direct experience working with nominee.
Goods or services have not been exchanged or promised for nomination.
Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, July 30, 2026.

NOMINEE REQUIREMENTS

Nominee leads the Information Security program for the organization (CISO or equivalent).
Nominee has been in role for a minimum of 12 months at the time of nomination.
Nominees remain active in the role until the end of September of the Award year.
Nominee’s organization is based out of or has a significant office presence in the Chicago area.
Nominee’s primary work location is in the Chicago area.

Email *

Nominating for Which Award Category? *

CISO of The Year - Enterprise (>$4B USD Revenue)

CISO of The Year - MidCap (<$4B USD Revenue)

CISO+ (Significant expanded role beyond CISO, such as physical security or business continuity; other business impact areas like operations, marketing, sales, product development; or CIO, CEO or other additional executive roles.)

CISO Community Award (Beyond organizational success, this individual demonstrates a commitment to advancing the profession through collaboration, thought leadership, mentorship, and active engagement in strengthening the broader cybersecurity landscape.)

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