Recognizes a CIO, CISO or equivalent throughout Georgia in a corporation who has primary IT leadership responsibility within their organization, and demonstrated leadership, driven innovation, and delivered value to their organization (e.g. revamped IT organization, contributed to employer’s mission/profit/efficiency in a major way, etc.) since January 2023.

Recognizes a rising leader in any type or size Georgia organization who demonstrated leadership, driven innovation, and delivered value to their organization or industry (e.g. revamped IT organization, contributed to employer’s mission/profit/efficiency in a major way, etc.) since January 2023. Applicants are individuals with high potential to be a future leader, but is not currently in one of the top roles in their organization. 

Recognizes a CIO, CISO or equivalent throughout Georgia in government, education or non-profit sector who has primary IT leadership responsibility within their organization, and demonstrated leadership, driven innovation, and delivered value to their organization (e.g. revamped IT organization, contributed to employer’s mission/profit/efficiency in a major way, etc.) since January 2023.

Recognizes a 2023-2024 program or project that utilizes technology to positively impact under-served individuals or communities, promotes inclusiveness and creates equity in Georgia. 

Recognizes a company throughout Georgia who has developed an innovative technology (hardware, software, etc.) solution or are using existing technology in an innovative way to make companies and organizations stand out in any industry in 2023.

Revenue thresholds based on categories:

Startup = <$1M in revenue

Small = $1M-$5M in revenue

Mid-Market = $5M-$50M in revenue

Enterprise = $50M+ in revenue