2026 CIO of the Year/Tech Titan Awards

2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards

Short Nomination Form
Initial nominations are no longer being accepted for the 2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards.

Questions?
Email Megan Colf (mcolf@pghtech.org).
With last year's success of the revamped CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards, the Pittsburgh Technology Council and our partners at the Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group are excited to continue honoring a broader range of categories in 2026. This annual event will celebrate the innovation, collaboration, and transformative accomplishments of CIOs, CISOs, tech professionals, and teams across all levels. From visionary executives to talented practitioners, we’ll shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions shaping Southwestern PA's thriving tech landscape.

Save the date for the 2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards on Thursday, April 16, at The Westin Pittsburgh!

After the short form nomination below has been received, a Tech Council contact will reach out to gather supplementary nominee information.

Please note: Nominees from companies that sell IT solutions and services are not eligible for the CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards; however, we encourage you to nominate a customer, peer, or partner.

*This form must be submitted by close of business Friday, February 13, for the candidate's nomination to be valid.

Questions about this form?
Email Megan Colf (mcolf@pghtech.org).
CLICK HERE to review the new categories, descriptions, and criteria for the 2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards!
Nominee Notification*

I certify that the nominee has been notified of the nomination and will submit/approve the content of the finalized nomination form (to be provided to them by the Tech Council at a later date).
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CIO of the YearCTO of the YearCISO of the YearTech TrailblazerRising StarWorkforce Champion of the YearTech Team of the YearTech Community Impact AwardDeep Tech Contributor of the Year
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Who are you nominating for the 2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards?
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This form must be submitted by Friday, February 13, 2026, for the candidate's nomination to be valid.

Please note: Nominees from companies that sell IT solutions and services are not eligible for the 2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards; however, we encourage you to nominate a customer, peer, or partner.

Nomination Criteria
2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Award nominees must meet the updated criteria. CLICK HERE to review the new categories, descriptions, and criteria.

Other Important Information
- All CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards event attendees, including Finalists, must purchase a ticket to the in-person awards event on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Complimentary tickets are not provided to Finalists and/or nominators.
- Nominees are not required to be a member of the Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group and are not required to be employed by a Pittsburgh Technology Council member company.
- Finalists will be required to participate in a photo/video shoot.
- The nominee must be notified of the nomination and must approve the content provided on the nomination form.
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I have read the Nomination Criteria and Other Important Information and I certify that the nominee meets these requirements.
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2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards

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