CIO50 2026 Questionnaire

CIO50 Awards 2026 Questionnaire (Individual)
Thank you for your interest in CIO50 2026. Please note that parts of the entry may be used in a profile on CIO Australia should our judges select the nominee for the CIO50. Please highlight anything in the entry that is confidential and not for publication.

Please stick to the word limits outlined below. We welcome bullet points and business metrics that back up the value and impact of the contribution of the nominee and their team’s work to their organisation.

We welcome self-nominations and nominations on behalf of the individual.

Deadline for submission: 26 June 2026

About the award:

The CIO50 Awards program celebrates the achievements of the top senior technology and digital executives in Australia who are driving innovation, rapid change, building great cultures, and influencing leadership teams across their organisations.
About the person submitting the entry
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Job title
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Relationship to nominee (e.g. manager, peer, direct report, self-nomination):
About the nominee
Full name of person being nominated
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Pillar 1: Business Innovation & Impact
What is the most impactful technology-led innovation the nominee has delivered in the past two years? 1. What was the innovation and the business problem or opportunity it addressed? 2. How was it delivered and what made the approach distinctive? 3. What measurable business impact has it achieved?

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Pillar 2: Influence & Leadership
How does the nominee influence strategic decision-making across the organisation?1. How does the nominee shape strategic direction internally (e.g. executive team, board)? 2. How do they lead and align stakeholders across the organisation and externally (e.g. partners, industry, customers)? 3. What evidence demonstrates the impact of their influence and leadership (internally and externally)?

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Pillar 3: Teams, Culture & Capability
How is the nominee building ahigh-performing and inclusive technology culture? 1. How are they building a high-performing and inclusive team and culture? 2. How are they developing capability for the future? 3. What measurable impact has this had on people and organisational performance?

(800 words max)0/800
Accompanying documents (if any) - Testimonials from the CEO and/or a peer in the organisation are welcome

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CIO50 Awards 2026 Questionnaire (Individual)

About the person submitting the entry

About the nominee

Pillar 1: Business Innovation & Impact

Pillar 2: Influence & Leadership

Pillar 3: Teams, Culture & Capability