CIO Awards 2026
Celebrating the technology leaders shaping the future of South African organisations.
The role of the Chief Information Officer has never been more important. As organisations place technology at the heart of their business strategies, they are formalising and elevating the CIO as a key driver of organisational success.
Honouring CIOs who lead with purpose
After the positive feedback from the past two years, we will once again host the exclusive ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Awards at this year’s banquet.
The awards recognise CIOs whose leadership, innovation and strategic vision are creating measurable impact within their organisations and across the wider technology industry.
Celebrating excellence across sectors
Nominate an exceptional technology leader in one of the two official CIO Awards categories.
Enterprise CIO Award
Recognising an exceptional CIO whose leadership and technology strategy have created significant impact within a private-sector organisation.
Public Sector CIO Award
Celebrating a public-sector technology leader who is driving transformation, service delivery and meaningful digital progress.
Winners announced at the CIO Banquet
The recipients of the Enterprise CIO Award and Public Sector CIO Award will be revealed at the prestigious ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Banquet on 22 October 2026.
Help us recognise an outstanding CIO
Submit your nomination for a technology leader who demonstrates exceptional vision, influence and organisational impact.