CIO50 Australia 2025 nominations open

Celebrating a decade of excellence, the prestigious CIO50 Australia Awards are back for 2025 – and nominations are officially open.

This milestone year marks the 10th annual CIO50 Awards, which will once again be held alongside the CSO30 Awards in Sydney on September 23. Hosted by CIO Australia, this flagship program recognises the most outstanding senior technology and digital executives driving innovation, transformation, and impact across the country.

Open to individuals with overall responsibility for their organisation’s ICT vision and strategy, the awards celebrate those who are shaping the future of business through technology. Nominations can be submitted either by the candidates themselves or by colleagues nominating on behalf of a deserving leader. Entries are accepted online or via downloadable Word documents, which can be completed and returned by email.

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In addition to revealing the 2025 CIO50 list, this year’s awards will again feature:

• The Next CIO Award – recognising a rising ICT leader who is on the pathway to becoming a CIO.
• Four Team of the Year Awards, acknowledging outstanding achievement in key focus areas:
  • Culture & Inclusion – for teams fostering a positive, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
  • Customer Value – for teams delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and end users.
  • Transformation – for teams successfully leading impactful business transformation initiatives.
  • Innovation in Emerging Tech – for teams driving bold innovation through the strategic use of emerging technologies.

Download the nomination forms for the 2025 CIO50.

Nominations close on June 20, 2025.

The CIO50 Awards continue to serve as a platform for recognising the exceptional talent, leadership, and innovation shaping the future of Australian organisations. Senior technology executives are encouraged to take this opportunity to showcase their achievements – and those of their teams – on a national stage.

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