Prenominations are open for the 2026 Colorado ORBIE Awards.
Anyone in the community may nominate a CIO, and there is no limit to the number of nominations you may submit. The best nominations are from trusted business partners and colleagues who know and are known by the nominee. Please note that you and the potential nominee will not be alerted to next steps until nominations officially open.
Judging Criteria for CIO ORBIE Awards
CIO Qualifications:
- Holds the title of Chief Information Officer or equivalent senior IT executive position
- Is a member of senior management
- Primarily responsible for the IT operations of an organization or subsidiary based in Colorado
CIO Judging Criteria:
- Leadership and management effectiveness
- Business value created by technology innovation
- Engagement in industry and community endeavors