Florida ORBIE Awards

Give a great C-suite leader the recognition they deserve.

Presented By

February 2026

The Conrad Orlando

Nominations are open for the 2026 Florida 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.


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 Florida

CIO Judging Criteria:

  • Leadership and management effectiveness
  • Business value created by technology innovation
  • Engagement in industry and community endeavors

Nominate a CIO

Meet over 20 years of ORBIE finalists and winners.