Recognizing excellence in technology leadership since 1998.
For over 20 years, the CIO ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership, innovation and excellence in this rapidly growing, CIO-led national professional association.
The Twin Cities CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in Minneapolis/St. Paul. The Twin Cities CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Awards honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. CIOs are typically recognized in multiple categories, based on the size and scope of their organization and responsibilities.
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Event Details
Join us as we honor technology leaders in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
The 2021 Twin Cities CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards will take place on October 1, 2021 at the Join us online.
Judging Criteria
Nominees must meet the following requirements:
- 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 Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients.
- Leadership and management effectiveness
- Business value created by technology innovation
- The size and scope of responsibilities
- Engagement in industry and community endeavors