ORBIE Awards | MinnesotaCISO

Recognizing excellence in technology leadership since 1998.

For over 20 years, the ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership, innovation and excellence in this rapidly growing, national professional association.

The Minnesota ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in Minnesota & Fargo, honoring chief information security officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. CISOs are typically recognized in multiple categories, based on the size and scope of their organization and responsibilities.

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Meet the 2025 Minnesota ORBIE Awards Finalists

It’s time to meet the finalists of the the 2025 Minnesota ORBIE Awards, which recognizes the best-of-the-best in Minnesota & Fargo technology leadership. Winners will be announced at the Minnesota ORBIE Awards on August 1, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

Meet the Finalists

Judging Criteria

The Minnesota ORBIE Awards honor chief information security officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.

CISOs, and those in equivalent positions, are nominated to recognize:

Leadership and management effectiveness
Business value created by enterprise security
Engagement in industry and community endeavors

The nominee must be a member of top management and primarily responsible for the technology security of an organization or subsidiary in Minnesota.

Anyone in the community may nominate a deserving CISO; there is no limit to the number of nominations you may submit.

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MinnesotaCISO members are grateful for the support provided by our sponsors.

Minnesota ORBIE Awards sponsors are highly valued partners invited by local CISOs to experience the unique opportunity of recognizing the senior technology leadership of top organizations in Minnesota & Fargo through a series of year-long events.

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