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 Boston CIO ORBIE® Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in New England. The Boston CIO 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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Meet the Winners
Meet the 2026 top technology leaders in New England.
The 2026 Boston CIO ORBIE Awards were held on June 12, 2026 at the Renaissance Boston Seaport District.
Meet the 2026 Winners & Finalists
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 New England.
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
- Engagement in industry and community endeavors