How to win a C-Suite Award: The view from the judges

HotTopics C-suite Exchange: How to enter yourself or a peer for the C-Suite Awards

The HotTopics Global C-Suite Awards are unique in the industry; nominated, selected and celebrated by peers across a global community of 20,000+ executives. But what actually separates a winner from the shortlist? 

In this intimate C-Suite Exchange, we go behind the curtain with members of the judging panel to explore what they look for when evaluating nominations across the Global CIO, CISO, CDO, and CMO 100 awards, as well as our Future (CIO, CMO, CISO) categories and our career-defining Hall of Fame.

This is a rare, candid conversation about the qualities, stories and evidence of impact that make a nomination truly stand out — as well as what commonly lets strong candidates down.

Whether you're considering nominating yourself, a peer, or want to better understand the standard of leadership being recognised on the global stage, this session offers unfiltered insight directly from those who've sat in judgement.

Expect to walk away with:

• A clearer understanding of the judging criteria and process
• Practical guidance on how to frame and articulate leadership impact in your submission
• Honest perspectives on what distinguishes transformational leadership from operational excellence
• Inspiration from the stories and profiles that have impressed judges the most

This is a closed-door, peer-only exchange — Chatham House rules apply.

Event details

📍 Location: Virtual

🗓 Date: 14th April 2026

🕛 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

👥 The Hosts: Doug Drinkwater, Strategy and Editorial Director, HotTopics

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