Judge:
HotTopics Global C-suite Awards

Why become a judge

What we’re looking for

Each HotTopics Global C-suite Award has its own judging panel — made up of respected industry leaders with deep expertise across business and technology.

Their insight ensures a fair, rigorous selection process that celebrates true excellence and innovation. Judges review nominations independently and collectively, recognising leaders who are driving transformation across their organisations and industries.

Judges should be available throughout the award series timeline to take part in the selection process, join virtual and in-person meetups, and are invited to attend our global awards ceremonies.

Judging criteria

Every nomination is evaluated across five key areas of impact:

Strategic Leadership
A clear vision and the ability to drive transformation — across a business, a market, or an entire industry.

Innovation
Ideas that deliver measurable results — from digital transformation to creative marketing or data-led growth.

Business Impact
Tangible outcomes that matter: revenue growth, operational efficiency, risk reduction, or customer success.

Team Development
Leaders who build diverse, high-performing teams and invest in developing future talent.

Community Contribution
Impact that extends beyond the organisation — through thought leadership, mentoring, DE&I initiatives or industry collaboration.

Award categories

We have two award programmes — C-suite and Future C-suite — celebrating leadership across our global marketing and technology community.

C-suite

HotTopics Global CIO 100
HotTopics Global CISO 100
HotTopicsGlobal CDO 100 (Data)
HotTopicsGlobal CDO 100 (Digital)
HotTopics Global B2B CMO 100
HotTopics Global Hall of Fame

Future C-suite

HotTopics Future CIO 100
HotTopics Future CISO 100
HotTopics Future B2B CMO 100