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HotTopics Global C-suite Awards
Nominate yourself, your peers shaping the future of technology and marketing.
Nominate yourself, a peer, or an exceptional leader shaping the future of technology and marketing.
We also welcome third-party nominations from partners or organisations who want to recognise outstanding leadership in the global C-suite.
The HotTopics Global C-suite Awards are peer-nominated, independently judged, and celebrated globally — recognising leadership that delivers real impact across business, technology, and transformation.
If you’re nominating someone else, we’ll share your reason for nomination with them so they can complete their part of the entry.
Who can be nominated
Leaders across the global C-suite community — including CIOs, CISOs, CDOs, CMOs and rising Future C-suite talent (C-1 and C-2) — who are driving innovation, transformation and measurable impact in their organisations or industries.
What our judges look for
Every nomination is reviewed independently by senior executives from across business and technology.
Judges evaluate each nominee across five key areas:
💡 Strategic Leadership — Clear vision and the ability to drive transformation.
🚀 Innovation — New ideas or initiatives that deliver measurable results.
📈 Business Impact — Tangible outcomes that make a real difference.
🌱 Team Development — Building diverse, high-performing teams and developing future leaders.
🌍 Community Contribution — Impact beyond the organisation — thought leadership, mentoring, DE&I or community engagement.
For leaders who want to...
Grow your influence
Be recognised by peers who know what real impact takes
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Discover how top C-suite leaders are shaping what’s next.
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Give back
Share your experience and mentor the next generation of leaders.
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