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Recognize an Ally Who Empowers Women Leaders

Each year at the EWF Annual Conference an Allyship Award is presented to an ally who uplifts women in their organization, plays a meaningful role in advancing women’ s careers, and strives to help women reach their highest potential.

Originated in 2021, this award recognizes that allyship is critical when it comes to women succeeding in a heavily male-dominated field, and applauds those who ally themselves with the rising women in their organizations.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the EWF Allyship Award, nominees must:

  • Be an active practitioner in the information security, privacy, or risk space
  • Have a proven record of working to advance gender equity and inclusion in the workplace

Nominate a Peer, or Yourself!

Do you know a leader who deserves to be acknowledged for their allyship? Do YOU deserve to be recognized?

Nominations are open for the EWF 2026 Annual Conference Awards until Monday,  June 15!

Nominate a Peer or Yourself  Today >

A panel of judges selects the 3 finalists from the nominations. The recipient will be presented with the award at an in-person ceremony during the EWF Annual Conference. While the conference is restricted to women leaders, it is complimentary for all Allyship Award recipients (male and female) to attend the Luncheon Awards Ceremony.  Female finalists who attend the conference can do so at a discounted rate. Travel and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the finalists. If a finalist cannot attend in person, they will be given an option to record an acceptance.

Award Recipients Hall of Fame

2025
Jason Witty
EVP, Chief Information Security Officer, Fidelity Investments
2024
Bob Bruns
CISO, Avanade
2023
Sean Joyce
Global and US Cybersecurity and Privacy Leader and US Cybersecurity, Risk and Regulatory Leader, PwC 
2022
Steve Katz
Global and US Cybersecurity and Privacy Leader and US Cybersecurity, Risk and Regulatory Leader, PwC 
2021
Richard Agostino
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer, Target
Richard Baich
Chief Information Security Officer, AIG
Roland Cloutier
Global CSO, TikTok 
Chas Heng
Chief Information Security Officer, Altria
Kevin McGee
Executive Vice President – Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, HCL Technologies