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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 an Ally Today!

Do you know a leader who deserves to be acknowledged for their allyship? Nominate them today!

Nominate

A panel of judges selects 3 finalists from the nominations. The award recipient is announced at an in-person ceremony during the EWF Annual Conference. While the conference is restricted to women leaders, male Allyship Award recipients are permitted to attend the awards ceremony.

Nominations are closed for the 2025 Annual Conference. Check back next year for the 2026 nomination process!

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