SIM-Chicago, The Executives’ Club of Chicago, and AITP-Chicago are excited for the 19 Candidates nominated for the 2021 CIO of the Year Awards .

Thank you to all for your time and sharing your story on how you led the way in technology and innovation. Your leadership enabled your organizations to not only survive, but thrive, in spite of the many challenges thrown your way during the past 18 months.

Selecting the 12 Semi-Finalists was no easy task. Our stellar panel of 15 judges gave each nominee’s awards packet a thoughtful and thorough review. They scored the Candidates on their leadership strength and the positive impacts they enabled for their organizations and the Chicago community. And we are happy to announce the 2021 CIO Of the Year Awards Semi-Finalists. These men and women represent the Best of the Best in the IT community.

2021 CIO of the Year Semi-Finalists

Bill Blount, Chief Information Officer, benefitexpress
Tracy Elmblad, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Information Officer, Hinshaw & Culbertson
Chris Heim, Chief Information Officer, Mesirow
Scott Morgan, VP, BusDev & Technology , Dental Lead & Chief Information Officer, Dearborn Group
Sean O'Kelly, Executive Vice President of Technology, Meetings & Events International
Marvin Richardson, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Health Care Service Corporation
Robert Sarkis, Chief Information Officer, American Hospital Association
Peeyush Shukla, Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer, Heitman
Kevin Steele, Chief Information Officer, National Restaurant Association
Tony Vaden, Chief Information Officer, ABC Supply Company
Eddy Wagoner, Chief Information Officer, Digital, JLL
Timothy Walter, Senior Vice President, Global CIO & CISO, Randa Apparel & Accessories

Please join us each Wednesday, from August 11 through September 15, 2021, as we hold in-depth conversations with each of the semi-finalists and learn the path to their success. To register, click here.