The EWF is Now Accepting Nominations for their Women of Influence Awards

The Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy has opened for submissions for their renowned Women of Influence Awards, co-sponsored by Accenture and Avanade.

FLEMINGTON, N.J., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy (EWF), the premier member organization dedicated to engaging, advancing, and developing women leaders in the cybersecurity and technology fields, is accepting submissions for their distinguished Women of Influence Awards (WOI). Once again, the EWF is partnering with Avanade and Accenture to celebrate five exceptional women for their accomplishments and leadership roles in the fields of Information Security, Risk Management, and Privacy. Each year, the recipients of the following awards are honored during the EWF's Annual Conference:

Private Solutions Provider: Nominations in this category focus primarily on external security, IT risk, and privacy professionals who come from vendor and consulting companies.

Corporate Practitioner: Nominations in this category focus primarily on internal security, IT risk, and privacy practitioners - they do not consult externally for their company.

Public Sector/Academia: Nominations in this category should include women who work in the US or international federal, state, or local branches of government.

One to Watch: Nominations in this category are for women who have less than 10 years of industry experience, and can come from any industry and any role (public sector, academia, private solutions provider, corporate practitioner).

Executive of the Year: Nominations in this category are for women who have made substantial contributions to cybersecurity, IT risk management, or privacy. A minimum of 20 years of experience is required, along with demonstrated accomplishments and influence industry-wide.

"The Executive Women's Forum has been developing women leaders for over two decades," says EWF's Founder and CEO, Joyce Brocaglia. "We understand the importance of publicly recognizing women leaders in their field for their accomplishments and expertise, and we are proud to partner with Avanade and Accenture in highlighting them."

The Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy looks forward to receiving nominations for their Women of Influence Awards! The 3 Finalists selected from each of the five categories will be invited to attend the WOI Awards Luncheon at the 2023 EWF Annual Conference, November 7-9, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country in San Antonio, TX. To submit nominations, please use this link. The deadline for nominations is August 1, 2023.

About the Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy:

Founded in 2002, the Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy (EWF), a Diversified Search Group company, is the premier member organization dedicated to engaging, advancing, and developing women leaders in Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management, Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Privacy. The EWF provides education, access, and opportunities to women at every stage of their career. Most importantly, it is a sisterhood where women are encouraged and supported to be their authentic selves, visualize their highest selves, and believe in themselves. The EWF serves emerging leaders and the most prominent influential women in our field by facilitating virtual and live programs and events throughout the year. Programs include a Leadership Academy, Annual Conference, Forums for C-Suite, Women of Influence, BISOs, Women Leaders in the Cloud, and Emerging and Ascending Leaders, Lift mentorship program, regional meetings, leadership development initiatives, and opportunities to network and engage with women globally. For more information, visit http://www.ewf-usa.com.

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Emma Ramos, Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy, (929) 526-0298, emma@ewf-usa.com

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