Each year, Security magazine highlights the accomplishments of industry leaders in our Most Influential People in Security awards program. Nominations for the 2023 awards are now open!

Help us recognize the unsung heroes of the security industry — nominate a security leader to be named one of Security magazine's 2023 Most influential People in Security. Click here to nominate a security leader for the 2023 Most Influential People in Security award.

With our annual Most Influential People in Security program, Security aims to spotlight enterprise security executives and professionals at the forefront of the industry, leading the way in security and acting as mentors and true examples of leaders. We are looking to highlight the efforts of security practitioners, public servants, association executives and thought leaders. 

Who would make a good nominee?

  • Chief security officers and chief information security officers,
  • Public servants who best serve or challenge security executives and their mission,
  • Association executives with a successful track record,
  • Individuals researching or developing security technology.

Nominations will be considered based on leadership qualities and the overall positive impact their security projects, programs or departments have on their shareholders, organizations, colleagues and the general public. Recipients will be honored in the September 2023 issue of Security magazine as well as online.

Nominations are due by May 12, 2023. To access the nomination form, please visit www.securitymagazine.com/nominate-the-most-influential-people-in-security.

To learn about the winners from each year, please click here.