#### Recognizing excellence in technology leadership since 1998.

For over 20 years, the CIO ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership, innovation and excellence in this rapidly growing, CIO-led national professional association.

The Houston CIO ORBIE® Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in Houston. The Houston CIO ORBIE® Awards honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. CIOs are typically recognized in multiple categories, based on the size and scope of their organization and responsibilities.

[Meet the 2026 Winners](/content/awards/2026/index.html) [View All CIO ORBIE Finalists & Winners](https://orbie.org/archive/houston)

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##### Meet the Winners

#### Meet the 2026 top technology leaders in Houston.

The 2026 Houston CIO ORBIE Awards were held on April 24, 2026 at the Marriott Marquis Houston.

[Meet the 2026 Winners & Finalists](/content/awards/2026/index.html)

## Judging Criteria

Nominees must meet the following requirements:

- Holds the title of chief information officer or equivalent senior IT executive position.
- Is a member of senior management.
- Primarily responsible for the IT operations of an organization or subsidiary based in Houston.

Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients.

- Leadership and management effectiveness
- Business value created by technology innovation
- Engagement in industry and community endeavors