EWF Awards
Providing Acknowledgement and Recognition
The EWF Awards honor individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the advancement of women in cybersecurity, privacy, and risk. The Women of Influence Awards recognizes outstanding women leaders who have made a lasting impact in their fields. EWF Allyship Award recognizes those who support and advocate for women within their organizations, while the EWF Corporate Award celebrates companies that implement initiatives fostering gender diversity and career development for women. All recipients and finalists are celebrated at the EWF Annual Conference Awards Luncheon, acknowledging their remarkable achievements and leadership.
2026 Nominations Are Closed
Stay tuned for the Finalists announcement!
WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARDS SPONSORED BY:
The annual Women of Influence Awards honor five women for their accomplishments and leadership roles in the fields of Information Security, Risk Management, and Privacy. The awards recognize women in five categories: Private Solutions Provider, Corporate Practitioner, Nonprofit/Public Sector/Academia, One to Watch, and Executive of the Year. Recipients and finalists are celebrated at an in-person ceremony during the EWF Annual Conference.
To see past recipients and finalists and to learn more, visit our website.
The EWF Allyship Award, established in 2021, recognizes executives who support women within their organizations. Originally named the EWF Male Catalyst Award, it now embraces inclusivity, honoring both men and women who champion women’s success in our male-dominated field. The award celebrates those who actively support and empower women to reach their full potential.
To see past recipients and finalists and to learn more, visit our website.
The EWF Corporate Award honors a corporation that actively engages and develops women leaders while pushing their industry forward by demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity of thought and strong leadership. Key considerations include: the number of women promoted to first-level leadership, overall career advancement for women, particularly in information security, privacy, and risk, and more.
To see past recipients and finalists and to learn more, visit our website.