Leadership Role: Candidates should currently hold a senior leadership position in a technology-related organisation, demonstrating strategic vision and effective decision-making capabilities.

Innovation and Impactful Contributions: Candidates must showcase a track record of innovation and impactful contributions within the technology sector. This may include successful product launches, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, or breakthrough research that has advanced industry standards.

Inspiration and Industry Recognition: Candidates should inspire others through their leadership and have garnered industry recognition for their achievements and contributions to the field of technology.

Ethical Leadership: Candidates must exhibit ethical leadership practices, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and accountability in their professional conduct and decision-making.

Achievements Benefitting Society: The candidate's technological advancements should have a positive impact on society, improving lives, enhancing efficiency, or addressing societal challenges through innovative solutions.

Innovation and Technological Impact: Assessment of the nominee's innovative contributions to technology, including the development of new products, services, or technological advancements that have significantly impacted the industry or society.

Leadership and Vision: Evaluation of leadership qualities demonstrated through strategic vision, decision-making, and the ability to inspire and lead teams towards achieving technological excellence and business success.

Industry Influence: Recognition of the nominee's influence on the technology sector, including thought leadership, advocacy for industry advancements, and contributions to shaping technological trends and standards.

Business Acumen: Assessment of business achievements and outcomes under the nominee's leadership, such as revenue growth, market expansion, profitability, or successful implementation of technological strategies.

Impact on Diversity and Inclusion: Contribution to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the technology industry through initiatives, mentorship, or advocacy efforts that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Client or User Impact: Evaluation of the nominee's impact on clients, users, or stakeholders through technological innovations that enhance user experience, solve industry challenges, or meet customer needs effectively.

Innovative Thinking: Demonstrates a creative approach to problem-solving and a track record of introducing novel ideas or technologies that drive innovation within the technology sector.

Strategic Vision: Articulates a clear and compelling vision for the future of technology, aligning organisational goals with industry trends and technological advancements.

Effective Communication: Communicates ideas, strategies, and objectives clearly and persuasively to stakeholders, fostering understanding, buy-in, and alignment across teams and organisations.

Collaborative Leadership: Leads by example in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, knowledge sharing, and collective achievement of goals.

Adaptability: Demonstrates agility and resilience in navigating technological advancements, market changes, and business challenges, adjusting strategies and approaches to achieve successful outcomes.

Innovation Impact: Quantifying the impact of the leader's innovative initiatives, such as the number of patents filed, new product launches, or breakthrough technologies introduced.

Team Performance: Assessing team productivity and effectiveness under the leader's guidance, including metrics on project completion rates, efficiency improvements, and employee satisfaction.

Financial Metrics: Measuring financial growth and performance metrics attributable to the leader's strategies, such as revenue growth, profitability, cost savings through technology implementations, or return on investment.

Industry Recognition: Evaluating industry accolades, awards, and recognitions received by the leader, highlighting their influence and reputation within the technology sector.

Customer Satisfaction: Gauging customer feedback and satisfaction scores related to products, services, or technological solutions delivered under the leader's direction.

Technology Adoption: Tracking technology adoption rates and success in deploying innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, or industry standards.

Social Impact: Assessing the leader's contributions to societal goals through technology, such as initiatives promoting digital inclusion, sustainability, or community engagement.

Industry Disruption: Recognises the leader's role in driving significant changes and innovations that disrupt traditional industry practices and reshape market dynamics.

Global Impact: Evaluates the leader's influence and contributions on a global scale, through international partnerships, market expansion strategies, or global technological advancements.

Diversity and Inclusion: Assesses commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the technology sector, promoting diverse teams, inclusive practices, and equitable opportunities.

Sustainability: Acknowledges efforts to integrate sustainable practices and initiatives into technology strategies, promoting environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

Responsible AI: Demonstrates ethical leadership in the development and deployment of AI technologies, ensuring fairness, transparency, and ethical considerations in AI applications.

Education and Mentorship: Contributions to advancing education and mentorship in technology, fostering talent development, and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education initiatives.

Entrepreneurial Spirit: Recognises entrepreneurial achievements or initiatives that have driven innovation, created new ventures, or scaled technology startups within the industry.