The CyberScape Flywheel Awards
The Flywheel Awards recognize the accomplishments made by federal employees and the programs that they work on that transform and innovate federal technology.
Awards Timeline
Entry Deadline Extended: January 5, 2024
Finalists Announced: January 12, 2024
Winners Announced: March 7, 2024 at the CyberScape Summit
The Defense IT Flywheel Award Categories
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Cyber Defender
The Cyber Defender demonstrates a commitment to fostering a cyber-aware culture within their organization, prioritizes cyber hygiene, and advocates for best cybersecurity practices, funding and resources. This individual has either established or is on their way to establishing themselves as a leading expert in federal cybersecurity trends, pain points and solutions.
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Zero Trust Advocate
The Zero Trust Advocate consistently demonstrates a commitment to educating about zero trust architecture, working with leadership to move towards zero trust architecture, and taking actionable steps to advance zero trust principles and a zero trust mindset.
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Cybersecurity Rising Star
The Rising Star is a newcomer to cybersecurity leadership and demonstrates a commitment to either building cyber awareness, launching bold new cybersecurity programs/initiatives or challenging existing norms to improve cybersecurity within their organization.
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Cyber Leader
The Cyber Leader award recognizes outstanding leadership. This person inspires others to see a vision for a safe and secure cyber world in and out of the federal government through developing and upskilling the workforce.
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CISO of the Year
The CISO of the Year award honors a visionary leader who goes the extra mile to empower their organization to enhance cybersecurity measures. This individual is an architect of cybersecurity excellence, championing the implementation of robust security protocols and strategically aligning security efforts with overarching business objectives.
Why the Flywheel?
The flywheel — a critical component in a machine to increase its momentum — is also a critical symbol representing our goal to keep federal IT decision-makers informed on technology’s impact on government. This momentum is what fuels the constant need for transformers to innovate around strategies, systems and tools to protect networks and infrastructure and develop the cybersecurity workforce.
Criteria
- The Flywheel Awards are open to the federal IT community (federal employees).
- Entries that have won past Flywheel Awards are eligible for the current competition.
- Submissions are limited to 500 words.
- All achievements must be from January 2023 – present.
Submissions Should Include
- The responsibilities that the nominee holds in the federal IT space
- What aspects of their performance distinguish them as exceptional?
- What was accomplished in 2023 that is award worthy?
Tips
- These awards recognize individuals.
- Individuals at all job levels are eligible.
- When applicable, specify a particular project the individual excelled at over the past year.
Entries are judged by the GovCIO Media & Research Editorial Team.
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