Category 03

GRC & Compliance

Governance, risk, compliance professionals, policy architects, auditors who implement ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2 and build organizational trust frameworks.

Opens Sunday, September 13, 2026 ← All categories

89
Applicants
5
Finalists
8
Winners

Who should apply

  • ISO 27001 / NIST / SOC 2 implementers and auditors
  • Risk managers building enterprise risk frameworks
  • Privacy officers ensuring data protection compliance
  • Policy architects designing security governance
  • Compliance leads who streamlined audit readiness

What judges look for

  • Successful certification or audit with measurable risk reduction
  • Compliance automation that reduced manual effort significantly
  • Framework adoption that improved organizational security culture
  • Policy programs that prevented incidents or regulatory penalties
  • Cross-functional work bridging security, legal, and business teams

Eligibility

Universal criteria

Experience & leadership

3–5+ years in technology, mid-tier (non-CXO) roles, proven leadership and impact.

Innovation & creativity

Demonstrated problem-solving and creative solutions within your field.

Growth & mentorship

Continuous learning plus developing others through mentorship or training.

Adaptability & resilience

Proven resilience through crises or significant organizational change.

Ethics & responsibility

High ethical standards, diversity & inclusion, community and sustainability work.

Candidates

Nominees in GRC & Compliance

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Common questions

FAQ

I work in banking compliance β€” is that tech enough?

If you use technology to manage compliance (GRC platforms, automated controls, continuous monitoring), absolutely.

Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026

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