Global Achievement Archive

ISACA Technology for Humanity Award

Recognizes an individual, program or organization whose efforts in connecting with underserved communities or underrepresented individuals has helped bridge the digital divide.

2023: Chiaka Ben-Obi
“For championing efforts to transform Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to a digitized organization, thereby bridging disparities among living standards and reducing fraud, and for supporting coding programs for women and children.”

2022: Code Your Dreams
““For leadership in empowering the next generation of civic-minded technologists.”

2021: Niel Harper, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE
“For contributions to capacity building across the world towards the development of affordable, open and user-centric Internet infrastructure.”

ISACA Educational Excellence Award

Recognizes an inspiring educator or academic at the primary, secondary or tertiary educational level or an educational institution with inspiring initiatives who has empowered students to pursue careers advancing technology.

2023: Jeimy J. Cano M., Ph.D, Ed.D.
“For his passion and pedagogy sharing his extensive knowledge in Information Security and Cybersecurity.

2022: Andre Pitkowski, CRISC, CGEIT
“For significant contributions to undergraduate student education in IT governance and information security and empowering future and current ISACA members and professionals.”

2021: Dr. Mahesh S. Raisinghani, CISM
“For inspirational mentorship of all university students, encouraging more women to pursue technology careers and teaching a thought-provoking curriculum around data privacy, security and technology management.”

ISACA Inspirational Leadership Award

Recognizes a visionary leader who has inspired organizations and professionals to advance and adapt within a digital world.

2023: Ramona Ratiu, CISA, CISM
“For inspiring work, education, mentorship, and guidance to advance current and future generations of technologists and advocating for women worldwide.”

2022: Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Chief Information Technology Officer, National Information Technology Development Agency
“For leadership in bridging the digital divide by providing computers and other IT infrastructure to rural areas and schools and for providing virtual libraries.”

2021: Kyla Guru
“For inspiring achievements as a young professional in leading the next generation of cyber leaders and privacy protectors for securing digital citizens.”

ISACA Innovative Solutions Award

Recognizes an individual or organization who has developed or utilized technology to solve business or societal challenges.

2023: Castlepoint Systems
“For innovating in the area of information risk and security management with Artificial Intelligence.”

2022: Eventcombo
“For enabling community connections and continuing education virtually during a global pandemic through innovative EventTech solutions.”

2021: Yoshimasa Masuda, Ph.D., CISM, CGEIT
“For his contribution to establishing the Adaptive Integrated Digital Architecture Framework (AIDAF) for digital transformation and innovation in a digital IT era.”

Retired Global Achievement Awards

The following awards were retired from the Global Achievement Awards category in 2020. ISACA continues to acknowledge the contributions of these past award recipients.

ISACA Chair’s Award

Recognizes an individual who has made an exceptional impact on ISACA or the business technology profession. This award is presented at the discretion of the ISACA Chair.

Chairs Awards Past Recipients

  • 2020 – Dedicated to the passionate members, chapters, chapter leaders and volunteers of the ISACA organization.

    • “Over the last 50 years, ISACA has demonstrated outstanding thought and industry leadership, innovation and, more recently, resilience and focus in times of rapid transformational change in both the industry we serve and the association itself. Our members, chapters, chapter leaders and volunteers have been the heart of this organization, have continued to dutifully serve our professional community and make ISACA the greatest organization serving IT audit, security, risk and governance professionals in the world.”

  • 2019 – Joseph Mendez

    • “For exceptional leadership in advancing ISACA chapters by enhancing tools and services provided and facilitating deeper collaboration among chapters and between ISACA international and the chapters.”

  • 2019 – Dr. Peter Weill

    • “For developing and sharing ground-breaking, data-driven reports and insights about digital business models and transformation for ISACA Leadership’s strategy efforts and with ISACA members.”

  • 2018 - Gail Coury

    • “For inspirational leadership and dedication to advancing women in technology and for supporting the formation of ISACA’s philanthropic strategy and activities.”

    ISACA President’s Award. (Prior to 2018 the award was called the ISACA President’s Award; the award name was updated in 2018 to ISACA Chair’s Award.)

  • 2017 – Andre Pitkowski, Edward G. Schwartz, Jeff M. Spivey
  • 2016 – Rosemary Amato, Garry Barnes
  • 2015 – Debbie Lew, Garry Barnes, Vittal Raj, Max Shanahan
  • 2014 – Jeff Spivey, Allan Boardman, Christos Dimitriadis
  • 2013 – Robert E Stroud
  • 2012 – John Kuyers
  • 2011 – Howard Nicholson, Greg Grocholski, Tony Hayes
  • 2009 – Howard Nicholson
  • 2008 – Robert Parker
  • 2007 – Paul Williams, John Kuyers, John W. Lainhart IV, Michael Cangemi
  • 2006 – Erik Guldentops
  • 2005 – Ricardo Bria
  • 2004 – Dean Kingsley, Eddy Schuermans, Fred Lily
  • 2003 – Johann Telle Meryk
  • 2002 – Robert Roussey, July Culliney
  • 2001 – Jae Woo Lee
  • 2000 – Hugh Parkes
  • 1998 – Lily Shue
  • 1996 – Patrick Stachtchenko, Emil D’Angelo, Kevin Weston, Akira Matsuo, Hugh Penri-Williams, Sherry Hilley, Bernie Wedge
  • 1995 – John W. Lainhart IV
  • 1994 – Lily Shue, Bjoern Haampland, Margaret Wright, Tohiko Hoshino, Peter Cluck, Emil D’Angelo, Kevin Weston, Cindy Soule, Gary Hardy, Akira Matsuo
  • 1993 – Lily Shue, John Robles, Bernie Wedge
  • 1992 – Lily Shue, Richard Tuck, John Minta

ISACA Michael Cangemi Best Book/Author Award

Recognizes an individual or co-authors for major contributions to ISACA publications in the field of IS audit, control, risk, governance and/or security.

    Best Book/Author Award - Past Recipients

  • 2020 – Ian James Cooke

    • "IS Audit Basics: Developing the IT Audit Plan Using COBIT 2019,” ISACA® Journal, volume 3, 2019.

  • 2019 - Guy Pearce

    • "The Power of IT Investment Risk Quantification and Visualization: IT Portfolio Management." ISACA® Journal, volume 4, 2018.

  • 2018 – Ahmet Efe

    • “A Model Proposal for Organizational Prudence and Wisdom Within Governance of Business and Enterprise IT.” COBIT Focus, 6 March 2017.

  • 2017 – Phillimon Zongo

    • “The Automation Conundrum.” ISACA® Journal, volume 1, 2017.

  • 2016 – Ed Gelbstein
  • 2015 – Tommie Singleton
  • 2014 – Nageswaran Kumaresan
  • 2013 – Steven J. Ross
  • 2012 – Angsuman Dutta, Dan Dopp
  • 2011 – Dave Chennault, Chuck Strain
  • 2010 – Chong Ee
  • 2009 – C. Warren Axelrod
  • 2008 – Alex Woda
  • 2007 – Jason Bellone, Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, Juan Rodriguez
  • 2006 – Charles McKinney
  • 2005 – Bob Frelinger
  • 2004 – Fred Lily
  • 2003 – Gary L. Hardy
  • 2002 – Anne Carasik
  • 2001 – Yeun Tak Yu, Sau Fun Tang, Kap Lok Poon, Tsong Yueh Chen
  • 2000 – Mark Bigler
  • 1999 – Dr. Ilieva Ageenko
  • 1998 – Linda Garceau, Victor Matos, Santosh Misra
  • 1997 – Fred Lily

ISACA Eugene M. Frank Award for Meritorious Performance

Recognizes an individual whose longstanding service in multiple roles, including key volunteer leadership positions, has contributed to ISACA’s global success.

Meritorious Performance - Past Recipients

  • 2020 - Jo Stewart-Rattray

    • "For leadership in the SheLeadsTech program and advocating for women in tech globally.”

  • 2019 - Allan Boardman

    • “For more than 20 years of meritorious service at international, regional and chapter levels to advance ISACA’s purpose and promise and for exemplifying the core values.”

  • 2018 - Christian Palomino

    • “For contributions to ISACA’s Certifications with long-standing service and leadership roles in exam development, job practice analysis, and translation support.”

  • 2017 – Greg Grocholski
  • 2016 – Robert E Stroud
  • 2015 – Ron Saull
  • 2014 – Kenneth L. Vander Wal
  • 2013 – Lynn Lawton
  • 2011 – Everett C. Johnson
  • 2009 – Marios Damianides
  • 2008 – Emil G. D’Angelo
  • 2007 – Robert S. Roussey
  • 2005 – Paul Williams
  • 2003 – Patrick Stachtchenko
  • 2001 – Akira Matsuo
  • 1999 – Jon Singleton
  • 1997 – John Beveridge
  • 1996 – Deepak Sarup, Michael Donahue
  • 1995 – John Kuyers
  • 1994 – Jorge Wheatley
  • 1993 – John Minta
  • 1992 – Akira Matsuo, Steve Downing
  • 1991 – Robert Parker
  • 1989 – Michael Cangemi
  • 1988 – John W. Lainhart IV
  • 1987 – Donald Grant
  • 1986 – Ingrid Oveson

ISACA John Kuyers Award for Best Speaker

Recognizes an individual for outstanding speaking achievements at an ISACA sponsored event.

Best Speaker Past Recipients

  • 2020 - Arnulfo Espinosa Domínguez

    • “For his ability to present complex concepts to audiences in simple manner and for sharing his passion and knowledge by speaking at ISACA events.”

  • 2019 - Bruno Horta Soares

    • “For leading multiple outstanding COBIT® 5 workshops at ISACA International conferences and for contributions in sharing knowledge at ISACA events.”

  • 2018 - Mark Thomas

    • “For contributions to ISACA’s continuing education efforts by delivering outstanding presentations at ISACA events.”

  • 2017 - Justine Bone

    • “For outstanding presentations at the 2016 CSX conferences and for helping raise awareness of the Connecting Women Leaders in Technology initiative and Cybersecurity Nexus Program.”

  • 2016 – Mark Thomas
  • 2015 – Jo Stewart-Rattray
  • 2014 – Theresa Grafenstine
  • 2013 – Ramses Gallego
  • 2012 – Robert E Stroud
  • 2011 – Vernon Poole
  • 2010 – John Hidalgo, Carlos Villamizar
  • 2009 – John Beveridge
  • 2008 – Barry D. Lewis, John Galloway Tannahill
  • 2007 – John P. Pironti, Anthony P. Noble
  • 2006 – Jeffrey L. Roth, Marcelo Hector Gonzalez
  • 2005 – John Mitchell
  • 2004 – Robert Clyde, Lucio Molina Focazzio
  • 2003 – Dr. Eugene Schultz, Donald F. Caniglia
  • 2002 – Ken Doughty, Frank Yam
  • 2001 – Peter Hill
  • 2000 – Craig McGuffin
  • 1999 – Hendrik Ceulemans
  • 1998 – Hugh Penri-Williams
  • 1997 – Daniel Ramos

ISACA John W. Lainhart IV Common Body of Knowledge Award

Recognizes an individual for major contributions to the development and enhancement of the common body of knowledge used by constituents of the Association.

Common Body of Knowledge Award - Past Recipients

  • 2019 - Mohammed J. Khan

    • Citation: “For contributions in thought leadership in writing several ISACA publications and speaking at conference sessions to educate professionals.”

  • 2018 - Jack Freund, Ph.D.

    • “For contributions in developing the CRISC Certification and for ensuring the integrity and quality of the CRISC Certification exam content.”

  • 2017 - Ian James Cooke

    • “For contributions to the development and enhancement of ISACA publications and certification training modules.”

  • 2016 – Howard Schmidt
  • 2015 – Theresa Grafenstine
  • 2014 – Robert E Stroud
  • 2013 – Christos K. Dimitriadis
  • 2012 – Patrick Stachtchenko, John W. Lainhart IV, Derek Oliver
  • 2011 – Dr. Graham Gal
  • 2010 – Urs Fischer
  • 2009 – Krag Brotby
  • 2008 – Debra L. Mallette
  • 2007 – Jimmy Heschl
  • 2006 – Kenneth L. Vander Wal
  • 2005 – Reynaldo de la Fuente
  • 2004 – Jean-Louis Leignel
  • 2003 – Chris Fox
  • 2002 – Maxwell Shanahan
  • 2001 – Eddy Schuermans, Gary Hardy
  • 2000 – Erik Guidentops
  • 1999 – Akira Matsuo, Lily Shue
  • 1998 – Deepak Sarup
  • 1997 – Michael Donahue

ISACA Harold Weiss Award for Outstanding Achievement

Recognizes an individual for sustained contributions to the advancement of the governance of enterprise IT.

Outstanding Achievement Past Recipients

  • 2020– Andre Pitkowski

    • “For his significant contributions toward the GEIT profession and within the Latin America region.”

  • 2019 – Carlos Manuel Fernández Sánchez

    • “For contributions to promoting and improving IT governance through promoting COBIT® and ISO standards and for longstanding services as a practitioner and teacher.”

  • 2018 - Nikesh Dubey

    • “For sustained contributions to the IT governance, risk, and compliance community through innovative concepts, tireless drive, leadership and passion.”

  • 2017 - Tichaona Zororo

    • “For leadership in enhancing ISACA’s presence in South Africa and our global community and for promoting COBIT 5.”

  • 2016 – Sushil Chatterji
  • 2015 – Francisco Javier Peris Montesinos
  • 2014 – Masatoshi Kajimoto
  • 2013 – Krishna Seeburn
  • 2012 – Nalin Wijetilleke
  • 2009 – Patrick Stachtchenko
  • 2007 – Rolf M. von Roessing
  • 2006 – Kenneth Doughty
  • 2005 – Avinash Kadam
  • 2002 – Arnold Dito
  • 2001 – Fred Lily
  • 2000 – Peter DeKoninck
  • 1999 – Michael Sobol
  • 1997 – Erik Guidentops, Dr. Jae Woo Lee
  • 1993 – Bernie Creenaune
  • 1992 – Ira Weiss, Hugh Parkes
  • 1991 – K. Wayne Snipes, Jr., Sheryl Skolnik
  • 1988 – Fred Gallegos
  • 1987 – Ken Pollack
  • 1985 – Harold Weiss

ISACA Paul Williams Award for Inspirational Leadership

Recognizes an ISACA volunteer for inspirational leadership and exemplifying dedication to the organization and its members through a specific program or initiative.

Inspirational Leadership Past Recipients

  • 2019 - Sarah Orton

    • “For inspirational leadership in raising awareness of the SheLeadsTech program.”

  • 2017 - Leonard Ong

    “For strong volunteer leadership in expanding ISACA’s engagement with ISACA chapters as well as collaborating with other regional and global organizations.”

  • 2016 – Tony Hayes
  • 2015 – Greg Grocholski
  • 2014 – Jo Stewart-Rattray
  • 2013 – Lynn Lawton
  • 2012 – Everett Johnson
  • 2011 – Michael Cangemi
  • 2009 – Paul Williams