Haven’t had a chance to nominate a colleague, peer or mentor yet for the Global Achievement Awards ? Great news, the deadline has been extended to April 23!

There are a few updates to the awards this year. With so many awards to choose from, let’s take a look at a few of them. These awards are similar in that they recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on the security industry during the past year.

(ISC)² Government Professional Award

This award recognizes regional government information security leaders who have made significant security developments at the federal, state or local level in a department, agency or the entire government. Candidates must have at least three years of work experience. The awardee will be recognized for achievements with an initiative or project within the last 12 months in at least one of the following areas: workforce, technology or process/policy improvements, and/or community awareness. If you know someone worthy of this distinction, learn more about the (ISC)² Government Professional Award and the nomination process.

(ISC)² Mid-Career Professional Award

The Mid-Career Professional Award recognizes an individual who has at least six years of work experience directly related to cybersecurity. Nominees should have demonstrated commitment and achievement in managing or implementing a vital component of a cyber, information, software, or infrastructure project within the last 12 months. Their projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria: impact, implementation, innovation, dedication, and development.

If your nominee doesn’t quite have the required six years of experience, the (ISC)² Rising Star Professional Award is a similar award for professionals with less than three years of experience.

These are just a few of the (ISC)² Global Achievement Awards. Learn more about all of them and the nomination process at https://www.isc2.org/About/Award-Programs/ .

As a reminder, if you nominate an awardee, you’ll receive a complimentary pass to attend (ISC)² Security Congress 2021 and so will your nominee! In addition, awardees will receive other benefits .