CTO of The Year Award 2024

Are you ready to celebrate innovation, excellence, and leadership in the world of Wi-Fi technology? The WBA proudly presents the prestigious CTO of The Year Award an unparalleled recognition of the visionary minds driving the future of wireless connectivity.

Deadline: 23.59PT, 30 June 2024

Recognizing Trailblazers

This award is designed to honor the brightest minds who have pushed the boundaries of Wi-Fi technology, transforming the way we connect, communicate, and collaborate. It’s a platform to acknowledge the CTOs who have revolutionized industries, driven groundbreaking advancements, and paved the way for a more connected world.

Global Impact

The WBA CTO of The Year Award is not just about local accomplishments; it’s a global stage that highlights the impact of Wi-Fi innovation worldwide. Whether it’s enabling smart cities, powering IoT ecosystems, or enhancing remote work experiences, these leaders have played a vital role in shaping the digital landscape.

Excellence Rewarded

The WBA CTO of The Year Award is a celebration of excellence, expertise, and dedication. It’s a unique opportunity to witness the unveiling of the next luminary in the Wi-Fi industry and celebrate their accomplishments alongside the who’s who of the tech world.

Voting Process

The CTO of the Year Award will be judged by Members of the WBA Chief Technology Officer’s Work Group (CTOG), made up of senior executives from a wide range of technology companies globally. A peer review of the work and excellence in the world of Wi-Fi. In the event that there is only one nominee, there will be no formal voting process, and the WBA will publicly announce the award winner at the coming Wireless Global Congress.

Eligibility

This award is outside of the other categories of the WBA Annual Industry Awards. To be eligible to enter, the CTO must be a member of the WBA CTO Group.

Rules of Entry
Terms and Conditions

For successful participation in the Wi-Fi Industry Achievement Awards, we require the following from all entrants:

  1. Entry Title: Each submission must include a descriptive title.
  2. Main Entry Length: Main entries should encompass 500 to 1000 words.

The entries will be subject to review by the esteemed members of the WBA CTO Group, who will then progress to the voting phase.

Here are the essential details regarding the voting process:

Voter Eligibility: Only members of the WBA CTOG hold the privilege to engage in the voting process.

Voting Criteria: Each CTOG member can cast a single vote for a nominee based on their contributions, innovation, leadership, and impact on the Wi-Fi industry.

Voting Period: The voting window will be open from 19 March to 30 June 2024. CTOG Members can cast their votes at any time during this period.

Anonymity: To ensure a fair and impartial process, the voting procedure will be entirely anonymous. The identity of voters will remain undisclosed.

Nominee Voting: Nominees are not eligible to vote for themselves.

In the event that there is only one nominee, there will be no formal voting process, and the WBA will publicly announce the award winner at the coming Wireless Global Congress.

Shortlists will be announced on 23 September 2024.

Winners will NOT be notified prior to the presentation ceremony at WBA Wireless Global Congress in Paris.

Presentation of the Awards will take place at the WBA Wireless Global Congress on 9 October 2024, during the Industry Awards Ceremony.

Entry Fee:

Submission for the award requires a non-refundable payment of US$350. This fee applies regardless of whether the entry secures a winning position.
Your dedication to the Wi-Fi industry is commendable, and we look forward to receiving your submission. Should you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. The submission deadline is 30 June 2024

WBA CTO of the Year Submission 2024

Please fill out the form below to apply for the WBA CTO of the Year Award.

Part 1: Details of the primary contact person

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Please provide your phone number including the country code. We will contact you about your entry if necessary.

Part 2: Submission Details

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        Part 3: Awards Payment and Submission

        Submission for the award requires a non-refundable payment of US$350. This fee applies regardless of whether the entry secures a winning position. Please note that your entry will not be processed until the award entry fee of US$350 has been settled. After you click the ‘Submit’ button, you will be taken to a secure Paypal website for the payment. You can pay with a Paypal account or a credit card. When the transaction is completed, you will receive a notification.

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