Since 1998, the ORBIE Awards have recognized leadership excellence.
At the National ORBIE Awards, previous ORBIE winners are given the opportunity to compete for the title of National ORBIE Winner, with winners announced live at the National ORBIE Awards Dinner on the final evening of Converge26.
About the ORBIE Awards
The ORBIE Awards is the preeminent executive recognition program for C-suite leaders. Participants are nominated by their colleagues and community. Since its inception, the ORBIE Awards have recognized nearly 5,000 finalists, with over 800 leaders receiving this prestigious award.
Meet the Finalists
Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients, for:
- Leadership and management effectiveness
- Engagement in industry and community endeavors
- Driving meaningful business value and impact
Awards Events
Finalist Event
This live, national event is hosted on Zoom, where prior year national winners announce live the 2026 National ORBIE Awards finalists.
Most Interesting Leaders Dinner
The most exclusive event in the ORBIE Awards program is the Most Interesting Leaders Dinner Dinner. This event, themed “The Most Interesting Leaders in the World”, is a multi-course experience, with a chef-introduced menu and sommelier-selected wine pairings, led by finalists and attended by members and select sponsor executives.
National ORBIE Awards
ORBIE winners from across North America compete for the National ORBIE Award. Winners are announced live during the National ORBIE Dinner, a broadcast-quality, professionally produced, awards ceremony recognizing outstanding technology leaders in the business community.
