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Nominations open for Cllr Awards 2025 ahead of ceremonies
Nominations open for Cllr Awards 2025 ahead of ceremonies

South Wales Argus

time10-06-2025

  • General
  • South Wales Argus

Nominations open for Cllr Awards 2025 ahead of ceremonies

The 2025 Cllr Awards, organised by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) and CCLA, celebrate the dedication and impact of councillors across England, Wales, and Scotland who have made a real difference in their communities. Jonathan Carr-West, chief executive of LGIU, said: "LGIU is delighted to once again present the annual Cllr Awards, a celebration of the outstanding commitment and creativity shown by our locally elected officials. "Councillors play a crucial role in the wellbeing of our communities. "Though much of their work happens quietly behind the scenes and without fanfare, their contributions are vital." Anyone can submit a nomination, including members of the public, fellow councillors, and council officers. Nominations must highlight a councillor's exceptional work over the past year and how it has positively impacted their community. The award categories include Community Champion, Leader of the Year, Young Councillor of the Year, Innovator of the Year, and Lifetime Legend. Shortlisted candidates will be announced in the autumn. Winners will be revealed at ceremonies in Glasgow and London on November 5 and November 18. Nominations are open until midnight on Wednesday, June 11.

Info-Tech Research Group Expands Annual Awards Program to Spotlight IT Leadership, Excellence, and Innovation
Info-Tech Research Group Expands Annual Awards Program to Spotlight IT Leadership, Excellence, and Innovation

Yahoo

time20-05-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Info-Tech Research Group Expands Annual Awards Program to Spotlight IT Leadership, Excellence, and Innovation

Reflecting the evolving role of IT in driving business success, Info-Tech Research Group, a global IT research and advisory firm, has announced the launch of its expanded Info-Tech Awards program to celebrate exceptional leaders and organizations across five new categories to celebrate both organizational impact and individuals in the industry. Nominations are now open for the 2025 program, with winners set to be announced in November. TORONTO, May 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Info-Tech Research Group, a global IT research and advisory firm, has officially launched its newly expanded Info-Tech Awards for 2025. The reimagined program now includes two distinct streams, Leader of the Year and Innovator of the Year, to honor both individual excellence and organizational impact in the field of IT. With five new award categories, the Info-Tech Awards program celebrates leaders and teams who have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and strategic alignment across their IT initiatives. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until July 31, 2025, with winners announced in November 2025. "The role of IT has evolved from being a service provider to being a strategic enabler. Recognizing the people and organizations behind that shift has never been more important. The Info-Tech Awards shine a light on the leaders and teams shaping what IT can achieve while raising the bar for what's possible in every sector and market," says Geraldine Mongay Vignau, Vice President of Customer Marketing at Info-Tech Research Group. "From operational excellence to bold, industry-defining innovation, these awards are more than recognition; they're a call to continue pushing boundaries and leading with purpose." Info-Tech Awards 2025 Categories and CriteriaWith expanded criteria and new categories, the Info-Tech Awards 2025 recognizes both individual technology leaders and innovative organizations that have driven measurable impact through strategy, execution, and alignment with business priorities. The Info-Tech Awards categories and descriptions are as follows: IT Impact Award – This award recognizes Info-Tech members who have delivered top-ranking stakeholder satisfaction by aligning IT services with strategic goals, measured through the CIO Business Vision diagnostic. This survey-based program captures stakeholder perspectives on IT performance, priorities, and impact to drive a successful IT strategy that focuses on what matters most to the organization. IT Excellence Award – This category honors leaders who have taken clear, measurable steps to improve IT processes and operational performance using Info-Tech's IT Management & Governance Program. This survey-based diagnostic is designed to identify strengths and weaknesses across 50 IT processes and guide improvement in the areas that are most important to the organization. IT Transformation Award – This award spotlights members who have implemented strategic initiatives that drive alignment between IT and broader business goals, guided by Info-Tech's CIO Playbook, which is a structured, 12-step framework designed to help CIOs systematically improve and transform IT performance. Women Leading IT Award – This recognition celebrates women in IT who exemplify innovation, inclusive leadership, and mentorship within their organizations and the broader industry, inspiring the next generation of leaders. Nominations from the public are welcomed for this category. Innovator of the Year Award – This distinction highlights any organization that has implemented groundbreaking IT initiatives that drive organizational success. This award honors those who have leveraged technology in innovative ways to solve challenges, enhance efficiency, or set new industry standards, shaping the future of IT and delivering exceptional value. Applications are accepted from both Info-Tech members and other organizations across the globe. Key Dates and Application Process Nomination Deadline: Nominations for all categories will close on July 31, 2025. Selection Process: Winners will be selected through a combination of diagnostic data, nomination forms, and interviews, with additional evaluations as required. Announcement & Recognition: Awards will be publicly announced in November 2025, with winners receiving a trophy and certificate to recognize their achievements. For full eligibility criteria and submission details, as well as detailed information about each of the awards, please visit the Info-Tech Awards 2025 page. To stay up to date with all further announcements, please follow Info-Tech Research Group on LinkedIn and X. Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2025 in Las VegasMedia professionals, including journalists, podcasters, and influencers, are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2025 to gain exclusive access to research, content, and interviews with industry leaders. For those unable to attend in person, Info-Tech offers a digital pass option, providing access to live-streamed keynotes, select sessions, and exclusive virtual interviews with speakers and analysts. Media professionals looking to apply for in-person or digital passes can contact pr@ to secure their spot and cover the latest advancements in IT for their audiences. Exhibitors are also invited to be part of Info-Tech LIVE and showcase their products and services to a highly engaged audience of IT decision-makers. For more information about becoming an Info-Tech LIVE exhibitor, please contact events@ About Info-Tech Research GroupInfo-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations. To learn more about Info-Tech's divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software-buying insights. Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Info-Tech Research Group View original content to download multimedia:

Info-Tech Research Group Expands Annual Awards Program to Spotlight IT Leadership, Excellence, and Innovation USA - English India - English USA
Info-Tech Research Group Expands Annual Awards Program to Spotlight IT Leadership, Excellence, and Innovation USA - English India - English USA

Cision Canada

time20-05-2025

  • Business
  • Cision Canada

Info-Tech Research Group Expands Annual Awards Program to Spotlight IT Leadership, Excellence, and Innovation USA - English India - English USA

Reflecting the evolving role of IT in driving business success, Info-Tech Research Group, a global IT research and advisory firm, has announced the launch of its expanded Info-Tech Awards program to celebrate exceptional leaders and organizations across five new categories to celebrate both organizational impact and individuals in the industry. Nominations are now open for the 2025 program, with winners set to be announced in November. TORONTO, May 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Info-Tech Research Group, a global IT research and advisory firm, has officially launched its newly expanded Info-Tech Awards for 2025. The reimagined program now includes two distinct streams, Leader of the Year and Innovator of the Year, to honor both individual excellence and organizational impact in the field of IT. With five new award categories, the Info-Tech Awards program celebrates leaders and teams who have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and strategic alignment across their IT initiatives. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until July 31, 2025, with winners announced in November 2025. "The role of IT has evolved from being a service provider to being a strategic enabler. Recognizing the people and organizations behind that shift has never been more important. The Info-Tech Awards shine a light on the leaders and teams shaping what IT can achieve while raising the bar for what's possible in every sector and market," says Geraldine Mongay Vignau, Vice President of Customer Marketing at Info-Tech Research Group. "From operational excellence to bold, industry-defining innovation, these awards are more than recognition; they're a call to continue pushing boundaries and leading with purpose." Info-Tech Awards 2025 Categories and Criteria With expanded criteria and new categories, the Info-Tech Awards 2025 recognizes both individual technology leaders and innovative organizations that have driven measurable impact through strategy, execution, and alignment with business priorities. The Info-Tech Awards categories and descriptions are as follows: IT Impact Award – This award recognizes Info-Tech members who have delivered top-ranking stakeholder satisfaction by aligning IT services with strategic goals, measured through the CIO Business Vision diagnostic. This survey-based program captures stakeholder perspectives on IT performance, priorities, and impact to drive a successful IT strategy that focuses on what matters most to the organization. IT Excellence Award – This category honors leaders who have taken clear, measurable steps to improve IT processes and operational performance using Info-Tech's IT Management & Governance Program. This survey-based diagnostic is designed to identify strengths and weaknesses across 50 IT processes and guide improvement in the areas that are most important to the organization. IT Transformation Award – This award spotlights members who have implemented strategic initiatives that drive alignment between IT and broader business goals, guided by Info-Tech's CIO Playbook, which is a structured, 12-step framework designed to help CIOs systematically improve and transform IT performance. Women Leading IT Award – This recognition celebrates women in IT who exemplify innovation, inclusive leadership, and mentorship within their organizations and the broader industry, inspiring the next generation of leaders. Nominations from the public are welcomed for this category. Innovator of the Year Award – This distinction highlights any organization that has implemented groundbreaking IT initiatives that drive organizational success. This award honors those who have leveraged technology in innovative ways to solve challenges, enhance efficiency, or set new industry standards, shaping the future of IT and delivering exceptional value. Applications are accepted from both Info-Tech members and other organizations across the globe. Key Dates and Application Process Nomination Deadline: Nominations for all categories will close on July 31, 2025. Selection Process: Winners will be selected through a combination of diagnostic data, nomination forms, and interviews, with additional evaluations as required. Announcement & Recognition: Awards will be publicly announced in November 2025, with winners receiving a trophy and certificate to recognize their achievements. For full eligibility criteria and submission details, as well as detailed information about each of the awards, please visit the Info-Tech Awards 2025 page. To stay up to date with all further announcements, please follow Info-Tech Research Group on LinkedIn and X. Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2025 in Las Vegas Media professionals, including journalists, podcasters, and influencers, are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2025 to gain exclusive access to research, content, and interviews with industry leaders. For those unable to attend in person, Info-Tech offers a digital pass option, providing access to live-streamed keynotes, select sessions, and exclusive virtual interviews with speakers and analysts. Media professionals looking to apply for in-person or digital passes can contact [email protected] to secure their spot and cover the latest advancements in IT for their audiences. Exhibitors are also invited to be part of Info-Tech LIVE and showcase their products and services to a highly engaged audience of IT decision-makers. For more information about becoming an Info-Tech LIVE exhibitor, please contact [email protected]. About Info-Tech Research Group Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations. To learn more about Info-Tech's divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software-buying insights. Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact [email protected].

Build from Within Alliance Names Chanell Scott Contreras as President & CEO
Build from Within Alliance Names Chanell Scott Contreras as President & CEO

Yahoo

time16-05-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Build from Within Alliance Names Chanell Scott Contreras as President & CEO

National Convening in Denver Celebrates Leadership Transition and 10-Year Anniversary ST. PAUL, Minn., May 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Build from Within Alliance (BfWA) proudly announces the appointment of Chanell Scott Contreras as its new President and CEO, succeeding founding leader Mihailo Temali, a pioneer in community economic development who is retiring after an extraordinary 40-year career. The transition comes as BfWA marks its 10th anniversary – a milestone that is being celebrated at its National Convening in Denver, May 14-17, 2025. The event is co-hosted by local BfWA member, Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC), and provides attendees with an on-the-ground look at their innovative community development initiatives. The gathering is bringing together over 100 practitioners, partners, and funders dedicated to advancing neighborhood transformation through comprehensive entrepreneurship support and resources. It serves as both a forward-looking gathering and a meaningful moment to honor Temali's lasting impact and legacy. Chanell Scott Contreras brings over 15 years of experience advancing strategies to build thriving communities through entrepreneurship, inclusive finance, and community economic development. Most recently, she served as CEO of Michigan Saves, where she championed accessible financing for clean and efficient energy solutions. Before that, she led ProsperUs Detroit, a BfWA member focused on supporting entrepreneurs in low-income neighborhoods. Contreras led ProsperUs' spin out from its former parent agency and grew it into one of the first Black-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) loan funds in Michigan. Contreras co-owns a small real estate company and previously owned a fair-trade ecommerce business. She was recognized by Crain's Detroit as a 2024 Notable Black Business Leader and included among their prestigious 40 Under 40 in 2021. She was selected as Leader of the Year by Community Economic Development Advocates of Michigan in 2021. "Chanell is a transformative leader whose deep commitment to entrepreneurship, equity, cultural competence, and community-rooted innovation makes her the ideal person to lead BfWA into its next chapter," said Temali. "Her work reflects the heart of this alliance — building local talent, investing in neighborhoods, and creating systems that truly work for all." Under Contreras' leadership, BfWA will continue to grow its national network of local organizations focused on building economic power and neighborhood transformation from within — cultivating entrepreneurship, training local talent, and supporting small business in economically disinvested communities across the country. "I am honored and excited to step into this role," said Contreras. "I've seen firsthand the power of investing in people and neighborhoods. BfWA is a national movement rooted in local genius, and I look forward to growing our collective impact alongside incredible leaders and partners." Also founder of the Neighborhood Development Center and Midtown Global Market in the Twin Cities, Temali leaves a legacy of unwavering commitment to community wealth-building. Under his guidance, BfWA has grown into a vibrant alliance advancing economic self-determination with 22 member organizations nationwide. About Build from Within Alliance Build from Within Alliance (BfWA) is a national network of community development organizations supporting local entrepreneurship in neighborhoods across the country. Drawing on the Neighborhood Development Center's pioneering model of concentrated small business resources and high-touch support, BfWA strengthens local economies in both urban and rural communities. Since its organic beginnings in 2015, BfWA has become a national leader in small business development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building. The Alliance includes 22 member organizations, has trained 4,500 entrepreneurs, and deployed $27.8 million in loan capital over the past five years – supporting the generation of $12 million in commercial rent and $45 million in payroll annually. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Dan Cowen | dan@ |

County honors Harren Gjersvik, say goodbye
County honors Harren Gjersvik, say goodbye

Yahoo

time22-04-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

County honors Harren Gjersvik, say goodbye

Apr. 22—In the recognition and awards portion of Tuesday morning's Mower County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board and several Mower County staff members honored County Administrator Trish Harren Gjersvik for over six years of service. Harren Gjersvik announced earlier this month that she was stepping down to take the City Administrator position with the City of Crosby, which is near Brainerd. The presentation, which was oftentimes emotional, featured several from the county who spoke directly to the impact Harren Gjersvik has had on their own time with the county. "When I started here, It was a leap of faith because I came from a county where I had an amazing administrator," said Kris Kohn, the head of Human Resources. "I really found a mentor and a teammate and someone who believes in my abilities." That support was a common theme across the board for many of those who spoke including Board Chair Polly Glynn, who lauded Harren Gjersvik for her dedication to the county and what she was leaving behind. "We are saying goodbye and allowing her to phase into retirement while being closer to her family," Glynn read from a statement. "Trish, you've left your tracks and you certainly paved the way. You will be missed, but never forgotten." At the same time, Harren Gjersvik has been recognized for her time collaborating with the City of Austin, something that was noted by Austin Police Chief David McKichan. "Everybody on the city side has said great things. She's been a great collaborative partner," McKichan said. "From the city perspective, she's just been a great person to work with and I think the city and county are much stronger for you being here." For her part, Harren Gjersvik expressed the joy she's had working in role as the first county administrator for Mower County after the transition from county coordinator. While she nearly left once before, this time she said everything was in the palace to make the move smooth. "I thought I was ready. The county was ready," Harren Gjersvik said. "Neither the county nor myself was ready and today we're in a very different place. There are so many great leaders I'm actually not needed. But more than helping guide the county to a stronger base, Harren Gjersvik said her favorite part was finding success with the employees of the county, something she did Tuesday morning when she announced that Kohn was this year's Leader of the Year for Mower County. "My favorite aspect of my job really is celebrating others," Harren Gjersvik said. "Kris is not just a leader, but a pillar of strength for everyone." Harren Gjersvik's last day with the county is Friday and then she will start her job with Crosby on April 28. Look for a feature on Harren Gjersvik looking back on her time with the county later this week.

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