August 5, 2023

Join us at the Park MGM in Las Vegas for the 2023 ISSA International Awards Gala

Step into brilliance and achievement at the 2023 ISSA International Awards Gala at the Park MGM in dazzling Las Vegas on August 5 for an exclusive evening of extraordinary talent, visionary inspiration, and remarkable camaraderie, as we celebrate the achievements of cybersecurity professionals.

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Brilliance Unleashed: Celebrate, Learn, Connect, and Embrace Las Vegas

Experience the pinnacle of information security at the 2023 ISSA International Awards Gala. Join us to celebrate outstanding achievements, gain exclusive insights from industry experts, expand your network, and immerse yourself in the electric energy of Las Vegas.

Celebrate Excellence

Join us in applauding the outstanding achievements of cybersecurity professionals.

Gain Exclusive Insights

Gain invaluable insights from industry experts, shaping the future of information security.

Learn From the Best

Discover the secrets of success from chapters worldwide, gaining actionable insights.

Supercharge Your Career

Catapult your career, seize fresh opportunities, and thrive in this dynamic industry.

Expand Your Network

Unleash new opportunities as you connect, collaborate, and cultivate relationships.

Experience Las Vegas

Experience the energy and excitement of Las Vegas while networking at the gala.

Secure Your Spot at the 2023 ISSA International Awards Gala

Don't miss out on one of the most anticipated events of the year! Join us for an extraordinary evening of celebration, inspiration, and networking at the 2023 ISSA International Awards Gala in Las Vegas.

Celebrating Excellence and Achievement

Embrace the spirit of recognition as we honor remarkable contributions across a diverse range of categories in the field of information security.

Hall of Fame

Honor Roll

Volunteer of the Year

Chapter of the Year

President's Choice for Public Service

Security Professional of the Year

Honoring the Vanguard: Senior Members, Fellows, and Distinguished Fellows

At the 2023 ISSA International Gala, we pay tribute to the vanguard of information security: revered individuals have blazed trails, challenged conventions, and achieved greatness in their relentless pursuit of excellence.

Senior Members

Fellows

Distinguished Fellows

Investing in the Future: ISSA Education Foundation

Join us in supporting the ISSA Education Foundation—a nonprofit organization that empowers aspiring cyber security professionals. Through scholarships, training opportunities, and grants, the foundation fosters the growth and development of individuals pursuing careers in this vital field. Let’s shape the future of cyber security together.

Gala Program

Time Award Presenters
5:00PM – 6PM Cocktail Reception
6:00PM Dinner Seating Commences
6:15PM-9:00PM Welcome Speech Candy Alexander, ISSA International President
Master of Ceremonies Intro Mark Hahn, ISSA Awards Committee Co-Chair
Volunteer of the Year Award
Honors members who have made a significant difference to their chapter, the association, or the information security community through dedicated and selfless service to ISSA		 Betty Burke, ISSA International Board Member
Security Professional of the Year Award
Honors one individual who best exemplifies the most outstanding standards and achievement in information security in the preceding year.		 Lee Nealy, ISSA International Board Member
Chapters of the Year Award (Small, Medium, Large, International)
Recognizes chapters that have done an exceptional job of supporting ISSA’s mission, serving their member communities and providing professional growth opportunities.		 Alex Grohman, ISSA International Board Member
ISSA Honor Roll
Induction recognizes an individual’s sustained contributions to the information security community, the advancement of the association and enhancement of the professionalism of the association’s membership.		 Deb Peinert, ISSA International Vice President
ISSA President’s Award
recognizes an individual’s contribution to the information security profession in the area of public service, either through name recognition by the general public, significant contributions in the area of public service programs, legislation or public affairs, or through sustained, proactive presence in the public arena.		 Candy Alexander, ISSA International President
ISSA Hall of Fame
Induction is the highest honor the ISSA can bestow. It recognizes an individual’s exceptional qualities of leadership in their own organizations as well as an exemplary commitment to the information security profession world-wide.		 Mark Hahn, ISSA Awards Committee Co-Chair
ISSA Education Foundation Scholarships
The ISSA Education Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) public charity that raises funds each year to provide scholarships to college students studying for a degree or career in cyber security or a related field.		 Jack Freund, ISSA Education Foundation COO and Secretary
ISSA Senior Member Recognition
Reserved for those ISSA Members with 8 years or more of professional experience, who are endorsed by their ISSA chapter and have 5 years or more of membership in the ISSA.		 Randall Frietzsche, ISSA Fellows Committee Co-Chair
Mark Hahn, ISSA Awards Committee Co-Chair
ISSA Fellow Inductees
Only 2% of the ISSA active membership can become an ISSA Fellow.		 Candy Alexander, ISSA International President
Debbie Christofferson, ISSA International Board Member
ISSA Distinguished Fellow Inductees
Only 1% of the ISSA active membership can become an ISSA Distinguished Fellow.		 Candy Alexander, ISSA International President
Dr. Shawn Murray, ISSA International COO and incoming ISSA President
Closing remarks Candy Alexander, ISSA International President
Mark Hahn, ISSA Awards Committee Co-Chair
Winners Celebration Dessert Reception and Networking

Gala Dress Code: Cocktail Attire

This Year's Finalists!

Please join us in congratulating the finalists for 2023.

Hall of Fame

  • Randall Frietzsche
  • Mr. Clément Dupuis, CD (Posthumous Nomination)
  • Richard Greenberg
  • Shawn Murray
  • Troy Adam Hunt

President’s Award for Public Service

  • Chris Gorog
  • Lawrence Abrams
  • Sametria L McKinney

Security Professional of the Year

  • Brian Ngac
  • Paige Needling
  • Gregory Rasner
  • Dan LoPresto

Honor Roll

  • Frank Gearhart
  • Lora Woodworth
  • James R. McQuiggan
  • Mathieu Gorge

Volunteers of the Year

  • Laurence Holt
  • Karen Williams
  • Phebe Swope
  • Rashmi Bharathan
  • Jack Freund
  • Robert Kinzer
  • Sarah Duncan
  • Richard Larkins
  • Michelle Duquette

Finalists for Chapter of the Year!

Please join us in congratulating the finalists for Chapter of the Year for 2023.

Small Chapter

  • Northern Colorado
  • MO Kansas City

Medium Chapter

  • Chicago
  • Las Vegas
  • Los Angeles
  • Alamo
  • Central OH
  • Middle TN

Large Chapter

  • Colorado Springs

International Chapter

  • Poland

Secure Your Spot at the 2023 ISSA International Awards Gala

Don't miss out on one of the most anticipated events of the year! Join us for an extraordinary evening of celebration, inspiration, and networking at the 2023 ISSA International Awards Gala in Las Vegas.

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