VIENNA, Va.- August 7, 2023 –The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), the premier non-profit cybersecurity professional association, announces the 2023 ISSA International Awards Winners and Honorees. The 2023 International Awards Gala was held at the MGM Park Las Vegas on Saturday, August 5th, 2023.
For over 20 years ISSA has recognized the individuals working hard to advance their skills and the cybersecurity profession at large in the mission to protect organizations around the world from cyber threats,” said Candy Alexander, Board President, ISSA International. “We are pleased to present The ISSA International Awards Gala which celebrates the winners and recognizes them for their astonishing contributions to the community and profession.
The categories and finalists are:
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award recognizing an individual's exceptional qualities of leadership in their own career and organization as well as an exemplary commitment to the information security profession.
- 2023 Inductees
- Randall Frietzsche
- Mr. Clément Dupuis, CD (Posthumous Nomination)
- Richard Greenberg
- Dr. Shawn Murray
- Troy Adam Hunt
Honor Roll
Honor Roll is a lifetime achievement award recognizing an individual's sustained contributions to the information security community, the advancement of the association and enhancement of the professionalism of the membership.
- 2023 Inductees
- Frank Gearhart
- Lora Woodworth
- Mathieu Gorge
Chapter of the Year
Chapter of the Year recognizes chapters that have done an exceptional job of supporting ISSA’s mission, serving their member communities, and advancing the field.
- 2023 Chapter of the Year Winners
Small:
- Northern Colorado
Medium:
- Los Angeles, CA
Large:
- Colorado Springs Chapter
International:
- Poland Chapter
Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteers of the Year Award recognizes a member who has made a significant difference to their chapter, the association, or the information security community through dedicated and selfless service to ISSA.
- 2023 Volunteers of the Year
- Laurence Holt
- Jack Freund
- Richard Larkins
President’s Award for Public Service
The President's Award for Public Service recognizes an individual's contribution to the information security profession in the area of public service.
- 2023 President’s Award Recipient
- Sametria L McKinney
Security Professional of the Year
The Security Professional of the Year honors one (1) individual who best exemplifies the most outstanding standards and achievement in information security in the preceding year.
- 2023 Security Professional of the Yea
- Paige Needling
2023 ISSA Fellows and ISSA Distinguished Fellows
This program honors established cyber professionals with demonstrated success and contributions to the industry. These individuals have dedicated years towards the innovation and progression within the cyber realm.
- Robert Hansel
- Edmond Momartin
- Connie Matthews Reynolds
- Peter Hill
- Frank Gearhart
- John F. Petrie III
- Marik Kuczynski
- Srikant Mantravadi
- Phebe Swope
- Walter Magda
- Clyde “Howard” Gordon, Jr.
- Jimmy Sanders
- John Donovan
More information on the 2023 International ISSA Awards can be found here.
More information on the awards program and qualifications can be found here.