The Greater Nashville Technology Council announced the winners in each category at the 2026 GNTC Awards, Presented by Comcast Business, and held before a live audience of hundreds of tech professionals at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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To view remarks from 2026 GNTC Award winners, click here.

Thanks to the many sponsors, who support the GNTC Awards’ recognition of  the innovation, organizations, and people in Nashville’s tech community.

Winners were scored and chosen from the top three finalist in each of the 15 categories. More than 250 public nominations were submitted by the Middle Tennessee technology community and finalists were selected by a panel of peers and tech industry leaders. Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and winners!

The Winners organized by award include:

CDO of the Year, Presented by

• Olivia Kew-Fickus – Vanderbilt University

CIO of the Year, Presented by

• Dena Campbell – Highspring

CTO of the Year, Presented by

• Carmen Lux – Deacon Health, Inc.

Community Leader of the Year, Presented by

• Marilou Pampo – RDR Wellness Inc.

InfoSec Professional of the Year, Presented by

• Matthew Webb – HCA Healthcare

Innovation Initiative of the Year, Presented by

• Adroit Start

Tech for Good Award of the Year, Presented by

• Persevere

Tech Educator of the Year, Presented by  

• Charreau Bell – Vanderbilt University

Team Catalyst of the Year, Presented by  

• Mayur Mehta – Gainwell

Senior Tech Sales Executive of the Year, Presented by

• Travis Jarrett – Metropolis

Emerging Leader of the Year, Presented by

• Jessica Edwards – Ankura Consulting Group

Data Professional of the Year, Presented by

• Lorelei Bergin – NielsenIQ

CISO of the Year, Presented by  

• Nagi Kudithini – Nissan North America, Inc.

Software Engineer of the Year, Presented by

• David Rogers – Mobius AI, Inc.

Tech Company of the Year, Presented by

• Tractor Supply Company

Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and winners!