Known as the leading networking event on the cyber social calendar, Zywave’s 13th annual Cyber Risk Awards gala dinner honors the cyber market’s top performers. The night features an outstanding lineup of emcees bringing their unique flair and keen insight on the industry to the program.

The only truly democratic awards ceremony of its kind, the Cyber Risk Awards do not skew winners to represent advertisers or sponsors. Instead, unlike other industry award presentations, Zywave’s Cyber Risk Awards are determined by “People’s Choice” and leverage Zywave’s vast contact database of insurance professionals who are passionate about cyber risk to honor the best of the best.

Awards will be presented in the following categories

Step 1: Open call for nominations

• Call for nominations closes on Friday, March 06, 2026.
• You may nominate anyone or any firm – including yourself or your company – for an award.
• You do not need to enter a nominee in every category. Only enter a nomination for the ones you know best or care about most.
• Entries should be based on performance or initiatives that took place in 2025.
• Please be prepared to provide your nominee’s contact information in your submission. They will need to be contacted should they become a finalist.
• Supporting explanations and rationales should not exceed 150 words AND should state clearly why the person, team or company stands out among peers.
• All information provided herein will remain confidential.
• If Zywave believes an outstanding candidate has not been nominated for an award, we reserve the right to make a nomination.

Step 2: Finalists are selected from the pool of nominees

• Zywave’s editorial team reviews both the merit and quantity of nominations.
• Selected finalists are unable to change the category for which they have been nominated by their peers; however, they may request to be removed from the category.
• If a finalist drops out of their nominated category, a replacement finalist will not be selected.