Nominate Today: 2026 Data Leadership Awards Program Kicks Off
Nominations are open for the second-annual Data Leadership Awards, presented by CGT.
These awards celebrate individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in applying data-driven strategies to achieve transformative results with their customers, business partners or within their organizations.
We seek to recognize members of the consumer goods and retail industries who have elevated their organization's brand performance, gained competitive advantages and delivered outstanding customer experiences by embracing data, analytics and emerging technologies.
Who Should Be Nominated?
If you know a leader setting a new benchmark in data excellence, now is the time to nominate them.
Eligible nominees must be employed at a consumer goods manufacturer or retailer, or at a related solution provider, agency or consultancy. Self-nominations are welcome.
Eligible titles include, but are not limited to: Chief Data Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, VP/Director of Data & Analytics, VP/Director of Digital Transformation, and Heads of Data Science, AI and Business Intelligence.
The selection process will focus on nominees who demonstrate:
- Creativity in problem-solving
- Originality in applying data analytics
- Pioneering use of AI or emerging technologies
We are looking for leaders who have developed and implemented innovative data strategies that align with organizational goals and lead to measurable business outcomes.
Don't miss the chance to put forward a deserving candidate.
Nominees will be judged by a board of retail and consumer goods executives. Winners' profiles will be featured on CGT in March, and the awards will be presented at a dedicated ceremony in April at Analytics Unite in Chicago.
Deadline: January 19