Executive Women’s Forum Announces 2026 Awards Finalists and Honoree, Recognizing Leaders Shaping the Future of Technology and Cybersecurity

Accenture and Avanade presenting sponsors of the Women of Influence Awards

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Executive Women's Forum (EWF), a division of DSG Global, has officially announced finalists and honoree for its 2026 EWF Awards, recognizing leaders and organizations whose contributions are helping advance cybersecurity, privacy, risk, and technology.

The 2026 EWF Awards include the Women of Influence Awards, presented by Accenture and Avanade, the EWF Allyship Award, and the EWF Corporate Award. Finalists and the Corporate Award honoree will be recognized during the EWF Awards Luncheon on Thursday, November 5, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, as part of the 2026 EWF Annual Conference.

EWF CEO and Founder Joyce Brocaglia said: “Each year, the EWF Awards give us an opportunity to pause and recognize the people and organizations turning leadership into action. This year’s finalists represent the kind of vision, courage, and commitment that moves our industry forward. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the impact they are creating within their organizations, across our profession, and for the future of the industry.”

Please see below for Award finalists, along with the Corporate Award honoree:

Women of Influence Award Finalists

The Women of Influence Awards, presented by Accenture and Avanade, recognize leaders across five categories whose contributions are driving progress across cybersecurity, privacy, risk, and technology.

Executive of the Year Award Finalists

• Dolly Singh, Global Head of Third-Party Oversight and CAO Chief Control Manager, JPMorganChase
• Urszula Fabiszak, Managing Director- Culture & Behavior Change, Accenture
• Barbara Pires, Chief Information Security Officer, Booking Holdings Financial Services Ltd.

Corporate Practitioner Award Finalists

• Sunny Athwal, Chief Privacy Officer, HCL Technologies
• Wendy Tucci, Information Security Specialist, TD Bank
• Jennifer Stephens, Director, Merck

One-to-Watch Award Finalists

• Sneha Camp, Director of Product, Salesforce
• Tannu Jiwnani, Principal Security Engineer, Microsoft
• Leslie O’Connor, Sr. Director, Crisis Management and Response, Labcorp

Private Solutions Provider Award Finalists

• Lina Dabit, Executive Director, Field CISO at Optiv Canada
• Dr. Heather Domin, Vice President and Head of Office of Responsible AI and Governance, HCLTech
• Nisha Almoula, Director, PwC

Non-Profit, Public, & Academia Award Finalists

• Dwan Jones, Director, Inclusive Strategies & Engagement / Center for Cyber Safety & Education
• Alice Fakir, Senior Partner and Vice President of Cybersecurity Services for IBM’s U.S. Federal Market, IBM

Allyship Award Finalists

The EWF Allyship Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate meaningful commitment to advocacy, support, and creating greater opportunities for leaders within their organizations and the broader industry.

• JF Legault, Head of Operational Resiliency, Commercial & Investment Bank, JPMorgan Chase
• Kirti Chemburkar, Director, Merck & Co.

Corporate Award Honoree

The EWF Corporate Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate a sustained commitment to developing talent, advancing inclusive leadership, and creating meaningful opportunities for career growth.

• HCL Tech

Congratulations to all of the 2026 EWF Awards finalists and Corporate Award honoree. Their leadership, vision, and commitment are helping drive meaningful progress across our industry and create a stronger path forward for the leaders who will shape what comes next. EWF looks forward to celebrating their achievements and the impact they are making at the 2026 EWF Awards Luncheon in Denver this November. For more information and to secure your spot, visit the EWF Annual Conference website.

About the Executive Women’s Forum, a division of DSG Global
Founded in 2002, the EWF, a division of DSG Global, is a trusted global community committed to engaging, developing, and transforming leaders in cybersecurity, risk, and technology. Through a comprehensive leadership ecosystem, the EWF equips individuals, teams, and enterprises with the capabilities, confidence, and collaboration required to lead and thrive in an AI- and cyber-driven world. For more information, visit: ewfglobal.com.

About DSG Global
DSG Global is an award-winning executive search and consulting firm that partners with clients to cultivate the talent and leadership they need to navigate today and thrive tomorrow. With broad expertise and commitment to long-term partnership, we help organizations reach their full human potential and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world. For more information, visit dsgco.com.