Over the last decade, the FAIR Institute Awards Program has recognized dozens of professionals who have used the FAIR model to make an impact. Our program returns to the 10th annual FAIR Conference to celebrate the people and programs advancing the discipline of cyber risk management through the application of FAIR principles. Each year, these awards shine a spotlight on leaders, innovators, and community builders who are moving the profession forward with measurable outcomes, strategic innovation, and business alignment.
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 FAIR Institute Awards. Submissions are due by September 30, 2025. Finalists will be announced on October 16, and winners will be recognized at the FAIR Institute Awards Gala on November 4, 2025 at The Glasshouse in New York City, the opening night of the FAIR Conference.
Read below to learn about this year’s award categories, tips for successful submission, our judges, and key dates.
This year’s program features five categories:
Honors CISOs and senior executives who demonstrate outstanding leadership in aligning cybersecurity with enterprise risk and business strategy, delivering measurable improvements in outcomes, and influencing business stakeholders.
Apply Here → https://www.fairinstitute.org/2025-award-app-executive
Recognizes teams that run mature, quantitative cyber risk programs with clear governance integration, measurable outcomes, and a track record of enabling better business decisions.
Apply Here → https://www.fairinstitute.org/2025-award-app-program
Celebrates risk leaders who apply quantitative methods to third-party risk, moving beyond compliance to deliver meaningful risk reduction for their organizations.
Apply Here → https://www.fairinstitute.org/2025-award-app-tpcrm
For insurers and risk transfer leaders applying FAIR to improve underwriting, coverage, pricing, and communication, making cyber insurance more cost-effective and aligned to business needs.
Apply Here → https://www.fairinstitute.org/2025-award-app-insurance
Renamed in 2025 in honor of Denny Wan, a beloved FAIR Institute member, chapter co-chair, and 2024 award recipient, this award recognizes members who champion FAIR through advocacy, mentorship, education, and community-building.
Apply Here → https://www.fairinstitute.org/2025-award-app-ambassador
Be specific and concise: Responses are limited to 100–150 words per question. Focus on measurable outcomes, clear examples, and lessons learned.
Highlight business impact: Where relevant, show how you’ve used FAIR to reduce risk, improve decision-making, speed up business, or align cybersecurity with strategic objectives.
Don’t be modest. You’re promoting what you and/or your organization has accomplished. It’s time to be a bit bragadocious! The judges can only go off of the information you submit.
Tell your story: Judges look for clarity of narrative, such as how you applied FAIR, the challenges you faced, and the results achieved.
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your impact, celebrate your team, and inspire the FAIR community.
Submit your nominations today and join us in honoring excellence at the 2025 FAIR Institute Awards Gala!