News Summary
The 2025 Carolina CIO ORBIE Awards in Raleigh celebrated outstanding leadership and innovation in technology. The event highlighted excellence among technology executives across the Carolinas and featured various awards recognizing achievements in strategic leadership, showcasing the region’s commitment to advancing technology.
Raleigh, N.C., Hosts the 2025 Carolina CIO ORBIE Awards Recognizing Excellence in Technology Leadership
The city of Raleigh, North Carolina, was the setting for the 2025 Carolina CIO ORBIE Awards held on September 19, 2025. This prestigious event celebrated outstanding leadership and innovation among technology executives across the region, emphasizing the continual evolution of information technology leadership in the Carolinas.
Event Overview and Venue
The awards ceremony took place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle and drew nearly 350 guests representing leading organizations from Charlotte and the Research Triangle area. The event was organized by CharlotteCIO and TriangleCIO, chapters within the Inspire Leadership Network, a nationwide organization comprising approximately 2,000 members across more than 40 local chapters. These chapters serve C-suite leaders across sectors such as healthcare, education, government, non-profit, public, and private enterprises.
Recognition and Categories
The Carolina CIO ORBIE Awards honor technology leaders in seven categories: Super Global, Global, Large Enterprise, Enterprise, Large Corporate, Corporate, and Leadership. The awards recognize excellence in strategic leadership, innovation, and the impact of information technology initiatives within organizations.
Winners Announced
Among the distinguished recipients:
- Seemantini Godbole from Lowe’s Companies, Inc. received the Leadership ORBIE.
- Amish Patel, CTO of Elevance Health, received the Super Global ORBIE.
- Maneet Singh, CIO of Odyssey Logistics, won the Global ORBIE.
- Sastry Durvasula, Chief Operating, Information & Digital Officer at TIAA, earned the Large Enterprise ORBIE.
- Chris Beasley, VP & CIO at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, was awarded the Enterprise ORBIE.
- Pawanjit Singh, CIO of Centria Healthcare, received the Large Corporate ORBIE.
- Mark Lawler, CIO of Fayetteville Public Works Commission, secured the Corporate ORBIE.
Highlights and Keynote
The event featured a keynote address delivered by Bonnie Titone, SVP & Chief Administrative Officer of Duke Energy. The keynote interview was conducted by Kenitra Horsley, Chief of Staff and CIO of Queens University of Charlotte, providing attendees insights into leadership and innovation within the region.
Selection Process and Significance
The finalists and winners are selected through an independent peer-adjudicated process, which has been in place since 1998 to honor C-suite leadership excellence. The process ensures that winners are chosen based on their peer recognition and demonstrated leadership in the field of information technology.
Organizational Support and Sponsorship
The Carolina CIO ORBIE Awards are supported by sponsors that enable the event’s success. The awards not only highlight individual achievements but also underscore the region’s ongoing commitment to fostering technology leadership among top executives.
About the Host Organizations
CharlotteCIO and TriangleCIO are key chapters of the Inspire Leadership Network, which encompasses a broad community of nearly 2,000 members. These chapters focus on connecting senior technology leaders in the Charlotte and Research Triangle areas, fostering peer collaboration and professional growth across various sectors.
Summary
The 2025 Carolina CIO ORBIE Awards in Raleigh underscored the vital role of regional technology leaders in driving innovation and strategic growth. Recognizing individuals across multiple categories, the event celebrated the region’s top executives who exemplify excellence in technology leadership, shaping the future of IT in North Carolina and beyond.
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Additional Resources
- Business Insider: Carolina CIO ORBIE Awards 2025
- Wikipedia: Information Technology
- Business Insider: Carolina CIO ORBIE Awards Highlights
- Google Search: Carolina CIO ORBIE Awards
- Business Insider: 2025 Carolina CIO ORBIE Awards Executive Recap
- Google Scholar: Technology Leadership
- Business Insider: Seemantini Godbole Award Recognition
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Technology
- Business Insider: Industry Representatives at 2025 Awards
- Google News: North Carolina Technology Leaders
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