2011 InformationWeek 500 Pre-registration
Pre-register to qualify and receive information on the application process
InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual InformationWeek 500 listing. To be contacted regarding the 2011 listing, please complete pre-registration form on the following page. [Note: If you are a public relations company filling out the form on behalf of your client, please include your client's name.]
Unique among corporate rankings, the InformationWeek 500 spotlights the power of innovation in information technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest IT spenders. Candidate organizations are asked to complete an application as well as an essay question. Winners will be featured in the InformationWeek 500 issue and recognized at the InformationWeek Conference and Awards Gala in September 2011.
Now in its 23rd year, the InformationWeek 500 tracks the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of the best-known companies in the country. 2010 winners include The Vanguard Group, Colgate-Palmolive, USAA, and Monster Worldwide, among others.
Click here to see the complete list of 2010 InformationWeek 500 winners
“It’s always gratifying to be recognized by leading IT magazines like InformationWeek for our innovative use of technology, and we are honored to once again be a part of the InformationWeek 500 list. Vanguard’s practical innovation process is a product of our long-standing commitment to what has become a core competence for our firm—connecting our business needs with technology to enable awesome client service while, at the same time, lowering our cost structure. It’s a true win-win.”
Paul Heller
Managing Director & CIO
The Vanguard Group Inc.
Industry: Banking & Financial Services
“We’re honored to make the InformationWeek 500. This list of honorees signifies tremendous thought leadership in the technology arena. IHG continues to push the envelope by developing game-changing technology that will benefit our owners, hotels and our business overall, which is our first priority. To be recognized by our peers for our efforts is icing on the cake.”
Thomas M. Conophy
CIO
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Industry: Hospitality & Travel
“Being named to the InformationWeek 500 is a tremendous honor for our organization. UPMC is humbled to be at the top of the InformationWeek 500 list with technology innovators from other industries and to be recognized as a leader in healthcare IT. UPMC is dedicated to providing excellent care to our patients and our information technology innovations play a major part in our ability to provide life-changing medicine. The collaborations of our doctors, nurses, clinicians, and information technology professionals and the support of our leaders are what have truly made us successful.”
Dan Drawbaugh
Sr. Vice-President & CIO
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Industry: Healthcare & Medical
“Coca-Cola Enterprises’ vision is to be the best beverage sales and customer service company. As a member of CCE’s executive team, I hold equal accountability for creating a community that is focused on delivery of this goal. By implementing a culture of innovation, our Business Information Services team is improving employee engagement, attracting and retaining top talent, and delivering differentiating service, solutions, and technology. From this foundation, we are driving bottom line value for our company with year-over-year improvements in efficient and effective operations of the world’s largest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola brands and products. These positive results are mirrored in our climb through the ranks of the InformationWeek 500 listings. This award represents validation from our peers that activation of our digital strategy is bringing value to our customers. We are proud that CCE is recognized as a leading innovation company.”
Esat Sezer
Sr. Vice-President & CIO
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.
Industry: Consumer Goods
“Our IT team plays a critical role in ensuring that Verizon Wireless finds innovative new ways to better serve customers and improve our business through technology. The InformationWeek 500 award recognizes the dedication of our company and our IT employees who strive to provide value to our customers and a competitive advantage to our business.”
Ajay Waghray
CIO
Verizon Wireless
Industry: Telecommunications
"InformationWeek and recognition through the InformationWeek 500 awards are valuable to us because the award is about innovation and setting your company apart within the industry. We carefully considered whether or not to do a write up on Oasis of the Seas’ innovations because we wanted to make sure that the recognition would be about the amazing accomplishments of our very creative and innovative staff. From the subject matter experts to developers, engineers, project managers, and the collaboration with the business operating teams, we wanted to make sure that any recognition was first and foremost about the accomplishment of the teams that made it happen. That is after all, the only way this recognition happened. I congratulate all of the companies that have been recognized and am extraordinarily proud of our team. They really delivered the Wow!"
Bill Martin
VP & CIO
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Industry: Hospitality & Travel
To qualify for the 2011 InformationWeek 500, your company or parent company must have revenue of $250 million (U.S. dollars) or more and have U.S. headquarters or a significant U.S. presence.
The process is open to all industries with the exception of education and government. Government agencies are eligible to apply for our 2011 InformationWeek Government IT Innovators program by completing the nomination form at http://informationweek.2011IWGovITInnovators.sgizmo.com
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To pre-register, please complete the form on the next screen. Qualifying companies will be contacted with additional details on submitting their application for the 2011 InformationWeek 500. The application period is open.
For more information, visit the InformationWeek 500 Resource Center at www.informationweek.com/iw500 or send an email to iw500@techweb.com.
