Hall of Fame

The ISACA Hall of Fame honors outstanding members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing ISACA's mission. This recognition celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact through dedicated volunteer service and meaningful engagement within the ISACA community.

(Left to right) Julia Kanouse, ISACA Chief Membership Officer; Sunil Bakshi; Jack Freund; Anthony Rodrigues; Opeyemi Onifade; Liz Pisney, Vice President of Member Experience; Pam Nigro, ISACA Board of Directors. Not pictured: R Vittal Raj.

How to Apply

Before You Begin:

Please review the following resources to ensure your nomination is complete and meets all requirements:

• Verify Elgibility: Confirm the elgibility of your candidate, yourself as a nominator, and any endorsers. 
• Nomination Tips: Read guidance on how to craft a compelling nomination. 
• Deadline: All nominations and endorsement letters for any ISACA Award must be submitted by 15 August 2025.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Nomination. You must complete the nomination form online, but you can prepare your responses offline by using the downloadable Word document version of the nomination form.
   • If preparing offline, make sure to transfer all responses into the online form before the submission deadline.
   • Allow adequate time for endorser(s) to upload their letter(s) of support by the 15 August deadline.
2. Submit Your Nomination. Click the link below to access the online nomination form. You may start the form, save your progress, and return to submit it any time before 15 August.

Submit a Nomination

Evaluation Criteria:

Nominations will be reviewed by past Hall of Fame inductees and long-standing ISACA members. Judging will be based on:

• Impact of the candidate's exemplary dedication to advancing ISACA’s mission globally through volunteer service and/or member engagement activities,
• Evidence of inspirational leadership or distinguished contributions positively impacting ISACA and its professional community,
• Contribution to advancing ISACA's mission, vision, and strategic initiatives,
• Quality of the nomination and endorsement letters.

Additional Recognition: 

Each year, one ISACA Hall of Fame inductee is selected by the membership to receive ISACA's highest volunteer honor, the Eugene Frank Founders Award. Voting occurs in January-February annually, and the award is announced live at the ISACA Awards Celebration.

2025 Eugene Frank Founders Award

Sunil Bakshi

(Left to right) Julia Kanouse, ISACA Chief Membership Officer; Sunil Bakshi; Liz Pisney, Vice President of Member Experience; Pam Nigro, ISACA Board of Directors.