2025 Arizona ORBIE Awards Honour Top CIOs Driving Business Transformation
The 2025 Arizona ORBIE Awards recognized top technology executives from various sectors, honouring CIOs who drive business transformation and make a lasting impact on the industry. The event, sponsored by ArizonaCIO and other organizations, took place with nearly 400 guests attending and a keynote conversation delivered by industry leaders.
Suzie Eden, CIO of Allstate Identity Protection, received the Corporate ORBIE for organizations with annual revenue up to $325 million. Meanwhile, Erik Jones, VP of Technology at University of Arizona Cardinals Football Club, was awarded the Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $700 million. Dr. Bianca Lochner, CIO of City of Scottsdale, took home the Large Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $1.8 billion. In the healthcare sector, John deLorimier, EVP & Chief Information and Technology Officer of Concentra, received the Healthcare ORBIE. David Hopkins, SVP & CIO of Mesa Airlines, was honoured with the Large Corporate ORBIE for organizations over $340 million.
The ORBIE Awards, presented by ArizonaCIO, the preeminent peer leadership network of CIOs in Arizona, celebrate the outstanding achievements of technology executives. The event was sponsored by various organizations, including ArizonaCIO Underwriters, Gold Sponsors, Silver Sponsors, Bronze Sponsors, Media Partner, and National Partner.
The 2025 Arizona ORBIE Awards highlighted the exceptional work of CIOs across different sectors, showcasing their significant contributions to business transformation and industry impact. The winners, representing City of Scottsdale, University of Arizona Cardinals Football Club, Mesa Airlines, Allstate Identity Protection, and Concentra, exemplify the excellence in technology leadership recognized by ArizonaCIO.
