Technology for Humanity. Educational Excellence. Inspirational Leadership. Innovative Solutions.
These categories describe the essence of ISACA. They also constitute the four categories of the Global Achievement Awards: the highest awards presented by ISACA for distinguished service, exemplary achievements and noteworthy contributions to advancing technology worldwide.
ISACA Technology for Humanity Award
Recognizes an individual, program or organization whose efforts in connecting with underserved communities or underrepresented individuals has helped bridge the digital divide.
Mercy Omollo, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE
"For leadership in bridging cybersecurity access across continents and empowering underrepresented women through inclusive tech education and advocacy.”
Mercy Omollo, Immediate Past President of ISACA Kenya and Director of IT & Digital Transformation at ISUZU East Africa, is a champion of digital empowerment and inclusive tech capacity building. She has strengthened Kenya’s digital skills ecosystem through leadership and collaboration. Her work on the IGNITE Program sponsored by AUDA-NEPA expands opportunities for underserved youth, TVET graduates and women, integrating technical skills, mentorship, and entrepreneurship to advance equitable digital inclusion and bridge cybersecurity access across underrepresented youth and women through inclusive tech education and advocacy.
ISACA Educational Excellence Award
Recognizes an inspiring educator or academic at the primary, secondary or tertiary educational level or an educational institution with inspiring initiatives who has empowered students to pursue careers advancing technology.
Pongpisit Wuttidittachotti, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE, CCAK, COBIT2019, CISSP, CGRC
“For over two decades of profound contributions to GRC and cybersecurity education, empowering future leaders and strengthening enduring collaboration between academia and industry.”
Dr. Pongpisit Wuttidittachotti’s perspective positions knowledge as a catalyst for personal growth, national resilience, and societal strength. Rising from a rural orphaned childhood, he pursued learning with discipline, earning over 100 certifications, including key ISACA credentials, and applying them to national priorities. For over two decades, he advanced GRC and cybersecurity education, mentored thousands, shaped national frameworks, expanded high-quality learning access for millions, empowered ethical leaders, strengthened sustainable digital trust, deepened cross-sector collaboration, and is shaping an enduring legacy of impact.
ISACA Inspirational Leadership Award
Recognizes a visionary leader who has inspired organizations and professionals to advance and adapt within a digital world.
Sushila Nair, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, AAIA, AAISM
“For contributions to global cybersecurity advancement, volunteer empowerment, and transforming ISACA Greater Washington, DC Chapter into a post-pandemic model of excellence."
Sushila Nair is a global leader in cybersecurity, serving as CEO of Cybernetic and President of ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. She held executive roles at global technology companies and is a distinguished speaker. Sushila supports ISACA chapters worldwide with training and essential thought leadership. An accomplished author and host of the public-radio segment Shore Tech Pulse, she is dedicated to developing innovative programs and partnerships that actively expand pathways into cybersecurity and IT audit. Her vision inspires professionals across the industry, driving future talent development and technological excellence in the field.