Los Angeles Executive Leadership Awards

Nominations for LA Times Studios’ 2026 Los Angeles Executive Leadership Awards are now open. We invite you to nominate a Los Angeles County-based leader who is impacting change. The award categories are below.

• Chief Financial Officer
• CIO (Includes Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Digital Officer, Chief AI Officer)
• Chief Marketing Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• Chief People Officer or Head of HR
• Founder
• Inhouse Counsel
• President or CEO

Our judging committee will evaluate candidates based on the following criteria:

• Noteworthy successes and accomplishments during the last 12-24 months
• Consistent demonstration of strong leadership throughout the span of his/her career
• Short- and long-term impact he/she has made to their organization and/or industry’s growth
• Community involvement and board memberships that showcase the nominee’s leadership beyond their organization

In one of our monthly magazines, we will recap the event and showcase all the honorees, finalists and nominees.

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There is no cost to nominate. Up to three nominations per company may be submitted as long as they are in different award categories. All nominees must work in Los Angeles County to be considered. Individuals selected will be notified of their inclusion approximately 45 days prior to publication.

Use the form below to nominate. Early submissions are highly encouraged.

For any issue with your submission*, please contact Karren Adamyan at (626) 347-8673 or karren.adamyan@latimes.com.

*Please note that the LA Times Studios staff will NOT be able to make corrections or revisions to the nomination form once submitted. The information provided is subject to editing by the LA Times Studios team prior to being published. Do not submit information that is confidential or subject to change. The selection of honorees and finalists and the production of the event as well as the magazine are organized by LA Times Studios and do not involve the editorial staff of the Los Angeles Times.