The Regional Municipality of Durham has been named the 2026 Innovator of the Year in the North America Large and Enterprise Division of the Info-Tech Awards, according to an announcement from Info-Tech Research Group dated October 13, 2026.
The Innovator of the Year Award honours organizations that deliver technology-driven initiatives to solve business challenges, improve efficiency and set new standards. Durham Region was one of five Canadian recipients among 68 winners recognized worldwide in the 2026 program.
The other Canadian honourees include Dawn Borent of Manulife (Women Leading IT); Medhanie Tekeste, chief information officer of the City of Brampton, and Pierre-Luc Simard of Premier Tech (IT Excellence, Large and Enterprise); and Jassi Kaur, chief information officer of Yorkville University (IT Excellence, Small and Medium). Recipients were selected based on diagnostic data, nomination forms and interviews, according to Info-Tech.
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- Daily Durham News
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- Oct 14, 2026, 12:05 a.m.
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