Congratulations to the 2026 Most Effective Technology Team Award Winners!

AITP Chicago, in partnership with SIM Chicago and the Pan Asian American Business Council (PAABC), proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of Chicago's technology leaders at the annual Most Effective Technology Team Awards Dinner.

After a rigorous multi-month evaluation, this year's competition resulted in a historic tie for First Place, recognizing exceptional teams that have delivered measurable business value, organizational transformation, and community impact.

2026 Award Winners
First Place (Tie): Radio Flyer Company – Flyer NetSuite Core Team
First Place (Tie): First Student – HALO Launch Team
Second Place: City of Aurora, IL – GIS and Data & Analytics Team
Third Place: DePaul University – CDM Technology Team

Congratulations to all of this year's finalists and winners for demonstrating the innovation, collaboration, and leadership that continue to advance our industry. Thank you to our judges, sponsors, and partners for making this prestigious event possible!

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