Be a part of the competitors of a lifetime on Might 2, 2024. The place alumni who had the
spark to coach onerous can compete on the grandest stage of all: the Cisco-Athlon.

Arduous work and the will to push oneself to new limits outline the best decathletes on the earth—and our Networking Academy alums. Selecting to leap larger, throw farther, and run quicker to realize a profession within the digital subject. It’s with this backdrop that we excitedly announce our subsequent Cisco Networking Academy Alumni Awards.

We encourage everybody to take part on this epic awards competitors. A competitors testing one’s energy, endurance, and agility to be acknowledged because the best all-around digital professionals. And to show that the nice thinkers laying new types of innovation aren’t restricted to historical Greece however amongst our alums who trusted Networking Academy with their schooling.

Two new awards

Along with three awards coming back from final yr, the Changemaker, Rise Above, and Future Chief, there shall be two new awards: the Protector and Social Visionary awards. Nominations open Might 2 and shut Might 23 at 10 PM Pacific. An knowledgeable judging panel of Cisco executives will choose winners and launch names throughout a digital awards occasion on June 27, 2024.

Changemaker Award

Acknowledges a person who appears to be like previous the apparent to find what’s potential. Somebody who’s grounded with contemporary ideas and concepts and delivers thrilling technology-enabled adjustments to the established order. A visionary who asks: What’s new? What’s subsequent? What’s higher?

Rise Above Award

Honors a person who believes “going the gap” isn’t an possibility however a mantra. They’ve proven superb perseverance to get from right here (personally) to there (professionally). Assembly challenges head-on, overcoming hardship and adversity, and rising as an inspirational particular person.

Future Chief Award

Acknowledges early-career technologist launching their profession whereas making a splash within the digital enviornment. Already turning into a major contributor to their group and group, demonstrating management past their expertise. Making them an unbelievable position mannequin. (For nominee with lower than three years of expertise).

Protector Award

Honors a real next-generation skilled. One who steps up and protects our digital world from the escalating results of cybercrime. No dangerous actor is just too sensible for them to face up in opposition to. No problem is just too tough. They thrive within the realm of preservation.

Social Visionary Award

Celebrates a visionary whose equitable views are driving actual change. They use their technological experience to forge new inroads the place useless ends have existed. Believing the expedition towards digital empowerment shouldn’t be a leap however a step for all.​

What winners will obtain?

Award winners will obtain a Cisco-engraved champion gold medal and prizes that assist the runner in all of us: Apple AirPods, Revo sports activities sun shades, an iconic Nike Legacy 91 cap, and a key chain. Plus, one champion shall be awarded the Break Free prize. This fortunate winner will obtain a three-day journey to New York Metropolis with an Final VIP ticket to the World Residents Pageant in Central Park. The pageant, meant to encourage motion to finish poverty, gives an unbelievable artist lineup and a fantastic alternative for our chosen alum to mingle backstage with Cisco executives.

A race to search out all alums

Please assist us be certain that everybody can take part. Obtain and share these flyers with fellow college students and academy colleagues to get the phrase out.

Additionally, comply with us on Cisco Networking Academy social channels so this chance isn’t missed.

And bear in mind to appoint your self from Might 2-23, 2024!

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