Dear ______,

I wanted to make sure that you were aware that T.E.N. is now accepting nominations for the Information Security Executive® of the Year WestAwards (ISE® West Awards), which recognize top information security executives and project teams for their accomplishments and success in the fields of information security and risk management.This is the 12th year that the ISE®Award Program Series will be showcasing executives from across the country. Previous winners include industry leaders, such as The Walt Disney Company, the United States Postal Service, PepsiCo, Sallie Mae, Comcast, General Motors, Texas Instruments, Netflix, Unum and Equifax.

As one of our customers, I would be very honored to move forward with nominating you for ISE®WestExecutive of the Year <and/or ISE WestProject of the Year> as I believe you fit the criteria of a leader who guides the organization’s risk management, data asset protection, privacy and network security efforts to improve their organization's cyber security posture while proactively implementing security technology and processes.

Insert Sponsor’s Company Name> is excited to be a sponsor of the ISE®WestExecutive Forum and Awards Gala, a prestigious program that combines collaboration and celebration. Furthermore, this not only recognizes excellence in the information security industry, but also focuses on timely and relevant content and provides an excellent environment for peer-to-peer information exchange and networking. Please mark your calendar to join us for this special program on Wednesday, August 23, 2017at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, CA.

I would like to follow up with you in the next few days for us to review the nomination form,as the deadline to submit is June 9, 2017.More details on the program can be found on the ISE® Programs website: addition, I have listed below the agenda for the program. All nominees may attend ISE®West on a complimentary basis.

I look forward to talking with you about your nomination.

Sincerely,

XXXXX

ISE®WestExecutive Forum and Awards 2017

Date: Wednesday August 23, 2017

Location: Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, CA

11:30 AM / ISE® West Signature Luncheon & Presentation *Invitation Only
ISE® West Nominees and Invited executive guests enjoy a lunch and special presentation courtesy of our program sponsor.
1:00 PM / Opening Keynote, Interactive Executive Roundtables, Cross-Industry Panel Discussions and Nominee Showcase Presentations
The ISE® West Executive Winner from the previous year will host the keynote address.
The Interactive Executive Roundtables brings together ISE Nominees, industry leaders, invited guests, and sponsor delegates to meet each other and join in interactive discussions on key industry issues as well as share best practices. The interactive roundtable discussions are hosted by our ISE Judges and Nominees.
An industry cross section of ISE Alumni and leading security executives explore today’s hottest security trends and issues and the key challenges they are facing now and in the future.
The ISE West Award Nominees will present their success stories in key areas of Information Security
5:00 PM / VIP Reception
Nominees, sponsors and special guests will have the opportunity to network in a private setting.
6:00 PM / Sponsor Pavilion and Dinner Buffet
Guests enjoy gourmet dinner while networking and meeting the sponsors.
7:30 PM / ISE®West Awards Gala
Honoring and celebrating the West Award Nominees for 2017, this exciting occasion will bring together top security executives to recognize the individuals and the project teams who have made significant and positive impact on their organizations through exemplary performance.
9:00 PM / Afterglow Reception
Enjoy champagne and dessert while celebrating the winners, nominees and project teams. Don't miss the Passport for Prizes drawing and a chance to win outstanding gifts from our ISE West Sponsors.