2025 Award Winners

A.I. Champion

Sponsored by  Salesforce Logo

This award celebrates an individual who is at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) development, pushing the boundaries of what A.I. can achieve and driving innovation within their organization or the wider tech community.

Kojo Apeagyei  - Energy Systems Catapult

Ally of the Year

This award is for professionals who are not Black and have shown a commitment to championing Black professionals within the tech sector.

Helena StimsonCGI

App of the Year

This award recognises the best applications that have made an impact within the last year.

Matthew Addai  - Cashblack

BTA Gaming Award

This award recognises those who are making an impact and are championing diversity within the gaming sector.

Danielle Udogaranya - Ebonix

Cyber Person of the Year

This award recognises an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity, helping to protect organizations and individuals from digital threats.

Dr Fene Osakwe - Forbes Technology Council

Developer of the Year

Sponsored by  Morgan Stanley Logo

This award is for professionals within the tech sector with Developer roles.

Ricardo Mighty - Mighty Labs

Diversity Champion

This award is for those who are actively helping improve and increase the level of diversity within the tech industry.

Funmbi Ogundiwin - Salesforce

Employee of the Year

Sponsored by 

JP Morgan Logo

This award is open to anyone working for a business who is not a director or shareholder. A business is only as good as its employees and this award recognises employees who are making an outstanding contribution within their workplace.

Kwadwo BenkoMicrosoft

Employer of the Year

Those entering this award will need to demonstrate how they are driving diversity within the tech industry at their organisation. Our Judges will be keen to find out how feedback is gathered to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Salesforce

Entrepreneur 
of the Year

Sponsored by 

Sky Business Logo

This award celebrates an individual who has given everything to guide their business to success within the last year. Nominees must highlight examples of achievements.

Yomi Tejumola - Algomarketing

Fintech Person 
of the Year

Sponsored by 

JP Morgan Logo

This award recognises innovators who have made an outstanding contribution to financial technology.

Alex da-SilvaThomson Reuters

Innovation Champion

Sponsored by 

Salesforce logo

This award celebrates those individuals going above and beyond to drive innovation within the tech sector.

Dr. Grace Olugbodi - BeGenio

Inspirational Woman 
of the Year

Sponsored by 

HSBC UK Logo

Our Inspirational Woman of the Year award honours female professionals in tech who have made a substantial difference in their field.

Cecilia Harvey - Tech Women Today

Lifetime 
Achievement Award

The lifetime achievement award is an award granted to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the technology profession.

Erika BrodnockKinhub

 

Rising Star

Sponsored by 

Aveva logo

This award recognises young professionals under the age of 30 who demonstrate passion, innovation and commitment to energising and driving progress in the technology sector.

Anjola Adebowale - Microsoft

Social Good Award

This award is open to those who are successfully applying tech to a social cause.

Keighley Douglas - Kids Black History

Tech Start-Up of the Year

This award honors a tech start-up that has demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, and potential in the industry. The company should be making significant strides in its field and showcasing the ability to disrupt the market.

Grey Ark Technology