Nominations for the 2027 BTA Awards
UK open in June 2026.
The BTA Awards recognise the most outstanding Black professionals, innovators, allies, and organisations making an impact across the UK technology sector.
Entries are judged on quality, not volume, so when nominations open, focus on telling the story of what makes your nominee exceptional.
What are judges looking for?
» Making a distinctive, unusual, innovative contribution in their field
» Details of significant achievements to date
» Ability and willingness to act as a role model to others
Register your interest to be notified the moment nominations open: black-tech-achievement-awards/register-interest
A.I. Champion
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This award recognises those whose work in AI is reshaping industries, solving complex problems, and defining the future of technology.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: AI researchers, machine learning engineers, data scientists, and innovators driving breakthrough developments in AI.
Ally of the Year
This award honours non-Black professionals who create real opportunities for Black tech professionals, challenge systemic barriers, and drive meaningful change in the industry.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Professionals actively championing Black talent through mentorship, sponsorship, advocacy, and creating inclusive pathways in tech.
Diversity Champion
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This award recognises those creating inclusive cultures, dismantling barriers, and ensuring the tech industry reflects the world it serves.
Who Should Enter: Leaders, advocates, and changemakers with proven track records of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology.
Nomination type: Individual
Developer of the Year
Sponsored by
This award celebrates those who turn complex challenges into innovative solutions and work behind-the-scenes to craft exceptional software.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Software developers, engineers, and technical professionals demonstrating outstanding skill, innovation, and impact.
Employee of the Year
This award celebrates employees who go beyond their job description, drive exceptional results, and embody what it means to be indispensable to their team.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Employees (non-director, non-shareholder) making exceptional contributions, demonstrating leadership, and consistently exceeding expectations.
Employer of the Year
This award recognises organisations creating genuinely inclusive environments where Black tech professionals can thrive, lead, and reach their full potential.
Nomination Type: Company
Who Should Enter: Organisations demonstrating measurable commitment to diversity in tech through culture, policies, progression opportunities, and authentic action.
Entrepreneur of the Year
This award celebrates entrepreneurs who have turned ideas into impact, overcome obstacles, and created something meaningful in the face of uncertainty.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Founders and business owners who have achieved significant growth, impact, and milestones within the past year.
Fintech Changemaker Award
This award recognises innovators revolutionising how we save, spend, invest, and build wealth through technology.
Nomination Type: Company
Who Should Enter: Fintech innovators, leaders in digital banking, payment solutions, financial inclusion, and those disrupting traditional finance with technology.
Gaming Excellence Award
This award celebrates those building innovative and inclusive experiences in gaming, whether through development, design, esports, or advocacy.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Game developers, designers, esports professionals, content creators, and advocates driving excellence and diversity in gaming.
Innovation Champion
This award recognises those who challenge convention, experiment boldly, and transform possibilities into reality, driving their organisations and the industry forward.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Innovators and thought leaders implementing transformative ideas, fostering an innovation culture, and delivering breakthrough solutions.
Inspirational Woman of the Year
This award honours a woman in tech whose achievements, leadership, and authentic voice inspire the next generation and proves what is possible.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Women in technology with exceptional achievements, leadership impact, and who inspire through their work and influence.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This prestigious award recognises a distinguished professional whose sustained contributions, mentorship, and leadership have created true impact.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Technology veterans with careers demonstrating years of impact, mentorship, and transformative industry contributions.
Rising Star Award
Sponsored by
This award recognises early career talent under 30 who are already making waves, challenging norms, and demonstrating extraordinary potential.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Professionals under 30 with exceptional early career achievements and demonstrable impact in technology.
Outstanding Tech Leader in Financial Services
This award celebrates tech leaders in financial services who are modernising institutions, driving digital innovation, and shaping the future of banking and finance.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: CTOs, technology directors, and senior leaders in banks, fintech, investment firms, and financial institutions driving technological transformation.
Social Good Award
Sponsored by
This award recognises those using their technical skills to address social challenges, support communities, and create positive impact beyond profit.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Technologists, social entrepreneurs, and teams leveraging technology to address societal challenges and leave a lasting impact.
Security Person of the Year
This award honours those protecting organisations and individuals from cyber threats through innovative security solutions or sector-leading programmes.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Cybersecurity professionals, security champions, consultants, and leaders advancing the field of information security.
Technology Team Leader Award
This award recognises leaders who inspire, develop talent, foster collaboration, and guide technology teams to deliver outstanding results.
Nomination Type: Individual
Who Should Enter: Team leads, heads of technology, and those leading technical teams showing excellence in both people management and delivery.
Tech Start-Up of the Year Award
This award celebrates early stage companies showing exceptional promise, combining rapid growth, market disruption, and the potential to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.
Nomination Type: Company
Who Should Enter: The nominee should be a start-up within the first 5 years of operation, showing strong potential for growth, innovation, and a positive impact on the tech ecosystem.
