AI Champion Ally of the Year Developer of the Year Diversity Champion Employee of the Year Employer of the Year Entrepreneur of the Year Fintech Changemaker Gaming Excellence Innovation Champion Inspirational Woman of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Tech Leader in Financial Services Rising Star Security Person of the Year Social Good Award Tech Start-Up of the Year Technology Team Leader
AI Champion Award
This award recognises those whose work in AI is reshaping industries, solving complex problems, and defining the future of technology.
Sponsored by
Amy Meaden – Sky
Georgette Graham – Bank of England
Henry Cleland – Elsevier
Jonathan Brooks-Bartlett – Spotify
Adedoyin Junior Kassim – BBC
Khrishawn Powell – Lloyds Banking Group
Tobi Onabule – Clifford Chance LLP
Ruth Ikwu – Virgin Media O2
Piers Linney MBE – Implement AI
Mobayode Akinsolu – Wrexham University
Ally of the Year
This award is for professionals who are not Black and who have shown a commitment to championing Black professionals within the Tech Sector
Daniel Brommell – World Wide Technology
Emma Hunwick – PwC
Luke Stephens – Morgan Stanley
Mira Pitkin – Salesforce
Nick Cornforth – Adobe
Nick Bush – Deutsche Bank
Rozana Green – BBC
Sandeep Singh – Criteo
Selina Ulhaq – Wise
Tokeer Ahmed – Capgemini
Developer of the Year
This award celebrates those who turn complex challenges into innovative solutions and work behind-the-scenes to craft exceptional software.
Sponsored by
Denzel Kwabi – RSA Insurance
Ehikioya Omobude – Invent Partners
Mayowa Fajobi – Marsh
Nkechi Anyanwu– Vouchsafe
Olayinka Otuniyi – Elsevier
Ore Akin-Odidi – Microsoft
Wezi Mulenga – CGI
Diversity Champion
This award recognises those creating inclusive cultures, dismantling barriers, and ensuring the tech industry reflects the world it serves.
Sponsored by
Adebimpe Makinde – Capita
Dylan Aupetit – World Wide Technology
Elsie Ofulue – Morgan Stanley
Iyioluwa Adesan – Apprentis
Keisha Delpeshe – bp
Kelly Shungu – Women In STEM Podcast
Maureen Onyejiaka – eBay
Nadia Kanyike – Amentum
Priscillia Mudiaki – LinkedIn
Thomas Harwell – Google
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.
Dedun Oyenuga – Microsoft
Emma Osman – Google
Imani Artwell – John Lewis Partnership (former)
Julian Ansah – AvePoint
Mazviona Madzima – Youtube
Samantha Campbell-Springer – Capita
Employer of the Year
This award recognises organisations creating genuinely inclusive environments where Black tech professionals can thrive, lead, and reach their full potential.
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Capgemini
Criteo
Deutsche Bank
Octopus Energy
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.
Elizabeth Uviebinené – Storia World
Jade Buffong-Phillips – Mane Hook-Up
Kwame Bekoe – AfriSAF
Andy Gleeson – G7 AccounTech Consultancy Ltd
Fintech Changemaker Award
This award recognises innovators revolutionising how we save, spend, invest, and build wealth through technology.
Lauretta Ask – Monzo
Misky Sharif – Revolut
Princess Akari – Moniepoint
Shafie Ali – Wise
Uyiosa Osawe – Funding Circle
Gaming Excellence Award
This award celebrates those building innovative and inclusive experiences in gaming, whether through development, design, esports, or advocacy.
Hamid Ibrahim – Kugali Media
India Browne – BS+Competition
Lewis Appiagyei – Lewis Appiagyei Motorsports
Michael Olatokun – Skillstruct
Midas Whittaker – PC Gamer
Rosemary Buahin – Microsoft
Timi Ofarn – The Nerd Council
Trevor Graham – Virgin Media O2
Innovation Champion
This award recognises those who challenge convention, experiment boldly, and transform possibilities into reality, driving their organisations and the industry forward.
Chantelle Obatolu – SMBC
Eneni Abban – British Council
Frank Aboki – Morgan Stanley
Kirsty Thomas – North Highland (for GSK)
Shaun DeAllie – WaterAid
Tayo Oseni-Alexis – Tesco
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.
Alicia Richardson – Black Create Connect
Amara Olisa – Bam Construction
Busola Akinsete – Adobe
Denice Koduah – Salesforce
Hannah Ngakane – Pinterest
Lois Owumi – Dementias Platform UK
Nkem Igwe – bp
Pearlé Nwaezeigwe – Wae Collective
Perpetua Gitungo – Wise
Weyinmi Guate – Amazon
Lifetime Achievement Award
This prestigious award recognises a distinguished professional whose sustained contributions, mentorship, and leadership have created true impact.
Dr. Colin Williams – Computacenter
Emeka Emembolu – bp
Jacky Wright – McKinsey & Company (former)
Pamela Maynard OBE – Microsoft
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.
Ibrahim Bundu-Kamara – Bank of America
Kwaku Kyei-Manu – SS&C
Lisa Smith – Deloitte Digital (former)
Luiz Roque Junior – Experian
Nadine Okorefe – M&G Real Estate
Natalie Daley – HSBC
Rising Star
This award recognises early career talent under 30 who are already making waves, challenging norms, and demonstrating extraordinary potential.
Sponsored by
Ama Annan – Accenture
Arielle Hutchinson – Fever
Caleb Oniwinde – Sumsub
Emmanuel Adjah – ESET
La Tess Bartlett – West Midlands Growth Company
Lilian Awuor – Tesco
Michael Oni – Capgemini
Paula Imafidon – BNY
Vera Okojie – Visa Inc
Yann-Laurick Abe – Morgan Stanley
Security Person of the Year
This award honours those protecting organisations and individuals from cyber threats through innovative security solutions or sector-leading programmes.
Charles Karanja – Virgin Media O2
Daniel Jeremiah – Aviva Group
Darren Kimuli – Canopius Group
Hatitye Chindove – Zappi
Jamiu Akande – Marks & Spencer
Jumoke Olaiya – National Grid
Mark Adjei – HSBC
Patrick Bennett – Capita
Temi Onanuga – Aventum Group
Vanessa Anderson – Microsoft
Social Good Award
This award recognises those using their technical skills to address social challenges, support communities, and create positive impact beyond profit.
Sponsored by:
Aliyu Ahmad – Nurture Roots Foundation
Arueyingho Oritsetimeyin – Canterbury Christ Church University
Che Wheatley – Financial Times
Damask Talary-Brown – Morgan Stanley
Jean-Paul Efang Mbome – Gaimcontrol
Jesusoorefunmi Olaoye – Energyz Black
Mike Lawrence – Cisco
Obuks Ejohwomu – The University of Manchester
Sarah Flambard – We Are Here
Tendai Taruvinga – Veafy
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.
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Agile Tech Solutions
10mg Health
Certifi.World
Traknova
Technology Team Leader Award
This award recognises leaders who inspire, develop talent, foster collaboration, and guide technology teams to deliver outstanding results.
Anthony Reece-Thompson – University of Oxford
Beryl Lindelwa Ncube – Capgemini
Maria Whiteley – Capita
Oluwatimilehin Ogunyemi – Moniepoint
Ope Fajemirokun – Bloomberg
Philip Robinson – BBC
Trevor Cox – bp