Our Diversity Ally of the Year Award celebrates an individual who is a shining example of how to be a true ally to others, showcased through their contribution to championing underrepresented groups in the tech community.
Criteria
Judges will be looking for an individual that has made an inspiring contribution to nurturing and supporting digital talent, helping to make the tech industry a more inclusive and welcoming space for all.
Successful nominations should:
Outline the nominee's activities as an ally—this could be through mentorship, an initiative, program, or event
Describe how they have gone above and beyond to champion and support those voices that have gone unheard previously
Provide tangible examples of how they are making a difference in the tech community
Reference anything else that supports their nomination as a diversity ally
2025 Shortlist
UK Shortlist
Alison Hartland Next365
Becky Patel Tech She Can / PwC
Lee Valentine Nexer
Navjyot Kaur Mentor Her
Tokeer Ahmed Capgemini
Global Shortlist
Ben Ellerby aleios
Faye Ellis Pluralsight
Gillian McCann Workgrid Software
Matt Lewis IBM
Prasad Rao AWS
Romy van Es AWS
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