We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 5th Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2024! This year, we received an overwhelming number of phenomenal nominations, making it a difficult task to narrow down the finalists. Each nomination showcased the incredible talent, innovation, and dedication of women who are shaping the tech industry in the Midlands.
The Midlands Women in Tech Awards are more than just an event—they are a powerful movement towards the inclusion and progression of women in the tech sector. With the ceremony set to take place on 4th October 2024 at the prestigious Birmingham Eastside Rooms, this year’s awards promise to be a celebration of excellence, diversity, and empowerment.
We are proud to have headline sponsors Methods – An Alten Company, along with the steadfast support of Birmingham City University, NTT Data, SCC, and others soon to be announced. Their continued commitment to these awards from the very beginning has been instrumental in making this event possible.
The Midlands Women in Tech Awards are dedicated to applauding the accomplishments of women who are carving a path in the tech industry, challenging perceptions, and spotlighting the pioneering women shaping the tech realm. By doing so, we strive to inspire more women to enter the field and realise their potential in dynamic, innovative, and fulfilling tech careers.
In a landscape where only 17% of the UK’s technology professionals are female, and a mere 3% of young women consider technology as their first career choice, the importance of celebrating and showcasing women in tech cannot be overstated. These awards play a vital role in inspiring future generations of women to consider technology as a viable and rewarding career path.
Organised and run by B Events, known for delivering some of the region’s most respected awards ceremonies like the Birmingham Awards and Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards, this event aims to empower, inspire, and amplify the voices of women in tech.
The 2024 Midlands Women in Tech Awards will recognise outstanding women across 13 categories, celebrating achievements in areas such as Tech for Good, Best Use of Tech in the Private Sector, Start-up Founder, and Tech Entrepreneur. These categories reflect the diverse roles and significant contributions women are making across the tech landscape.
The announcement of our finalists brings with it excitement and anticipation within the tech community. These finalists represent the incredible achievements of women in this sector and serve as an inspiration for future generations to pursue careers in tech. The awards ceremony on 4th October 2024 will be a night to remember—a celebration of talent, innovation, and empowerment in the ever-evolving world of technology.
We encourage everyone to participate in the voting process and support these incredible women. Voting is now open, so make sure to cast your votes for your favourites!
See the full list of finalists below:
Start-Up Founder Award
– Clare Downes – Virtual Decisions
– Elena Boos – Visionary Farms
– Eman Al-Hillawi – Entec Si
– Giovannie Jean-Louis – PROBr
– Olivia Davson – Cubbi
Apprentice Award
– Hazel-Freya Thomas – The DM Lab
– Maria Rafique – PwC
– Stacey Watson – Ove Arup & Partners
Rising Star Award
– Alokparna Dutta – Goldman Sachs
– Amulya Seshachala – Delta Financial Systems Ltd
– Annam Khan – Accenture
– Clare Maguire – AIFA
– Diana Gicoveanu – SCC
– Helen Dickens – Methods
– Katie Overton – Jaguar Land Rover
– Michelle Loveland – ACUTEC Limited
– Olivia Mackenzie – Kagool
– Tijana Bogicevic – Jaguar Land Rover
Academic Award
– Anitha Chinnaswamy – Aston University – Cyber Security Innovation Centre
– Nicola Gittins – UoB Elevate Entrepreneurial Programme
– Patricia Perez Esteban – University of Birmingham – The Healthcare Technologies Institute
– Vladlena Benson – Cybersecurity Innovation (CSI) Research Centre Aston University
Tech For Good Award
– Alina Sovenko – Solutions for People
– Amanda Mandiki – BT Group
– Daljinder Mattu – Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
– Emily Gotch – Microsoft
– Helen Frances – Oracle NetSuite
– Joanna Woodward – Women in Tech Birmingham
– Kloe Avon – Redihomes
– Louise Latter – BOM (Birmingham Open Media)
– Pamela Aculey – Just Like Me & MIXD Reality
– Rebecca Hayward – JLR
Innovator Award
– AJ Alromaithi – University of Birmingham
– Fiona Erskine – SCC
– Karen Newman – BOM (Birmingham Open Media)
– Prof. Hanifa Shah – Birmingham City University
– Rose Lord – Empro Business Group Ltd
Project Delivery Lead Award
– Aine Morgan – SCC
– Diana Doros – SCC
– Harriet Brown – PwC
– Helen Dickens – Methods
– Nukey Proctor – Methods
– Riana Nisar – HM Courts and Tribunals Service
– Sunitha Debbadi – Kagool
Shining Star Award
– Amy Glover – Delta Financial Systems Limited
– Jane Dixon – Visavvi and SCC business
– Lauren Tombs – Methods
– Nukey Proctor – Methods
– Pippa Ansell Hope – Goldman Sachs
– Rebecca Hitch – Jaguar Land Rover
– Roohi Bhatnagar – University of Surrey
– Shanu Jain – Goldman Sachs
Tech Professional (Non-Coding) Award
– Daljinder Mattu – Department for Science, innovation and Technology
– Dominika Kycia – Kagool Ltd
– Dominika Tasarz-Sochacka – Payara Services Ltd
– Geraldine Trufil – Split Second Research (SSR)
– Harriet Brown – PwC
– Jane Holmes – NTT Data
– Mikayla Sinead – BOM (Birmingham Open Media)
– Natasha Moss – Delta Financial Systems Limited
– Srishti Malik – PwC
– Tara Lawrence – B13 AI
Tech Entrepreneur Award
– Batool Zaidi – Excelify Solutions
– Georgina Bowman – MySports Community Ltd
– Geraldine Trufil – Split Second Research (SSR)
– Karen Newman – BOM (Birmingham Open Media)
Best Use of Tech In a Public Sector Project Award
– CSI – Aston University Cyber Security Innovation Centre
– Dr Nihal Abosaif – Heartlands Hospital NHS Trust, UHB
– Natasha Moss – Delta Financial Systems
– Becki Floyd
Best Use of Tech In a Private Sector Project Award
– Emma Armstrong – Empro Business Group Ltd
– Leena Parmar – Jaguar Land Rover
– Louise Latter – BOM (Birmingham Open Media)
– Sonia Rani – PwC
Congratulations to all the finalists, and we look forward to celebrating your achievements on 4th October 2024. Let’s continue to empower, inspire, and amplify the voices of women in tech!