Black Tech Achievement Awards 2024 Announces Finalists
The Black Tech Achievement Awards 2024 proudly presents the outstanding finalists across various categories for this year's event. Recognising and celebrating Black excellence in the tech industry, the awards ceremony promises to be an unforgettable evening honouring the achievements of individuals and organisations driving positive change.
Ally of the Year
Sponsored by PwC
- Tokeer Ahmed – Capgemini
- Olga Efis – JP Morgan
- Seema Hakim – Just Eat Takeaway
- Joanna Lau – Krakem
- Amanda Creak – Morgan Stanley
- Nicola McHugh – PwC
- Zahid Jiwa – Salesforce
App of the Year
Sponsored by JP Morgan
- BeGenio Ltd
- Pardna Limited
- Tech1M
- The Hill app
- Vendoir Limited
BTA Gaming Award
Sponsored by Salesforce
- Des Gayle – Altered Gene
- Ebonix (Danielle Udogaranya) – Evolutu
- India Alanis Browne – End Point CeX
- Deborah Mensah-Bonsu – Games for Good
- Noobtoons Yenca – Independent
- Cassie Hughe – Nox Lumina
- Chelsea Maffia – Play Morgan Studios
- Taiwo Omisore – Independent
- Rosemary Buahin – Xbox
Developer of the Year
Sponsored by JP Morgan
- Justin Robinson – Goldman Sachs
- Aaron McIntosh – Morgan Stanley
- David Ogundepo – Nouvellesoft Inc.
- Larry Goddard – Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Oluwatobi John Oluwafemi – Sainsbury’s Bank
- Thomas Anderson – Thomson Reuters
- Marsha Castello – UK Civil Service
- Nystrom Edwards – Morgan Stanley
Diversity Champion
Sponsored by Salesforce
- Rosa Remedor – Accenture
- Chris Lambert – Adobe
- Daniel Carter – Amazon Web Services
- Pamela Maynard – Avanade
- Jeanine Francis – LinkedIn
- Alex Cave – Lloyds Banking Group
- Zeella Labram – Microsoft
- Brian Bob-Jones – PwC
- Sumbo Adekunle – UBS
- Bamidele Farinre – Whittington Health NHS Trust
- Dylan Aupetit – WWT EMEA UK Limited
- Hosanna Hali – Zscaler
Employee of the Year
Sponsored by Salesforce
- Rioh Burke-Derby – Avanade
- Jo Wong – FARFETCH
- Mariam Opemipo Otaiku – Financial Times
- Julian Edgar – Fujitsu
- Lawrence Owusu – Goldman Sachs
- Mas Mashigo – HSBC
- Monica Owusu-Adjei – Morgan Stanley
- Dwayne Neufville – Suprema Systems UK Ltd
- Michael Bharwani – UBS
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by AVEVA
- AVEVA
- Brand Advance
- PwC
Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by Sky Business
- Yomi Tejumola – Algomarketing
- Jarell Bempong – BEMPONG TALKING THERAPY
- Leke Sholuade – Black Valley
- Sade Amale – Deep Loop
- Remy Brooks – Future Platforms
- Jeniene Scott – Hustle+Heels
- Kit Ahweyevu – MindWeaver
- Theo-Lee Houston – Slinger
- Tommie Edwards – Tech1M
Fintech of the Year
Sponsored by Mastercard
- Chris Murray – Deutsche Bank
- Zuleika Philips – Intuit
- Cameron Mordi-Semple – Legion Network
- Paul Watts – Lenuity
- Paul Henriques – Pardna Limited
- Ayesha Ofori – Propelle
Raphael Sofoluke, CEO of UK Black Business Show & Black Tech Achievement Awards, remarked: "The calibre of finalists this year reflects the remarkable achievements and contributions of Black professionals across the tech industry. We are proud to be part of an ecosystem that continually pushes boundaries and fosters diversity. Congratulations to all the finalists; your dedication to excellence is truly inspiring."
The Black Tech Achievement Awards 2024 ceremony will take place on Friday, 15th March 2024, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London, from 6 - 11 pm. The event promises a memorable evening featuring a 3-course meal, black-tie attire, and hosted by Remi Burgz, an influential figure in the UK music scene and BBC 1Xtra’s Drivetime host.
