BTA Award Winners UK 2024
The calibre of this year’s nominees was exceptional, prompting the creation of two new categories to showcase even more of the incredible talent present: Young Tech Founders and Impact Leader of the Year.
“We are thrilled to honour these remarkable individuals who continue to drive innovation and diversity within the tech sector,” said Raphael Sofoluke, Founder & CEO of UK Black Business Show Ltd.
The winners of the Black Tech Achievement Awards 2024 are:
Ally of the Year: Joanna Lau – Kraken
App of the Year: Vanessa Sanyauke – The Hill App
BTA Gaming Award: Cassie Hughes – Nox Lumina
Developer of the Year: Marsha Castello – UK Civil Service
Diversity Champion: Pamela Maynard – Avanade
Employee of the Year: Rioh Burke-Derby – Avanade
Employer of the Year: AVEVA
Entrepreneur of the Year: Theo-Lee Houston – SLINGER
Fintech Person of the Year: Ayesha Ofori – PROPELLE
Impact Leader of the Year: Eneni Abban – Anime and Chill/The Techover Foundation and British Council
Innovation Champion: Dupe Burgess – Bloomful
Inspirational Woman of the Year: Cynthia Davis – Diversifying Group
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr Rashada Harry – Amazon Web Services & Your Future, Your Ambition
Rising Star: Amber Shand – Skyscanner
Social Good Award: Mattie Yeta – CGI
Young Tech Founders Award: Mya Gooding-Springer – Swapped
In addition to celebrating the winners, organisers of the event encourage individuals to pre-register for the 2025 event to receive information about when nominations open.
“We are immensely proud of the exceptional achievements of our winners and all the nominees. Their dedication and passion inspire us to continue fostering an inclusive and innovative tech community,” added Sofoluke.
This year’s event saw a record number of attendees, including prominent figures from the tech industry, government, and academia. Attendees had the opportunity to network, participate in panel discussions, and gain insights from industry leaders.
2024-03-22
