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.