The Northern Ireland Women in Tech Awards recognise and celebrate Women who innovate, challenge and embrace technology.

On Thursday 22nd May at the Europa Hotel, Belfast, we will be showcasing the inspirational individuals who have achieved great success within the Tech sector, while making valuable contributions to the local economy. Be part of it with our key sponsors at VANRATH.

Award Categories

Click on a category below to start your entry. Submissions close at 17:00 on Thursday, 3rd April.

Have a look at what we got up to in 2024...

Dates you need to know
  • Closing Date for Award Submissions | Thursday 3rd April at 17:00
  • Judging day | Friday 11th April
  • Finalists Announced | Tuesday 15th April
  • Awards Gala | Thursday 22nd May
Terms & Conditions
•    Entrants must be based and have an office located in Northern Ireland.
•    Please ensure nominees are available on Thursday 22nd May 2025 for the Awards Gala.
•    An online entry form will need to be completed for each entrant. The information provided will be disclosed only to the judges. Do not send any other documents / supporting materials as these will not be accepted.
•    There will be one winner per category (unless otherwise stated).
•    The judges’ decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into before or after the judging. All decisions regarding the judging process are made by our judging panel.
•    Details provided in the entry form will potentially be used, with approval, for press releases and web content if the nominee is placed as a finalist or winner, so please ensure it is factually correct - we will not be liable for inaccuracies published based on nomination content and changes may not be possible after publication.
•    Applications that do not meet the entry criteria will not be accepted.
•    Entrants can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else.
•    Entrants can apply for more than one category but must submit a full online entry each time i.e. one category per entry.
•    Please complete the online entry process by no later than 17:00 on Thursday 3rd April.
Extra Info
Recognition as a Women in Tech award finalist and winner holds great prestige. You can benefit from increased media coverage and profiling, offering unique business opportunities that can help to drive your business forward. All finalists will join the Women in Tech Award Finalist Alumnae – a group specially created to offer all finalists the opportunity to network with like-minded businesswomen and to stimulate opportunity for both personal and professional development.
 
All winners will also have the opportunity to take part in an exclusive Winners Lunch, where they will come together to be inspired by a range of speakers and network with their peers. More details will be unveiled in the coming months.
2024 Winners
  • Outstanding Woman in Tech sponsored by Vanrath | Clare McGrath, St Malachy's College Belfast
  • C Level Woman of the Year sponsored by Expleo | Alison McFadden - Continu 
  • Digital Transformation Leader of the Year sponsored by Check Point | Samantha Kirk - Kainos
  • Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by Allstate Northern Ireland | Melanie Dawson - Origin7
  • Tech Team of the Year sponsored by EOS IT Solutions | Aflac Northern Ireland, team led by Catherine Maguire
  • One to Watch in the Future sponsored by BT | Hayley Rice - Danske Bank
  • Green Impact Award sponsored by Danske Bank | Faye Thomas - Vyta
  • Tech Advocate of the Year sponsored by MHS | Victoria Logan - Aflac Northern Ireland
  • Male Advocate of the Year sponsored by NIE Networks | Killian O'Rawe - Reward
  • Outstanding Apprentice sponsored by Version 1 | Elizabeth Murphy - PwC

Get in touch with your enquiries: awards@womeninbusinessni.com

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