Nominations
AWARD CATEGORIES
Nominations Deadline: Closed
ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
A company or person that has gone out of its/her/his way to support the cause of getting more women in IT in the last 18 months.
BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR
A female leader of a technology company, or a business leader within a large technology company, who has demonstrated outstanding business leadership in the last 18 months.
BUSINESS ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR
A female business leader in technology who has been an effective role model to other women in the last 18 months. Judges will examine demonstrations of leadership and business achievements, as well as examples of being a role model and inspiring other women to succeed in technology.
CIO OF THE YEAR
A female CIO, head of technology or head of IT who has demonstrated particular innovation, IT excellence and leadership in the last 18 months. Judges will look at projects and achievements spanning the current organisation or others if applicable, along with examples of best practice, leadership, ROI generated and alignment to business goals.
CTO OF THE YEAR
A female CTO who has demonstrated particular innovation, IT excellence and leadership in the last 18 months. Judges will look at projects and achievements spanning the current organisation or others if applicable, along with examples of best practice, leadership, ROI generated and alignment to business goals.
DATA LEADER OF THE YEAR
A female IT, technology or business leader who has demonstrated successful results in the area of data technology in the last 18 months.
DIGITAL LEADER OF THE YEAR
A digital or business leader who has demonstrated successful results in the area of digital innovation in the last 18 months.
DIVERSITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
This category focuses on a specific diversity initiative or project that has been established to promote diversity in IT: in a specific company or for the wider community. Judges will assess the impact of this project and how successful it has been – based on tangible results – in closing the gender gap and promoting diversity in tech.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
A woman who has achieved something exceptional in the IT industry, chosen by Information Age’s editorial team. This can be someone from either a vendor or end-user who has demonstrated strong leadership, trend setting, technology adoption or awareness of women in IT.
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Either a tech firm that has demonstrated a great desire to attract and retain more women, or a company from any other industry that has demonstrated a great desire to attract and retain more women in its IT and/or digital department.
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Open to any female who is influential as a technology business owner or main shareholder in ensuring the company meets its goals, irrespective of size. The individual needs to demonstrate commercial success, plans for growth, how strategies were set and achieved and how innovation is encouraged.
E-SKILLS INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
This award category is open to organisations that have undertaken an initiative that encouraged and helped women and girls to improve their digital skills and consider a career in the ICT sector.
FUTURE CIO OF THE YEAR
A woman who has shown outstanding IT excellence and innovation in the last 18 months and demonstrates signs that she will one day become a successful CIO.
GLOBAL LEADER OF THE YEAR
A woman in a global technology and/or digital leadership position who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and business success in the last 18 months. The candidate can be based outside of the UK but the company must do business in the UK. Judges will examine contribution to the progress/growth of the company, innovation, and specifc achievements and initiatives of the candidate.
INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
A technology company that has demonstrated outstanding innovation, customer wins and deployments in the last 18 months, in which a woman was integral to that success.
IT TEAM OF THE YEAR
An IT team, led by a woman, that has delivered real value – with tangible business results – to a company. Judges will look at projects and achievements, along with examples of best practice, leadership, ROI generated and alignment to business goals.
RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
A woman who began a career in technology in the last five or eight years and has shown great promise that she will go on to achieve great things in the industry. Judges will examine the last 18 months in each candidate’s career, looking at standout achievements, contributions to successful projects, examples of innovation, and a demonstrable understanding of how technology can create business value.
SECURITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
A female IT security professional who has demonstrated outstanding work in progressing the industry and/or protecting the company from cyber threats.
TRANSFORMATION LEADER OF THE YEAR
An organisation that has undergone a major, and successful, IT or digital transformation in the last 18 months, in which a woman has played an integral part.
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
A woman who has demonstrated the highest degree of IT excellence, innovation and leadership in the last year, and shone a light on the great things women in IT can achieve. Candidates should have not only have demonstrated outstanding business- and/or technology-focused achievements, but also acted as a positive role model and actively sought to bring more diversity to the technology industry. Chosen by the judges.
YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR
A female IT, technology or business leader under the age of 35, or who turns 35 in 2018, who has progressed rapidly though their career and demonstrated business value and innovation through the use of technology. This could include demonstrations of successfully deploying technologies; improving how a company approaches technology; delivering effective IT or technology strategies; enhancing decision-making with technology; creating business value, efficiencies and cost savings, or improving services, through the use of technology; driving new innovation in the industry; or furthering knowledge, awareness and education around technology. Chosen by the judges.
FAQ
Who can nominate for these Awards?
You can nominate yourself or your colleagues/peers. Do include performance information that the judges can verify when needed.
How do I nominate?
You can nominate in as many categories as you deem appropriate.
Please use the criteria of the category you wish to enter to shape your written submission, as the judges will refer to each criteria to guide their decisions. You should submit an essay style submission which should be 400-600 words.
The more factual information and stats you can provide for any of these questions, the better your chances on being a finalist on the shortlist. The submission should cover achievements in the day-to-job as well as prove advocacy of gender diversity.
What is the involved cost?
There is no cost to enter for the awards. There is a cost if you wish to attend the awards dinner. This also applies to people who are shortlisted. As all nominees who wish to attend need to purchase a ticket.
If you are shortlisted and for some reason cannot attend the the dinner, it will NOT affect your chances of winning the award you are shortlisted for.
Who judges the submissions?
An independent panel of judges will consider each nomination and vote on the winners for each category 2-4 weeks before the awards gala dinner.
Who shall I contact if I have any more questions?
If you need further assistance please contact us via email: event.ops@bonhillplc.com