The Women in Software Awards is an annual platform celebrating the women making waves and creating impact within the software industry today

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Currently the software sector suffers from an extreme lack of diversity. We are on a mission to change this through the creation and celebration of visible female role models within the sector. Role models are a key in attracting and empowering the next generation of women in progressing careers within tech. 

 

“Role modelling is one of the most powerful levers - it changes people’s minds, lives, and hearts. We feel differently about what we can do, can be and can achieve when we meet, experience and see people like us, doing something we never thought we could”   

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PowerList

The Women in Software PowerList recognises rising stars in the tech industry. We encourage you to nominate yourself of a woman who deserves to be recognised.

 

 

Nominations close on August 1st at midnight. 

Nominations are now CLOSED

 

 

ChangeMakers

The ChangeMakers List celebrates allyship and the responsibility of the wider tech community to drive change. You can nominate a mentor or manager of any gender, or an organisation whose support women in tech, such as a coding group or company diversity committee.

Nominations close on August 1st at midnight. 

Nominations are now CLOSED

 

 

                                                       MEET THE JUDGES

                         

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                                   Rose Ahearne

Director at Monzo Bank
 
Rose has 17 years of leadership and expertise in data and software engineering within Finance, Insurance, and E-Commerce. A dedicated advocate for under-represented individuals in Data careers, she excels at coaching and mentoring. 

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Sarah von Landsberg-Sadie
Chief People Officer at BCB Group

Sarah is a skilled people specialist with diverse experience across various sectors. She thrives on shaping organisational values through collaborative leadership, empowering individuals to unlock their true potential, and driving positive inclusive cultures. 

 

 

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                                 Shira Tsinovich

                 Domain Quality Manager at Hargreaves Lansdown

Bringing over 20 years of experience across the software delivery lifecycle at Hargreaves Lansdown, from product development to quality assurance and deployment, Shira is passionate about fostering diverse teams through early career opportunities and leveraging transferrable skills.

            


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Emily Hall-Strutt

Director at Next Tech Girls 

Emily has over 10 year experience in coaching teams in government and is passionate about inspiring young girls worldwide, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, to pursue tech careers and to close the skills and gender gap.

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Tarah Lourens
Chief Operating Officer at Rightmove

Tarah leads Product, Design, Technology, Data & Operations at Rightmove and is a seasoned technology professional with over 20 years of experience, as she's has held various leadership positions both in technology and other business areas including marketing and customer experience.  .

 

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Ghulam Rasool

Transformation Lead at Ford Motor Company

Ghulam is a seasoned Information Technology Manager with an impressive track record in the automotive industry. His mastery of Business Process, IT Service Management, IT Strategy, and Business Transformation underscores his strength as an exceptional IT professional. 

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Danny Attias

at London Business School
 
Danny oversees digital, data, technology, and cyber security matters, and is recognised for promoting diversity and inclusion in tech, he actively engages with various initiatives and champions women's representation in his teams. 

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Declan O'Gorman

Head of Enterprise Engineering at Natwest Group

Declan thrives in delivering critical engineering platforms and managing large teams with expertise in budgeting and agile transformations. He actively supports Women in Technology, Gender Balanced, Code Club, and STEM initiatives as a devoted volunteer and committee member. 

 

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Serena Vano

TechOps Lead at Simply Business.


Serena, a Project Admin Apprentice at Simply Business since 2018, now leads the UK Apprenticeship Programme for Apprentice Software Engineers. As co-leader of the Black Diversity Network, she prioritises Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

 

 

 

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     Stefanie Kennett

People Executive at Holiday extras

Stefanie leads talent acquisition for the Group Tech & Product Team. Her dedication extends beyond that as she spearheads the software developer apprenticeship scheme and creates pathways for individuals returning to work after career breaks.


     

 

 

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Fiona Bond

Technical Operations Manager at Simply Business

Fiona excels in motivating others to achieve the impossible, embracing challenges as growth opportunities. Working in the tech industry fuels her passion for innovation and thriving in fast-paced environments. Enthusiastic and result-driven.