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Welcome to the Black Tech Achievement Awards, where brilliance meets innovation. Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of Black professionals shaping the future of tech.
The UK’s technology sector is growing almost three times faster than the rest of the economy and with tech firms creating an ever increasing number of highly-skilled and highly-paid jobs, opportunities are only set to increase. By championing Black achievement within technology, the BTA Awards aim to inspire and connect whilst helping to map out a more diverse, inclusive and therefore innovative landscape.
2024 US Judges
Arlan Hamilton
Founder of Backstage Capital & Runner, Author, Venture Catalyst
Esosa Ighodaro
Co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech
Ken Gibbs Jr.
Executive Vice President, Digital - Ebony Media
India Adams
Product Marketing Manager, Google
2024 UK Judges
Flavilla Fongang
Brand strategist & Founder of GTA Black Women in Tech
Tim Struthers
Head of Programme Brands at Sky Studios
Mark Martin MBE
Co- Founder of UK Black Tech & Assistant Professor in Computer Science & Education Practice
Pamela Aculey
CEO & Founder - Just Like Me Books & MIXD Reality
Marc Abraham
Product Management Leader & Product Director at Backbase
Lynsey Campbell
Head of Customer Success EMEA & LATAM - Netapp
David McQueen
Executive Coach, Facilitator, Board Advisor and International Speaker
Who entered in 2023
+ many more!
Why enter?
Elevate Your Story
Be recognised on a national stage for your groundbreaking work.
Connect and Inspire
Join a community of like-minded individuals who are pushing the boundaries of technology.
Promote Diversity
Showcase the diverse talent that makes the tech industry stronger and more inclusive.
Network
Connect with the best Black talent in tech
2023 Hall of Fame
Join the ranks of past winners who have transformed industries and inspired the next generation of tech leaders.
Ally of the Year
Ada Tagoe – Professional Services Delivery Lead, Google Cloud, Google
App of the Year
Heyr
BTA Gaming Award
Stephanie Ijoma – Founder, NNESAGA
Developer of the Year
Developer of the Year – Catherine Kediemetse Mokgothu, Java Engineer, American Express
Diversity Champion
Tolulope Oke – Global ID&E Customer Engagement, Amazon Web Services
Employee of the Year
Lesley Jonas-Nartley – Senior Managing Consultant, IBM
Employer of the Year
Multiverse
Entrepreneur of the Year
Flavilla Fongang – CEO, 3 Colours Rule & GTA Black Women In Tech
Innovation Champion
Pamela Aculey – CEO and Founder, Just Like Me Books
Inspirational Woman of the Year
Natalie Ojevah – Eagle Labs Diversity and Inclusion Lead, VP, Barclays
