Nominations are now open for the everywoman in Technology Awards, the longest-running programme celebrating the tech industry’s most exceptional female talent. Women have until 26th October to submit their entries for this year’s programme, which is free to enter.
Now in its 17th year, these prestigious awards represent women at every stage of their careers, from apprentices to the C-Suite, shining a light on their achievements so they can be valuable role models to inspire the next generation and help to attract more women to the sector.
There are already warning signs that AI is impacting women’s career prospects in the UK. Women working in tech and financial and professional services are at greater risk of losing their jobs versus their male peers, with estimates that AI could reduce the administrative and clerical workforce by approximately 119,000 people by 2035, positions typically dominated by women.
But there is a huge opportunity for women to step in and lead the technological transformation happening in businesses all over the country. Those same industries expected to cut jobs in administrative roles are struggling to recruit people with the digital skills they need, creating more opportunities for women in the sector.
Filling the tech jobs shortage is vital for the UK economy. It is estimated that approximately £10.8 billion could be lost due to the digital talent gap between 2024 and 2035, as well as an associated £3.3 billion in profits.
Hiring more women in these digital roles would also improve the huge gender gap in the tech sector. Women accounted for just 20% of UK AI roles among surveyed organisations in 2025, a striking 4% decline since 2020 despite it being a time of rapid AI expansion.
To drive interest in the tech sector and create the role models who will inspire career-changers and young women to train in tech, the everywoman in Technology Awards highlights the women who are defining our intelligent future.
Entries for the awards are welcome from women working in tech roles in a diverse range of sectors, with previous winners representing organisations including Barclays, Booking.com, Tesco, and Imperial College London, to name just a few.
Nicole Goodwin and Sophie Catto, joint managing directors of AllBright everywoman, said: “AI is rapidly redefining how we live and it’s vital that women play a defining role in shaping how these technologies are developed and adopted. Yet at a moment when the sector needs more of their judgement and input, women are becoming less visible in the sector.
“The everywoman in Technology Awards not only celebrate the achievements of women who are driving transformative change in this diverse industry but gives them a platform to inspire the next generation of women in STEM so that more women will play a role in defining our intelligent future.”
The everywoman in Technology Award winners will be announced at a London ceremony in March 2027. To find out more about the awards or to nominate yourself or someone you know, visit https://allbrighteverywoman.com/everywoman-in-technology-awards/
2027 categories
AI Champion Award – Sponsored by ARM
Apprentice Award
CTO/CIO of the Year Award – Sponsored by Accenture
Cyber Security Award
Digital Star Award
Digital Transformation Leader Award
Entrepreneur Award
Innovator Award
Leader Award
One to Watch Award
Male Agent of Change Award
Rising Star Award – Sponsored by Booking.com
Software Engineer Award – Sponsored by NatWest
Team Leader Award – Sponsored by Haleon
Tech for Good Award
Woman of the Year Award