Black Tech Achievement Awards UK & US

Congratulations to Hannah Ngakane of Pinterest, our Inspirational Woman of the Year 2026. 🏆 Hannah's presence in the industry is felt far beyond her role — she inspires, mentors, and advocates with a generosity and grace that makes everyone around her better.

Congratulations to Vera Okojie of Visa Inc, our Rising Star 2026, sponsored by AVEVA. 🏆 Every so often, someone comes along and you just know, they are going to shape this industry. #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement #RisingStar

Congratulations to Khrishawn Powell of Lloyds Banking Group, our AI Champion 2026, sponsored by Salesforce. 🏆

Congratulations to Elizabeth Uviebinené of Storia World, our Entrepreneur of the Year 2026. 🏆 Elizabeth has built something remarkable, a vision brought to life through sheer determination and a refusal to accept the status quo. #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement

Congratulations to Deutsche Bank, our Employer of the Year 2026. 🏆 Creating environments where Black talent can truly thrive takes more than good intentions — it takes sustained commitment, structural change, and genuine investment in people. #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement

Congratulations to Eneni Abban of the British Council, our Innovation Champion 2026. 🏆 Innovation isn't just about technology, it's about applying it to problems that matter. #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement #InnovationChampion

Congratulations to Lisa Smith, our Outstanding Tech Leader in Financial Services 2026. 🏆 Leading at the intersection of finance and technology demands both technical depth and strategic vision. #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement #TechLeaderFinancialServices

Congratulations to Iyioluwa Adesan of Apprentis, our Diversity Champion 2026, sponsored by Virgin Media O2. 🏆 Iyioluwa has made it their mission to ensure that the tech industry reflects the world it serves. #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement #DiversityChampion

Congratulations to Dedun Oyenuga of Microsoft, our Employee of the Year 2026. 🏆 The best teams are built on people who bring excellence, care, and energy every single day. Dedun is one of those people and on Friday night, that commitment got the recognition it deserves.

The BTA Awards 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Pamela Maynard OBE. 🏆 We were honoured to celebrate you on Friday night, Pamela. #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement #LifetimeAchievement

Congratulations to Lewis Appiagyei of Lewis Appiagyei Motorsports, our Gaming Excellence Award winner 2026. 🏆 Lewis has carved out a lane that's entirely his own, fusing gaming and motorsport in a way that's turning heads across the industry. #BTAAwards

Congratulations to Shafie Ali of Wise, our Fintech Changemaker 2026. 🏆 Financial technology has the power to reshape how the world moves money and Shafie is one of the people driving that change. Bold thinking, meaningful impact.

Congratulations to Sarah Flambard of We Are Here, winner of the Social Good Award 2026, sponsored by Octopus Energy. 🏆 he impact she and We Are Here are creating is real, lasting, and deeply needed. #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement #SocialGoodAward

Congratulations to Vanessa Anderson of Microsoft, our Security Person of the Year 2026. 🏆 In a world where the stakes of getting security wrong have never been higher, Vanessa's expertise, focus, and leadership stand out. #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement

50 Black professionals. Pioneers, leaders, innovators — shaping the future of UK tech. Tap the link in bio to view the full list. #BTAAwards #BTATop50 #BlackTechAchievementAwards #BlackInTech

Nick Cornforth of Adobe is our Ally of the Year 2026 🏆 Allyship isn't a title, it's a practice. Thank you for showing up, Nick... well deserved! 💛 #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement #AllyOfTheYear #BTA2026

Beryl Lindelwa Ncube of Capgemini is our Technology Team Leader 2026 🏆 Great teams don't just happen, they're built by people like Beryl. Congratulations! 👊🏾 #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement #TechTeamLeader #BTA2026

Nick Cornforth of Adobe is our Ally of the Year 2026 🏆 Allyship isn't a title, it's a practice. Thank you for showing up, Nick... well deserved! 💛 #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement #AllyOfTheYear #BTA2026

Mayowa Fajobi of Marsh is our Developer of the Year 2026 🏆 Sponsored by @MorganStanley Building brilliantly. Congratulations, Mayowa! 👏🏾 #BTAAwards #BlackTechAchievement #DeveloperOfTheYear #BTA2026

The room is set, the talent is here, and the sixth Black Tech Achievement Awards is officially underway. 🏆 700 guests, 18 awards, at The Great Room, Grosvenor House hosted by the brilliant Scarlette Douglas. Tonight belongs to the best in Black tech.