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Global Awards

The Digital Revolution Awards began life as an online event in 2020, when restrictions prevented us from celebrating together. However, while our in-person ceremonies have become unforgettable occasions in the tech calendar, we’ve continued to host a virtual show through our Global, best-of-the-best awards that you can register to watch live on 19th June, 2025.
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November 2024

Nomination Entry Deadline

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March 2025

Shortlisted Finalists Announced

6 March
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Global Virtual Awards Show

19 June

Nominations

Nominations for the 2025 Global Digital Revolution Awards are open for submissions from individuals and organisations now.
With categories that celebrate those giving back to their communities, achieving excellence within their own ecosystems, and giving back to the world they live in through technology, the awards will showcase the very best in the industry.
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Global 2025 Shortlist

Following another fantastic year of nominations we are delighted to showcase the Global finalists for 2025, the following organizations, teams and individuals have been recognized by our judges for using technology to make the world a better place to live and work.

Outstanding Contribution to the AWS Community

Chris Williams
HashiCorp

Julia Furst Morgado
Veeam Software

Padmaja Pulivarthy
Samsung

Swathi Chundru
Motivity Labs Inc

Prasad Rao
AWS

Outstanding Contribution to the Microsoft Community

Amber Bell
Training Dynamo

El Bush & Maddie Yule
Marketing Copilot & Women Talk Tech

Marie Wiese
Marketing Copilot & Women Talk Tech

Roberto Corella

Andrew Bibby
Proximo 3

Outstanding Contribution to the Salesforce Community

Jennifer Elliott
Centric Consulting

Jitendra (JZ) Zaa
IBM

Mateusz Twarożek
VRP Consulting

Valerie Weis
Atrium

David Massey
Get Force Certified

Excellence in Snowflake

Arunkumar Thirunagalingam
McKesson

Mohanarajesh Kommineni
TEKSystems Global Services LLC

Shankar Narayanan SGS
Microsoft

Swathi Chundru
Motivity Labs Inc

Niall Scott
Aviva

Excellence in ServiceNow

Allen Andreas
Allenovation

Carleen Carter
Serenity

RapDev

Suresh Loganathan
Tata Consultancy Services

Excellence in Google Cloud

Gopichand Vemulapalli
Agero INC

Praveen Kumar Maroju
ClientServer Technology Solutions

Samuel Harri-Powell
Google

Venu Madhav Aragani
Eliassen Group

Matt Cresswell
MONY Group

Rising Star of the Year

Aaraadhana Radhakrishnan
Doha College, State of Qatar

Babar Khan Akhunzada
SecurityWall

El Bush and Maddie Yule
Marketing Copilot & Women Talk Tech

Josh Nelson
High Tide Co

Nathan Finnegan
Conga

Digital Transformation Project of the Year

A5 Corp

Azerbaijan State Labor Inspectorate Service

Corpay Brazil

Manav Mittal

VRP Consulting

Kainos

Defra

Not-For-Profit Digital Project of the Year

Digital Restoration EcoSystem DREAM

SecurityWall

The Mysteries of Jabali and Sauti:
The Learning Hub

Free Wheelchair Mission and Passion Fruit Partners

BBC micro:bit – the next gen
Micro:bit Educational Foundation

Diversity and Inclusion Employer of the Year

Corpay Brazil

Fluido Group

ImagineCRM

Merkle

CloudSource

Diversity Ally of the Year

Daisy Garcia
ImagineCRM

Elif Item
Microsoft

Navjyot Kaur
SoftwareOne

Tech for Good

Donorbox

Passion Fruit Partners and Together We Can

The Aga Khan Foundation: The Learning Hub

Vamshi Bharath Munagandla

Women Talk Tech

Durham Police

Best AWS Partner to Work For

Hitachi Solutions

Luxoft

NEC Corporation

T-Systems

Version 1

Best Microsoft Partner to Work For

Enavate

NetImpact Strategies, Inc

Tata Consultancy Services

Robiquity

Best Salesforce Partner to Work For

Cognizant

CGI 

DXC Technology

ImagineCRM

Hyphen8

Excellence in Learning and Development

Corpay Brazil

HCLTech Digital Business Services

Quench.AI

Subash Banala

BlueSky Citadel

Outstanding Leader of the Year

Anastasiya Vinogradova
VRP Consulting

Ebere Josephine Uba
Carmedis Inc.

Marie Wiese
Marketing Copilot & Women Talk Tech is missing

Paulo Scrideli
Corpay

Ronald White
Avanade

Tim Moger
Christians Against Poverty

Excellence in AI

DBS Bank

Heikki Haldre
Miros

Inflo Health

Praneeth Reddy Amudala Puchakayala
Regions Bank

Version 1
AI in Fraud Detection

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Global Judges

The Digital Revolution Awards celebrate the tech industry’s very best pioneers, innovators and glass ceiling breakers across categories that recognize sustainability, employer branding, ED&I, talent development, and L&D. We’ve put together an expert panel that represents some of the leading figures in IT, meaning they’re best placed to judge the individuals and organizations that have truly excelled in the last year.
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Ailbhe Rees

RVP, UKI Alliances & Channels
Salesforce
Ailbhe is an experienced channel and alliances leader with a demonstrated track record of success. Ailbhe is also passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion within the tech industry.
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Anil Sood

Senior Manager
Ernst & Young
Anil leads the AI Governance practice at EY US in New York, with over 18 years of experience in technology and capital markets. He was previously Executive Director in Model Risk Governance at JPMorgan Chase, a Software Engineer at Microsoft, and a Desk Strategist at Deutsche Bank. Anil holds a Master’s from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a Bachelor’s from Punjab Engineering College in India.
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Anshul Wadhawan

Partner
Deloitte Consulting
Anshul Wadhawan is a Partner at Deloitte Consulting, specialising in AI, data, and financial services. With a focus on transforming business models and driving innovation, he leads efforts to harness cutting-edge technologies for sustainable growth. Anshul’s expertise enables organisations to thrive in an increasingly data-driven, AI-powered landscape.
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Arjun Naik

Technical Lead
First Citizens Bank
A technology leader with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Arjun has judged various international awards and is an active reviewer for various international journals. He has also published scholarly articles and presented papers at international conferences worldwide.
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Beau Schwieso

Chief Operating Officer
Caf2Code LLC
Beau is a transformational leader with a passion for driving innovation and change. He excels in fostering a values-driven culture centred around excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With extensive experience in leading organisations through growth and transformation, Beau empowers teams to achieve exceptional results while upholding strong principles and creating a lasting impact.
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Bihag Karnani

Senior Growth Product Manager
Google
As a Product Leader at Google, Bihag drives innovation through AI-powered solutions, currently revolutionising the News Reader Revenue Manager platform and previously launching the firm’s first Partner Relationship Management platform serving 100,000+ cloud partners. His experience spans leadership roles at Canadian Tire Corporation and OpenText, plus co-founding Magic Technologies. With an MBA from Purdue and deep technical expertise, he creates impactful digital solutions that transform user experiences.
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Bryan Berumen

Managing Director & Partner
Boston Consulting Group
Bryan is a tenured executive with nearly 22 years of digital transformation experience, specialising in Customer Relationship Management. He spent 21 years at Accenture leading clients through their Salesforce transformations and is now leading BCG’s Salesforce topic across EMEA and South America.
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Carel Du Toit

Group CEO
Mint Group
Carel is a distinguished leader in the technology sector. Recognised as Technology Leader of the Year at the 2024 Africa Tech Week Awards, he continues to drive innovation and excellence. Under his leadership, Mint Group earned the prestigious Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle membership for 10 consecutive years. A Harvard Business School graduate, Carel brings strategic vision and expertise to the IT industry.
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Colleen Maguire

Chief of Staff – Asia Consulting
Microsoft
Colleen is the Chief of Staff for Microsoft Consulting in Asia, leading a diverse team focused on business optimisation, operations, and strategic planning. With 15 years at Microsoft, she has led multicultural teams in digital strategy, sales, and consulting. Colleen is passionate about equality and supports initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion. She is also a board member of the Australia Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
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David Shannon

Director – Salesforce Practice
Infosys Consulting
David plays a key role in shaping Infosys Consulting’s Salesforce services with a focus on enterprise-scale transformation. With over 25 years of experience in financial services technology, he specialises in building high-performing teams, architecting complex Salesforce ecosystems, and driving strategic innovation. Prior to Infosys, David headed Barclays’ global Salesforce platform and oversaw some of Europe’s largest Salesforce implementations. A certified Salesforce Application and System Architect, David brings deep expertise in governing and optimising Salesforce at scale.
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David Vilf

Product Manager at Android Automotive OS
Google
David is a technical generalist with over 10 years of professional experience including big tech, early stage startups and scale ups. He’s currently a product manager at Google Android Automotive OS in the Bay Area. Previously, David built products embedding AI/ML across industries such as fintech, payments, digital identity verification, fraud detection and edtech with b2b and b2c business models.
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Dennis Bushuven

Digital Advisor ERP & CRM
Dennis is a very experienced IT enthusiast who has realised IT projects in the context of Business Applications (with a focus on Microsoft technology, CRM and ERP) for more than 25 years. With his expertise in delivery, sales and business development, he is a respected contact person for customers from various industries and has contributed to the success of many projects. With his extensive experience in leading large teams, he inspires, challenges and encourages his employees. He is always looking for innovative solutions to make things better.
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EY Kalman

Director -Business Applications
ps Hummingbird
With over two decades of IT experience across end user, contracting and the Microsoft partner space, EY brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the usage of technology to enable and empower organisations. Engaging frequently in community events on an international scale, EY presents frequently on the right way to approach technology, as well as mentoring others in the community space.
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Faruch Amini

Senior Manager
PwC Deutschland
Dr. Faruch Amini has 16 years of professional experience, including five years in scientific research focused on technology. His career demonstrates expertise in consulting, with a strong emphasis on IT, automation, and AI.
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Gaurav Bansal

Senior Staff Software Engineer
Uber Technologies, Inc.
With over 12 years of experience in software engineering and leadership roles at companies like Uber and Amazon, Gaurav has developed a strong foundation in designing, building, and optimising large-scale distributed systems. He specialises in solving complex problems with simple, effective solutions that make a real impact on both customers and businesses. His passion for continuous learning, innovation, and improving customer experiences drives his ability to take on challenges and consistently deliver results that enhance business outcomes.
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Gourang Mehta

Managing Director
Barbarian
With a strong background in driving growth and innovation, Gourang focuses on experience design, platform-driven engagement, and emerging technologies. Previously, as President and Chief Architect of g-Innovations, he helped the company become a leader in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) before its acquisition by Barbarian. Gourang was named an AEM Champion in 2022, as recognition for his expertise and high-profile client work—one of only 18 individuals globally.
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Helena Boulton

Director of Change Enablement EMEA
EPAM
As a program/change director, Helena has led multi-functional teams across the globe in numerous sectors, delivering critical business, finance, operational and cloud technology solutions. For the last 10 years she has specialised in Salesforce, enabling companies to realise their CRM dreams, and has worked in the IT and transformation space for over 25 years in total.
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Joan Norton

Head of Programs Swinburne Innovation Studio
Swinburne University of Technology
Joan is a seasoned executive in sports technology and innovation, leading Commercial Programs at Swinburne Innovation Studio. She also serves on the Board of Rugby Victoria, focusing on strategic initiatives and commercial innovations. With achievements in media rights, NFT strategies, and startup mentorship, Joan has closed over $2B in media agreements and developed NFT metaverse strategies. She actively supports sportstech startups as a mentor and advisor, helping them achieve market fit and scale.
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Kenneth Akpati

Global Strategy Leader – Enterprise Applications
DXC Technology
A seasoned technology services and strategy leader with over a decade of experience focused on building capabilities that demystify and accelerate digital transformation and innovation Kenneth helps clients define and architect self-funding executable strategies that accelerate their digital and innovation journey from idea to scaled value realisation.
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Kurt Juvyns

Principal Product Manager
Microsoft
Kurt is Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, a role that sees him focusing on partner capacity initiatives and ISV Success for Business Central partners.
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Lee Heather

Regional Vice President
Salesforce
Lee is a Regional Vice President at Salesforce UK, focusing on the commercial consumer industries. During his 10-year tenure at Salesforce Lee has had a huge focus on the benefits of digital transformations in the B2C and B2B space. With the community of partners and customers that he works with, Salesforce is leading the way with Data, CRM and AI.
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Madan Thangavelu

Senior Director of Engineering
Uber
Madan is a Senior Director of Engineering at Uber, leading teams behind the Uber Rider app and a fulfillment system that powers over 10 billion trips annually. With 15 years of experience, Madan has scaled Uber’s technology and delivered impactful global solutions. Previously, he led mobile malware analysis at Lookout Mobile Security and improved 401(k) transparency at BrightScope, specialising in cloud platforms and user-focused innovation.
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Marie Wiese

CEO
Marketing Copilot
Marie is a podcaster, author, and entrepreneur. As the host of Women Talk Tech, she reaches an audience of over 30,000 globally on topics like gender diversity and emerging tech. A USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, Marie is also a Microsoft MVP in AI. She frequently speaks on responsible AI and sales/marketing for small businesses and is an instructor at the University of Toronto school of Continuing Studies.
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Matthew Harriet Randall

Head of Software Development and Integration

Matthew Harriet has 17 years’ experience in software development, starting their career as a Junior Developer and moving onto the position they currently hold as Head of Software Development and Integration. As a keen supporter of the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in breeding success, Matthew Harriet is the Chair of the inclusion ERGs at Aston Martin Lagonda and sits on the board as an NED of Racing Pride.

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Narendra Lakshmana Gowda

Senior Engineering Manager
Walmart Global Tech
Narendra is a Senior Engineering Manager and Architect with 15+ years of experience leading teams at Walmart, T-Mobile, and Zalando. He specializes in AI-driven solutions, predictive pricing, and telecom anomaly detection. Narendra also runs a popular YouTube channel with 160K+ subscribers, sharing insights on software systems and cloud engineering. A LinkedIn Top Voice and tech writer, he has authored 20+ blog posts and will soon release two books on cloud engineering and scalable data systems.
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Nikita Le Messurier

Startup Advisor
AWS
Nikita is a Startup Advisor at AWS, Airtree Explorer and a passionate angel investor assisting Australian startups, with a particular interest in supporting female founded, deep tech and AI startups. Prior to AWS, she worked for WIRED Magazine’s Future Thinking consultancy and AI cybersecurity startup Darktrace and is also current chair of Art Centre Melbourne’s Contemporary Foundation.
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Praveen Tripathi

Global Technology Head
HCLTech
Praveen is a Forbes Business Council member, gold Stevie Awards winner, and Globee award-winning technology leader. With over 20 years of expertise in AI, Cloud, and cybersecurity, he has led global digital transformations and serves as a judge for prestigious industry awards, helping to shape the future of technology innovation.
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Rob Treacey

Operating Advisor
GTO Partners
Rob specialises in cybersecurity and IT risk management and has 17+ years of proven senior leadership experience working in Tier 1 banks, as well as professional and managed services organisations, and running his own craft distillery business. In his previous role, he was Global Head of Public Cloud Security at Rackspace Technology. Prior to Rackspace, he held senior positions at Citigroup and Bank of America and consulted for financial services institutions including Bank of New York Mellon, First Bank of Nigeria and Natixis Investment Managers. Rob was previously a global judge for the Digital Revolution Awards back in 2023.
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Sarah Robb

Senior Director of People Operations
Google
Sarah joined Google in 2003 and played a pivotal role in launching offices across Latin America and leading recruitment in Asia Pacific. She relocated to Singapore in 2007, managing HR across Southeast Asia before eventually leading tech functions in HR for APAC. In 2021, Sarah became the global People Partner lead for Pops (HR4HR). Now back in Australia, she continues to support POps remotely.
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Scott Meddings

Intelligent Applications Technical leader
Microsoft
Scott is a Senior Technical Manager and a podcast host at Microsoft, known for his leadership and expertise in managing high-performance technical teams. With over 20 years of experience, Scott has been instrumental in driving the success of Microsoft Dynamics and the Power Platform. He is passionate about innovation, mentorship, and community engagement, frequently volunteering to mentor aspiring technologists and speaking at industry events.
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Skip Shields

Head of IT, VP of IT
Morton Salt, Inc.
A seasoned IT executive with over 35 years of leadership in IT, Operational Technology (OT), ERP systems, and Cybersecurity, Skip excels at driving digital transformations, aligning technology with business strategy, and enhancing operational efficiency. With expertise in ERP implementations, IT/OT integration, and cybersecurity frameworks, Skip specializes in optimising resources, reducing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance while leading cross-functional teams.

Our 2024 Global Ceremony

Hosted by Tenth Revolution Group President Zoë Morris and Digital Revolution Awards Co-founder Kashif Naqshbandi, our Global ceremony was broadcast online where we celebrated this year’s tech superstars.

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