The 8th Women in Tech® Global Awards gathered an international community of leaders, innovators and allies in Paris to celebrate outstanding women and role models who are shaping the future of technology. The ceremony honoured individuals and organisations whose work is transforming industries, influencing policy and building a more inclusive digital future.
Honouring excellence across ten categories
This edition of the Global Awards spotlighted ten categories reflecting the breadth of roles and pathways in technology, from emerging talent and entrepreneurship to global leadership and lifetime impact. Together, the 2025 awardees illustrate how women and allies are driving change across regions and disciplines, and how inclusive leadership is becoming a strategic imperative for the tech ecosystem.
2025 Award Recipients
The following individuals and organizations received recognition across ten award categories:
🏆 Aspiring Teen Award: Amira Alqabbaa (Middle East) and Aurora Delgado Camones (LATAM)
🏆 Most Disruptive Award: Adriana Marais (Africa)
🏆 Best Ally Award: Ivo Haase (Europe)
🏆 Most Impactful Initiative Award: MOMADE VAA LLC (APAC)
🏆 Woman in Web3 Award: Ella Cullen (Europe)
🏆 Tech Diplomacy Award: Nathalie KIENGA (Africa)
🏆 Start-Up Award: Dr. Jayantika Soni (APAC) and Makpal Orakkyzy (CCA)
🏆 Global Leadership Award: Titi Akinsanmi (North America)
🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award: Carme Artigas (Europe)
🏆 Honorary Award: Lucia Acurio
A global platform for visibility and impact
Across these ten categories, each laureate’s story demonstrates how access to education, networks, capital and leadership opportunities can unlock powerful, technology‑driven solutions for communities worldwide. By bringing their achievements to a global stage, the Women in Tech® Global Awards reinforce the organisation’s mission to empower women and girls in STEAM and to showcase role models from every region.
Beyond celebration: a call to action
The 8th Women in Tech® Global Awards are not only a celebration of individual excellence; they are also a call to action for companies, governments, investors and institutions to deepen their commitments to gender equality in technology. As Women in Tech® Global continues to expand its footprint, the 2025 awardees stand as ambassadors of what is possible when diverse leadership is recognised, supported and given the space to drive systemic change.
