Women Leaders in Electronics Awards 2025

Woman of the Year

This prestigious award celebrates remarkable accomplishments of women in the electronics industry. The recipient of this honour is recognised for her outstanding achievements, which may include a specific project, strong initiative a general body of work, or her exceptional performance in a particular leadership role within the sector. She exemplifies skill, judgment, leadership, and integrity, is guided by a strong sense of purpose and values, with a clear commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Her achievements serve as an inspiration to future leaders in the field.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2021 – 31st December 2023.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300 - 500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Woman of the Year - Design Engineer

This prestigious award celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of women in the electronics industry, specifically focusing on electronics design. The recipient is recognised for her outstanding achievements, which may include a specific project, a general body of work, or her exceptional performance in leading a design team or company. She exemplifies skill, judgment, leadership, and integrity, guided by a strong sense of purpose and values, with a clear commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Her achievements serve as an inspiration to future leaders in the field.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Outstanding Achievements in Design
Leadership and Initiative
Skill, Judgment, and Integrity
Commitment to DE&I
Purpose and Values

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300-500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Business woman of the Year

This prestigious award celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of women in the electronics industry, recognising those who have made significant contributions at an industry level. The recipient is honoured for her outstanding achievements, which may include a significant contribution to a specific project, a general body of work, or her exceptional performance in a leadership role within the sector. She exemplifies skill, judgment, leadership, and integrity, guided by a strong sense of purpose and values, with a clear commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Her achievements serve as an inspiration to future leaders in the field.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2021 – 31st December 2023.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Outstanding Industry Contributions
Leadership and Initiative
Commitment to DE&I
Skill, Judgment, and Integrity
Purpose and Values

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300-500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Electronics Rising Star

Awarded to the woman emerging as a promising talent in the electronics industry, with less than five years’ experience, and who has shown potential for future leadership.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Outstanding achievements/success

• Specific challenges/ obstacles faced and overcome

• Innovation/disruption

• Demonstrable and measurable impact

• A continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong testimonial evidence

• Scale and ambition - what’s next for this individual?

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300-500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

STEM Pioneer Rising Star

This award recognises a person who is emerging as a promising STEM talent. With less than five years of experience, the winner will have demonstrated exceptional potential for future leadership through their innovative contributions, dedication, and commitment to advancing the field of electronics. They are on course to make a significant impact and inspire her peers and future generations of STEM students and graduates.

This category is now closed

Unsung Hero

One of two awards that celebrate the impactful contributions made by women in non-technical roles within the electronics industry (see also Unsung Hero in a Leadership Role). This award recognises the importance of role models at all levels of an electronics business and is open to women in non-technical roles who are guided by their values and sense of purpose.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Outstanding achievements/success

• Specific challenges/ obstacles faced and overcome

• The innovation/disruption

• Bold strategic vision

• Demonstrable and measurable impact

• A continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong testimonial evidence

• Scale and ambition - what’s next for this individual?

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300 - 500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Unsung Hero in a Leadership Role

One of two awards that acknowledge the invaluable contributions made by women in non-technical roles within the electronics industry (see also Unsung Hero). This category is dedicated to senior UK women in leadership positions who are making an exceptional impact on a business and/or the industry as a whole. She is guided by a clear sense of purpose and values, driving positive change in the electronics sector.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Outstanding achievements/success

• Specific challenges/ obstacles faced and overcome

• The innovation/disruption

• Bold strategic vision

• Demonstrable and measurable impact

• A continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong testimonial evidence

• Scale and ambition - what’s next for this individual?

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300 - 500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Electronics Entrepreneur of the Year

Recognising UK-based women who have excelled as entrepreneurs in the electronics sector, highlighting creative and technical ability, with business acumen. The category’s focus is on innovative startups and successful business ventures.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Outstanding entrepreneurial qualities that have led to success

• Specific challenges/ obstacles faced and overcome

• Peer and team buy-in – who believes in this entrant?

• Bold strategic vision

• Demonstrable and measurable impact

• A continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong testimonial evidence

• Scale and ambition - what’s next for this individual?

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300-500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Electronics Design Leader of the Year

This award honours an exceptional person in a leadership position within the electronics industry. The winner will be recognised for their outstanding ability in electronics design while maintaining a company’s or group’s standards of ethics and integrity. They lead with a strong sense of purpose and with sound values, demonstrating a clear commitment to design excellence, advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). Their exemplary leadership serves as an inspiration to future leaders in the electronics industry.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Strategic Leadership

• Demonstrates skill and expertise in adopting or promoting a design, technology or methodology to advance the electronics industry.

• Exhibits innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive the organisation forward.

• Demonstrates exceptional skill in electronics design and encouraging pioneering design in others;

• Setting, communicating, and achieving strategic objectives for a project or company.

• Effectively aligns organisational goals with the broader industry trends and future directions.

• Ethical Standards and Integrity

• Upholds and promotes high ethical standards and integrity in all aspects of leadership.

• Leads by example, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability.

• Advocates for and implements ethical practices within the organisation.

• Leads with a clear sense of purpose and strong personal values.

• Inspires and motivates others through her vision and commitment to the organisation's mission.

• Balances business goals with a commitment to social responsibility and ethical practices.

• Serves as a role model and inspiration for future leaders in the electronics industry.

• Provides mentorship and support to emerging leaders, particularly women and underrepresented groups.

• Actively participates in industry events, panels, and discussions to share knowledge and inspire others.

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

• Actively promotes and implements DE&I initiatives within the organisation.

• Demonstrates measurable impact in creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

• Mentors and supports underrepresented groups, fostering an inclusive leadership pipeline.

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300 - 500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

Testimonials

Please provide strong testimonial evidence from peers, colleagues, clients, partners, and industry figures.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Promotional Summary

Please provide a short summary, in no more than 50 words, of your entry. This may appear in the printed event guide and on our website and in any relevant marketing communications about the awards should you make the shortlist. Please note that we reserve the right to edit for consistency and publishing reasons.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Mentor of the Year

Awarded to male or female, non-binary who has excelled in mentoring and supporting women in their electronics careers, facilitating professional growth and development.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit a Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Outstanding achievements/success

• Specific challenges/ obstacles faced and overcome

• Innovation/disruption

• Bold strategic vision

• Demonstrable and measurable impact

• A continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong testimonial evidence

• Scale and ambition - what’s next for this individual?

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300 - 500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Returner of the Year

Open to women who have successfully returned to work after maternity leave or a career break. This award recognises the challenges associated with returning to work. In doing so, it is hoped that best practices can be gathered and collated for future returners.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Outstanding achievements/success

• Specific challenges/ obstacles faced and overcome

• The innovation/disruption

• Bold strategic vision

• Demonstrable and measurable impact

• A continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong testimonial evidence

• Scale and ambition - what’s next for this individual?

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300 - 500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Innovator of the Year

Open to women who are playing a leading role in modernising the electronics industry, either within an electronics company or as a supplier.

The winner will have clearly pioneered new approaches in the electronics sector, demonstrating exceptional design and/or technical skills. This may be attributed to a specific project, campaign, case, or role. She will demonstrate exceptional skill, judgment, leadership, and integrity, guided by her purpose and values, including a strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I).

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit a Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Outstanding achievements/success

• Specific challenges/ obstacles faced and overcome

• The innovation/disruption and why it has led to success

• Bold strategic vision

• Demonstrable and measurable impact

• A continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong testimonial evidence

• Scale and ambition - what’s next for this individual?

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300- 500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Electronics Engineer of the Year

Recognising the achievements of women engineers in the electronics field, with an emphasis on technical excellence, innovation, and contributions to the industry.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit a Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Best-in-class achievements or initiatives

• Specific challenges/ obstacles faced and overcome

• Innovation/disruption

• Bold strategic vision

• Demonstrable and measurable impact

• A continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong testimonial evidence • Scale and ambition – what’s next for this individual?

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300-500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Safety and Compliance Leader

Recognising those who have excelled in ensuring safety and compliance within the electronics industry, upholding industry standards and best practices.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Outstanding leadership qualities that have led to success

• Specific challenges/ obstacles faced and overcome

• Peer and team buy-in – who believes in this entrant?

• Bold strategic vision

• Demonstrable and measurable impact

• A continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong testimonial evidence

• Scale and ambition - what’s next for this individual?

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300 - 500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Technical Excellence Award

This award honours an individual working within the electronics industry who has demonstrated exceptional technical expertise and innovation. The recipient is recognised for their outstanding technical contributions that have significantly advanced a field within electronics. They exemplify a high level of electronics design skill, creativity, and problem-solving ability, and their work will play a significant role in advancing technology and the industry.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

Exceptional Technical Contributions
Innovation and Problem-Solving
Impact on the Industry
Commitment to Professional Development
Ethics and Integrity

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300-500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Colour Headshot

Where possible please provide a colour headshot of the entrant. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Management/Small Team Leader of the Year

This award honours an outstanding person in a leadership position within the electronics industry who excels in creating and nurturing an exceptional workplace environment. The winner will be recognised for their ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity. They will demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and actively work to create a supportive and inclusive workplace. Their leadership serves as an inspiration for future leaders in the electronics industry.

This category is now closed

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programme of the Year

Open to teams, electronics businesses, and institutions operating within the electronics sector in any capacity. This award aims to recognise an exemplary DE&I programme in its entirety. Judges will assess the programme's planning, implementation, and overall success, with a focus on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It could be a specific programme or campaign that targets age and life stage, disability and/or neurodiversity, faith, gender, LGBTQ+, race and social mobility.

This category is now closed

To be eligible, entries must relate to achievements made between 1st January 2022 – 31st December 2024.

To enter, please submit an Executive Summary on why you feel you / the person you are nominating should win this award.

Criteria

When reviewing your submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:

• Best-in-class achievements or initiatives

• Specific challenges/ obstacles faced and overcome

• New strategies, business development or staff/training initiatives

• Innovation/disruption

• Bold strategic vision

• Demonstrable and measurable impact

• A continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion

• Strong testimonial evidence • Scale and ambition – what’s next for the organisation?

Entry Questions:

Questions marked with an * indicate mandatory fields

*Executive Summary

Please provide a 300-500 word online submission focusing on the criteria provided above.

*Company Logo

The entrant's company logo should be supplied in colour as a vector eps file. We recommend a dpi of at least 300. If successful, this will be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Image

Where possible, please provide a JPEG or PNG image that best supports your entry. If successful, this may be used alongside your entry on the evening and in the magazine.

Supporting Materials

Please provide support material where you feel it will enhance your entry, such as case studies or video links. Please upload one zip file containing no more than 3 documents. Judges are not required to score supporting material but can use supporting material as evidence to support a claim. For this reason please ensure all important statements are included in the main body of your awards submission - do not rely on the supporting materials section alone to evidence your entry.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognising exceptional women in the electronics industry who show a long-standing legacy of accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to the industry throughout their career.

This category is voted by the judging panel

Note: Women based outside of the UK may be nominated, but their organisation must have a presence in the UK.

This category is now closed

This category is voted on by the judging panel and names cannot be submitted.

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Woman of the Year

Woman of the Year - Design Engineer

Business woman of the Year

Electronics Rising Star

STEM Pioneer Rising Star

Unsung Hero

Unsung Hero in a Leadership Role

Electronics Entrepreneur of the Year

Electronics Design Leader of the Year

Mentor of the Year

Returner of the Year

Innovator of the Year

Electronics Engineer of the Year

Safety and Compliance Leader

Technical Excellence Award

Management/Small Team Leader of the Year

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programme of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award