Celebrating Excellence: CRN Women and Diversity in Channel Awards 2025

Celebrating Excellence: CRN Women and Diversity in Channel Awards 2025

We’re thrilled to share some incredible news, five outstanding members of our team have been nominated for the prestigious CRN Women and Diversity in Channel Awards 2025, with three of them named as finalists. This recognition is a testament to the talent, dedication, and impact our team brings to the tech industry every day. 

Honouring Our Nominees and Finalists

These awards celebrate the achievements of women and diversity champions across the UK IT channel, and we couldn’t be prouder of our nominees:

  • Catarina Pestana – Rising Star Award & Technical Employee of the Year
  • Emma Bawden – Unsung Hero
  • Janine Chattenton – Manager of the Year  
  • Julie Cobden – Manager of the Year
  • Sophie Roche – Role Model of the Year

We’re especially proud to announce that Janine Chattenton, Catarina Pestana, and Julie Cobden have been selected as finalists in their respective categories. Their achievements reflect not only their individual excellence but also the supportive and empowering culture we strive to build every day. 

A Culture of Recognition and Empowerment

What makes this moment even more special is that these nominations came directly from their teams.

“Recognising the incredible talent within our team is one of the most important things we can do,” said Elliot Wilson, Commercial Director. “We’re immensely proud of Emma, Janine, Julie, Catarina, and Sophie, not just for their nominations, but for the leadership, innovation, and inspiration they bring to our organisation.” 

This recognition is more than just a moment of celebration, it’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to diversity, inclusion, and excellence in everything we do. 

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