A massive thank you to the judges for taking the time out to do the judging and a big shoutout to our finalists, but also to every single person that was nominated. If I could give you all an award I would!

We are looking forward to seeing all of the finalists and their guests on the 19th November at The Apex Bury St Edmunds. Additional tickets are available to purchase here or if you’d like to purchase a table please email me at vickie@developherawards.com.

Apprentice

• Nia Friel
• Mabel Keate
• Jessica Button

Best Newcomer

• April Patey
• Liv Johnson
• Terri Andrews-Holme

Digital Marketer

• Devon Maidment
• Kara Thurkettle
• Megan Goddard

Emerging Talent

• Gwen Sellers
• Diparati Sen
• Dali Stokes

Eye For Design

• Thea Reeder
• Amie Croxton
• Jaz Instone-Brewer

Game Development

• Sue Cook
• Iz Head
• Maya Davey

Innovation

• Samantha Louloudis
• Sarah Roberts
• Ilona Utting

Inspiration

• Moyosore Ale
• Sam Sherman
• Viola Jardon

Product Management

• Elle Overvoorde
• Ozohu Adejumo
• Aga Peryie

Tech for Good

• Miranda Acres
• Eleni Lialiamou
• Melissa Lato

Tech Star

• Anna Nguyen
• Casey Hammond
• Maria Patsia

Tester

• Cheryl Wigfall
• Charlotte Newman
• Caroline Livesey

Unsung Hero

• Samantha Louloudis
• Susie Jones
• Sue Wilcock

User Experience

• Emily Heath
• Susannah Kabuiku
• Sybil Hoang

To help you navigate the process and give your nominee the best possible chance, we’ve put together a guide of our top tips for crafting a winning DevelopHER award nomination.

1. Quality Over Quantity

It is easy to think that filling every text box to the absolute maximum character limit is the secret to winning. In reality, judges review dozens of nominations, and a wall of text can sometimes obscure the most brilliant achievements. Focus on making every word count. Keep your writing clear, concise, and punchy. A focused, high-impact nomination is always more memorable than one packed with fluff.

2. Embrace the Simplicity of the Criteria

We intentionally keep our criteria for each award very simple. We don't want nominating someone to feel like a grueling checkbox exercise, so we don't tie our judges to a rigid, multi-page checklist. Instead, judges are free to develop their own scoring methods tailored to the specific essence of each category.

Don't spend your time worrying if you've ticked off a dozen hyper-specific corporate requirements. Instead, lean into the spirit of the award category and let the nominee's genuine strengths shine through naturally.

3. Back It Up with Detailed Examples

Because the criteria are open, the best way to score highly with judges is to provide concrete, real-world evidence. Don't just tell the judges someone is "innovative" or "a great leader"-show them.

Use metrics where you can: Did their marketing campaign hit a massive milestone? Mention the specific return on investment (ROI) or growth data.

Highlight problem-solving: What exact challenges did they overcome, and what was the ripple effect on the team or business?

Share the human impact: How did they lift others up or build community?

4. Gather Recommendations and Perspectives

A great nomination doesn't have to be written in a vacuum. Gathering brief quotes, testimonials, or feedback from other teammates, clients, or mentors can add incredible depth. Hearing how a nominee's work impacts those around them provides judges with a well-rounded view of their influence and character.

Inspiration from Our Past Winners

If you want to see these principles in action, look no further than the phenomenal submissions from our previous shortlists and winners.

Our 2025 Winners perfectly illustrate how powerful detailed, story-driven nominations can be:

Viktoriia Moskalenko (Apprentice Award): Rather than just listing technical progress, her nomination told a powerful story of resilience-retraining in tech from scratch while fleeing war, achieving a distinction, and simultaneously volunteering to build the local tech community.

Georgina Slater (Digital Marketer Award): Her nomination blended strategic leadership with undeniable data, noting how she built a marketing function from the ground up and delivered a stunning 3106% ROI on a single piece of high-value content.

Katy Gibson-Hill (Eye for Design Award): Instead of vague praise about aesthetics, her entry focused on execution and impact, detailing how she led user experience design for massive e-commerce brands generating over £150 million.

Charlie McCormack (Tester Award): Her nomination brought in the human element beautifully, illustrating how she transformed the QA department with ferocious attention to detail while keeping team spirits high and inspiring everyone around her.

Ready to Nominate?

The best nominations come from the heart and are grounded in real impact. Take a look at the categories, pick the perfect match for your nominee, and use these tips to tell their story. We can't wait to read your submissions!

Nominate now

Apprentice

Viktoriia Moskalenko

Best Newcomer

Ava Gulliver-Jary

Digital Marketer

Georgina Slater

Emerging Talent

Alice Whitmarsh

Eye For Design

Katy Gibson-Hill

Game Development

Alona Stupak

Innovation

Laura Rowlett

Inspiration

Hayley Johnson

Product Management

Kirstie Tostevin

Tech for Good

Emma Ockelford

Tech Star

Indre Kiskiene

Tester

Charlie McCormack

Unsung Hero

Amber Ferguson

User Experience

Holly Allen

A massive thank you to the judges for taking the time out to do the judging and a big shoutout to our finalists, but also to every single person that was nominated. If I could give you all an award I would!

We are looking forward to seeing all of the finalists and their guests on the 13th November at Epic Studios Norwich. Additional tickets are available to purchase here or if you’d like to purchase a table please email me at vickie@developherawards.com.

Apprentice

• Ava Gulliver-Jary
• Viktoriia Moskalenko
• Amelia Goldsby

Best Newcomer

• Abi Hines
• Lucia Fernandez
• Ava Gulliver-Jary

Digital Marketer

• Charlotte Kirkham
• Georgia Ventiroso
• Georgina Slater

Emerging Talent

• Grace Hardingham
• Alice Whitmarsh
• Britt Dewing

Eye For Design

• Katy Gibson-Hill
• Larissa West
• Thea Reeder

Game Development

• Susi Bauer
• Amy Elliott
• Alona Stupak

Innovation

• Laura Rowlett
• Ruth Crothers
• Emma Ockelford

Inspiration

• Sam Parnell
• Hayley Johnson
• Lisa Price

Product Management

• Kirstie Tostevin
• Elysia Moore
• Catherine Damsgaard

Tech for Good

• Emma Ockelford
• Alice Godden
• Charlotte Whyman

Tech Star

• Catherine Joyce
• Indre Kiskiene
• Uroosa Uroosa

Tester

• Rebecca Garlick
• Charlie McCormack
• Jess Simmons

Unsung Hero

• Uroosa Uroosa
• Amber Ferguson
• Evie Pledger

User Experience

• Alicja Leszczynska
• Holly Allen
• Susannah Kabuiku

The DevelopHER Awards exists to celebrate and champion women working in tech across East Anglia, and it’s thanks to the generous support of organisations like Unity Online that we’re able to make that happen.

Unity Online is a digital marketing agency based in Needham Market in Suffolk and they have previously been involved in the DevelopHER Awards with a selection of their team winning or being shortlisted over the years. Their commitment to innovation and inclusivity aligns perfectly with the ethos of the DevelopHER Awards - lifting up talent, celebrating achievement, and making the tech industry a more diverse and welcoming place for all.

We’re incredibly grateful to have them on board and excited to work together to shine a spotlight on the brilliant women making waves in tech.

To everyone at Unity Online: welcome to the DevelopHER family! 💜

Keep an eye out for more exciting updates as we get closer to the big night - and don’t forget, nominations are now open!

#DevelopHERAwards #WomenInTech #UnityOnline #SponsorAnnouncement #TechDiversity #DigitalMarketing

We’re so excited to announce that nominations are now officially open for the DevelopHER Awards 2025, and this year we’re celebrating a huge milestone: our 10th anniversary! 🎉

Since 2015, the DevelopHER Awards have shone a spotlight on the incredible women working in tech across East Anglia and beyond. Whether someone is just starting out or leading the way in their field, now’s your chance to recognise and celebrate their achievements.

📅 Key Dates

• Nominations close: 4 September 2025
• Shortlist announced: 31 October 2025
• Awards Ceremony: Thursday 13th November 2025 at Epic Studios, Norwich

🏆 Award Categories

You can nominate in the following categories:

• Apprentice
• Best Newcomer
• Digital Marketer
• Emerging Talent
• Eye for Design
• Game Development
• Innovation
• Inspiration
• Product Management
• Tech for Good
• Tech Star
• Tester
• Unsung Hero
• User Experience

✨ Why Nominate?

These awards are about lifting each other up, creating visible role models, and celebrating the diversity of talent in tech. If someone you know is doing brilliant things, big or small, don’t keep it to yourself. Nominate them and give them the recognition they deserve.

✅ How to Nominate

Head to developherawards.com and complete the nomination form. Make sure to include specific examples of their work and impact. It really helps our judges see the full picture!

Let’s make our 10th year the most inspiring one yet. Get your nominations in, spread the word, and join us as we continue to champion women in tech across the region.

📍 See you on 13th November at Epic Studios, Norwich!

This year is extra special as we mark an incredible 10 years of celebrating and championing women in tech across the region. What started as a passion project has grown into a powerful platform recognising the talent, innovation, and hard work of women in our industry - and we couldn't have done it without your support.

Expect an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration as we honour the incredible women making waves in tech. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or you’re joining for the first time, we can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you.

📅 Save the date: 13th November 2025

📍 Location: Epic Studios, Norwich

Nominations, tickets, and more info coming soon!

Let’s make this our biggest and best year yet. 💜

With more nominations than ever a massive thank you to the judges and a big shoutout to our finalists, but also to every single person that was nominated. If I could give you all an award I would!

We are looking forward to seeing all of the finalists and their guests on the 14th November at The Corn Exchange Ipswich. Additional tickets will be available to purchase individually next week or if you’d like to purchase a table please email me at vickie@vickieallen.co.uk.

Apprentice

• Beth Craig
• Caitlin Owen
• Amelia Goldsby

Best Newcomer

• Lottie Butcher
• Leanna Lucas
• Steph Darrah

Digital Marketer

• Hannah Moody
• Sophie Howard
• Beth Craig

Emerging Talent

• Audrey Hutabarat
• Beth Craig
• Morrigan Pickford

Eye For Design

• Connie Goodman
• Be Peters
• Louise Goodthorp

Game Development

• Kate Killick
• Susi Bauer
• Dwyn D’Alton Goode

Innovation

• Emily Heath
• Jessica Keen
• Clare Daly

Inspiration

• Karen Rogers
• Louise Goodthorp
• Charlotte Travers

Product Management

• Akansha Nema
• Abigail Bremner
• Kirstie Tostevin

Tech for Good

• Julie Furnell
• Thuria Wenbar
• Helen Brabham

Tech Star

• Rohini Bele
• Charley Stagg
• Kayleigh Hall

Tester

• Zoey Turner
• Anna Toma
• Alix Palmer

Unsung Hero

• Ayisha Yarbo
• Georgie Rayner-Madden
• Lauren Moses

User Experience

• Moyosore Ale
• Holly Allen
• Laura Plumstead

With more nominations than ever a massive thank you to the judges and a big shoutout to our finalists, but also to every single person that was nominated. If I could give you all an award I would!

We are looking forward to seeing all of the finalists and their guests on the 16th November at Epic studios Norwich. Additional tickets will be available to purchase individually next week or if you’d like to purchase a table please email me at vickie@vickieallen.co.uk.

Apprentice

• Harriet Parnell
• Jade Holden
• Ylfa Jensdottir

Best Newcomer

• Anjali Magecha
• Sam Louloudis
• Kara Thurkettle

Digital Marketer

• Lydia Lancksman
• Emily Berriman
• Georgina Banthorpe

Emerging Talent

• Upasana Masih
• Rosie Howe
• Poppy Court

Eye For Design

• Yasmin Willis
• Be Peters
• Beth-May Leddra-Chapman

Game Development

• Tereza Dankova
• Robin Milton
• Joanna Haslam

Innovation

• Emma Parr
• Hannah Cott
• Claire Darwin

Inspiration

• Robin Milton
• Lily Dobbs
• Naz Yilmaz

Product Management

• Ash Shaw
• Melissa Lato
• Anna Shead

Tech for Good

• Charlotte Millar
• Charlotte Innes

Tech Star

• Elizabeth Johnson
• Lorina Castroverde
• Rose Bonner

Tester

• Alix Palmer
• Elizabeth Johnson
• Tracy Fisher

Unsung Hero

• Ana Clemente
• Callie Jones
• Kayleigh Hall

User Experience

• Hannah Wallwork
• Ellie Morgan
• Natasha Phillips

With more nominations than ever a massive thank you to the judges and a big shoutout to our finalists, but also to every single person that was nominated. If I could give you all an award I would!

We are looking forward to seeing all of the finalists and their guests on the 24th November at Epic studios Norwich. Additional tickets will be available to purchase individually next week or if you’d like to purchase a table please email me at vickie@vickieallen.co.uk.

Apprentice

• Jessica Shackley
• Emmanuelle Gammage
• Sveta Klimova

Best Newcomer

• Amber Francis-Vincent
• Hannah Ouazzane
• Laura Delidjani

Digital Marketer

• Beattie Lee
• Sarah Thomas
• Levi Williams-Clucas

Emerging Talent

• Flo Burchill
• Imogen Jones
• Ashmi Banerjee

Eye For Design

• Larissa West
• Beth-May Leddra-Chapman
• Katie Moore

Game Development

• Becky Lavender
• Amanda Harris
• Joanna Haslam

Innovation

• Mary-Jo Hill
• Aiste Fedotovaite
• Kathryn Hoare

Inspiration

• Nicola Mallon
• Be Peters
• Ilona Utting

Product Management

• Georgie Pepper
• Eleanor Overvoorde
• Amber Francis-Vincent

Tech for Good

• Emma Ockleford
• Mary-Jo Hill
• Holly Allen

Tech Star

• Emily Collier
• Nicola Saunders
• Ghazal Amini

Tester

• Aimee Bloodworth
• Cassie Bishop
• Ravikalaa Krishnan

Unsung Hero

• Chantelle Cooper
• Jane Dafforn
• Claire McDermott

User Experience

• Elle Daintree
• Christie Lau
• Hannah Wallwork

I’m sure the judges will agree that the quality of nominations this year was phenomenal and we would have loved to put everyone on the shortlist if we could! You are all superstars!

Agile Angel

• Orla Codyre
• Rebecca Willis
• Daniella Chrysochou

Apprentice

• Priyanka Jadhav
• Sally Thacker
• Imogen Jones

Best Newcomer

• Sophie Rollo
• Roisin O’Hara
• Emily Collier

Digital Marketer

• Flo Burchill
• Kara Thurkettle
• Kirstie Tostevin

Emerging Talent

• Stephanie Bally
• Levi Williams-Clucas
• Amina Aweis

Entrepreneur

• Reedah El-Saie
• Serena Fordham
• Rosanna Kearney

Eye For Design

• Be Peters
• Amy Highland
• Larissa West

Game Development

• Joanna Haslam
• Catarina Bell
• Reedah El-Saie

Innovation

• Reedah El-Saie
• Sarah Roberts
• Rose Pegler

Inspiration

• Kayleigh Hall
• Kara Thurkettle
• Joanna Haslam

Tech Star

• Stephanie Lee
• Sarah Fuke
• Ellen Potter

Tester

• Aimee Bloodworth
• Lesleyann White
• Alix Palmer

Unsung Hero

• Ellie Davison
• Stephanie Reddington
• Roisin Ryan-Self

User Experience

• Tushita Gupta
• Hannah Winter
• Rachel Harding