We’re excited to announce that we’ve been named a Finalist in the British Data Awards 2025, with headline partner Data Literacy Academy!
The British Data Awards is an annual quest to discover and celebrate the UK’s data success stories. Organisations taking part this year range from FTSE 100 heavyweights, public sector innovators, technology unicorns, fast-growing scale-ups, critical Not-For-Profits, and everything in between.
A record 448 entries were received for the fifth edition of the British Data Awards which means that competition to be named a Finalist proved to be exceptionally strong, so we’re especially pleased to be announced as a Finalist.
Judging so many excellent entries really is a huge challenge but also an enormous privilege. Every organisation named a Finalist this year should be exceptionally proud of this achievement. By sharing your data success stories with us, you’re also helping to showcase the strength and vibrancy of the UK’s data ecosystem, and I can’t wait to celebrate your achievements on the 14th of May.
Being named a finalist for Solution of the Year at the British Data Awards is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our entire team at 101 Data Solutions. This recognition inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of solutions that harness the full potential of data, empowering our clients to achieve greater success and drive impactful transformation. – Brett Edgecombe, CEO, 101 Data Solutions
The British Data Awards 2025 will announce Winners across some 29 categories and several Runner-Up awards will also be presented. This year the ‘Data Transformation of the Year’ category received the most entries.
Other categories include ‘Data Team of the Year’ and ‘Technology Company of the Year’, while new categories including ‘Data Partnership of the Year’ and ‘Generative AI Initiative of the Year’ were introduced to help showcase and celebrate the achievements of a diverse range of organisations and people.
The British Data Awards 2025 all-star judging panel includes:
- Abel Aboh: Advisor – AI Governance, Bank of England
- Helen Blaikie: Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Aston University
- Neil Carden: President EMEA, Blend
- Dr Sophie Carr: Founder, Bays Consulting
- Caroline Carruthers: CEO, Carruthers and Jackson
- Rob Holtom: Executive Director, Digital, Data & Tech, Information Commissioner’s Office
- Jason Johnson: Co-Founder, Predatech
- Kinnari Ladha: Chief Data Officer, Merlin Entertainments
- Di Mayze: Chief Data & AI Officer, Marks & Spencer
- George McCrea: Director Data Science, Analytics & Visualisation, The Crown Estate
- Adrian Pinder: Head, Digital & Data, DS Smith
- Niresh Rajah: Chief Data & AI Officer, DLA Piper
- Professor Ed Rochead: Chair, Alliance for Data Science Professionals
- Adam Ryan: Chief Data Officer, Calligo
- Miryem Salah: Chief Data Officer & Director of Vodafone Business IT Hubs, Vodafone
- Nick Sawyer: Director of Data & Analytics, Bupa Dental Care
- Lucy Vickers: Chief Data Officer & Chief Statistician, Department of Health & Social Care
Finalists will be celebrated, and Winners will be announced, at an awards ceremony taking place on the 14th of May in the heart of London.
