The itag Excellence Awards 2025 held on March 28th at the Salthill Hotel – celebrated technological excellence and achievement along the AtlanTec Gateway. While also marking a milestone rooted in collaboration, innovation, and community within tech at 25 years. The evening showcased the continuous strides made by exceptional individuals and teams, who are driving the growth of our thriving tech ecosystem.
itag Excellence Awards Winners 2025
Category Winners & Sponsors
Emerging Technology Start Up Award
Brightbeam
Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland
Best AI Project Award
Brightbeam
Best Industry Application of AI
Laya Healthcare
Sponsored by KPMG
Diversity Excellence Award
Carelon Global Solutions Ireland
Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland
Academic Contribution to the ICT Sector
Prof Brian Fitzgerald, Lero
Academic Contribution to the ICT Sector
Prof David O'Sullivan, University of Galway
New Talent Award
Iarlaith O’Sullivan, Rent The Runway
Sponsored by itag Skillnet
Digital Woman Award
Mamoona Asghar, University of Galway
Enterprise of the Year Award (MNC)
Ericsson
Sponsored by Vhi
Industry Leadership Award
Kenneth Fox, Channel Mechanics
Sponsored by The Mindful Leader Academy
IT in the Community Award
Safe Ireland, HPE & UCC
Sponsored by Carelon Global Solutions Ireland
Outstanding Contribution to the Digital Sector
Lorna Martyn, Fidelity Investments
Digital Project Award (SME)
HCI
Sponsored by InspiringWays Training & Consultancy
Digital Project Award (MNC)
Cisco Webex Edge Project
Sponsored by InspiringWays Training & Consultancy
Technology Innovation Award
App Design
Excellence in Organisational Leadership Award
Julie Dowling, AIM Centre
Sponsored by The Mindful Leader Academy
Sustainability Award
Intel Corporation
Sponsored by Galway Advertiser
Digital Woman Award
Linda Devenney, Fidelity Investments
Talent Growth & Development Award
Liberty IT
Sponsored by Skillnet Ireland
Enterprise of the Year Award (SME)
TitanHQ
Sponsored by Vhi
Cyber Security Team of the Year Award
State Street
Sponsored by Cyber Ireland
Thank you to our Sponsors
