Women-Led IT Services Company of the Year

About this category

Women-Led IT Services Company of the Year celebrates an IT services, managed services or technology company led by women that keeps clients’ systems running, secure and ready for the future. Judges look for a business that has grown, delivered outstanding results for its clients and built a team and culture others admire, with women leading the way at the top.

Eligibility

• Open to businesses majority owned or led by women (a woman founder, CEO, managing director or managing partner)
• The business must be an IT services, managed services or technology company serving clients or customers
• Any size of business, trading for at least one year

Judging criteria

• Growth: revenue, clients and market position over the last one to three years
• Client results: outcomes delivered and satisfaction
• Leadership and culture: how the business is led and how its team is developed
• Standing: expertise, accreditations and reputation in its field

Qualitative criteria

• Visionary, confident leadership
• Strong values and integrity
• Commitment to clients and quality
• Champions opportunity for other women

Metrics

• Client growth and retention
• Service levels and satisfaction
• Projects and solutions delivered
• Team growth and women in leadership roles

Additional criteria

• Must have been trading for at least 12 months
• Financial information is treated in confidence
• Client testimonials strengthen an entry