ARN Announces Finalists the 2022 WICCTA Awards

Mirroring the entire local ecosystem, 240 finalists (220 individuals and 20 companies) make the shortlist from a pool of over 120 organisations and more than 325 nominations, spanning partner, telco, vendor and distributor businesses.

We are incredibly proud to share that Elena Kosobrodova is a finalist in the Technical Category along side Melissa Swanepoel who is finalist in the Shining Star category.

Congratulations to both Elena and Melissa for such an outstanding achievement and thank you to ARN for recognising two of our stars!

This article was originally published in ARN here - https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/697358/arn-unveils-finalists-women-ict-awards-hits-new-heights-australia/?pp=2

TECHNICAL

This award recognises excellence in the form of technical and engineering expertise, honouring deep domain knowledge in relation to technology products, solutions and services. This candidate has provided business value through specialised skills and competence, spanning technical, pre-sales and support roles.

Partner (National):

Yulin Zhou - ArincoSonia Vadera - Brennan ITAne Hellman - CMD SolutionsSwati Verma - Data#3Michelle Phan - DevOps1Betty Chen - EmpiredLaura Flynn - InfoTrustNici Sindhav - InteractiveElena Kosobrodova - KablamoLizzie Reid - KasnaErika Orozco - TecalaAvril Frost - The Missing LinkPartner (Multinational):

Susan Webb - DDLSPraveena Gatram - Exigo TechArushi Tyagi - InsightVicky Rose - KyndrylEliza Parish - Publicis SapientSaranyah Shanmugam - SlalomLenka Bednarikova - Telstra PurpleCelina Tang - WalkMeVendor / Distributor:

Corien Vermaak - CiscoJodi Favaloro - CradlepointAudrey Jacquemart - DaltreyAruna Kolluru - Dell TechnologiesLeah Kaplan - Google CloudRanjeetha Hedge - HPKavyashree Virupakshappa - LenovoThasmika Gokal - MicrosoftBeate Konrad - NEXTDCRhiannon Markham - Palo Alto NetworksMeethu Francis - Ping IdentityNilam Patel - Westcon-ComstorENTREPRENEUR

This award recognises an enterprising candidate with a risk-taking mentality, honouring excellence in launching new ventures, products or services. This individual has a proven background in building innovation from the ground up, evident through converting market-leading ideas into viable business offerings.

Linda Connolly - AzenixXara Tran - Champions of ChangeNazia Mastali - CSO GroupKatherine Duncan - DeloitteTiffany Townsend - Hewlett Packard EnterprisePatricia Russell - RingCentralRebecca Hall - Roma ComputersTracey Kingston - TalekaAngie Keeler - Zella DCGRADUATE

This award recognises a standout graduate candidate who has leveraged apprenticeship programs to start a career within the ICT industry. Open to all roles and responsibilities, this individual has made an immediate and positive impact on the business through providing a fresh perspective and high levels of professionalism.

Partner:

Pallavi Tanjavur - Adactin GroupKiara Barbis - Blue Connections ITTiana Douroudis - Clade SolutionsVanessa Kong - CMD SolutionsAdrianna Naofal - CNSVella Liu - CCNAMadeleine Stewart-Teh - CyconsolEmily Jensen - Data#3Caitlin Lawrence - DeloitteMichelle Owen - EmpiredTina Gray - InteractiveCarine Lim - Publicis SapientLilly Stephenson - The Missing LinkVendor / Distributor:

Bringing the power back to the people, wherever they may beMore from Dell TechnologiesEmerald Williamson - CiscoOlivia Dilanchian - Dell TechnologiesSabriina Costa - Hewlett Packard EnterpriseShirley Huang - HPTanya Filipcic - Ingram MicroJamie Irawan - MicrosoftLavanya Krishnamurthy - NintexSanah Uberoy - Palo Alto NetworksBec Barford - Schneider ElectricMarina Deletic - Spotify (formerly of Google Cloud)Mary Nikolakopoulos - TelstraSarah Chalwell - VMwareRISING STAR

This award recognises a standout candidate rising through the ranks within the ICT industry, acknowledging significant advancement during the early stages of her technology career. This individual is growing in stature and importance through demonstrating outstanding business acumen, deep market expertise and high levels of professional integrity. This award is open to candidates with 10 years or less experience within the ICT industry.

Partner (National):

Dorota Martinez - 8SquadAkanksha Malik - Altis ConsultingOlivia Radocchia - Best Technology ServicesNina Zivkovic - DigIOMeryl Palma - Hosted NetworkStephanie Gray - InfoTrustHayley Jope - InteractiveMadeleine McKenna - Kaine Mathrick TechFrances Demetriou - OutcomexJill Taylor - Security CentricSita Bhat - SekuroKaren Collins - SubnetJemma Healy - TecalaPartner (Multinational):

Bianca Isaacson - AccentureEmily Steele - CNSRachel Welsh - CCNAEmily Horton - DeloitteRebekah Malone - Exigo TechErandhi Mendis - KyndrylAmi Mullenger - LaceworkMorgan Tobin - LogicalisEliza Marks - Publicis SapientNatalie Anagnostopoulos - Sourced GroupGina Lam - StaxVendor:

Jessica Rose - AppianBridget Maritz - Aruba, A Hewlett Packard Enterprise CompanyKelly Sabo - CiscoKaren Zhang - Google CloudLynette Ma - JAMFElizabeth Fuller - MicrosoftDelia Deng - SAPLily Clarke - SASYassmin Hijazi - TelstraAlexandra Montgomery - Veeam SoftwareCarolynn Zuzartee - VMwareChristina Chung - ZscalerDistributor:

Ash Barron - Arrow ECSJun Lee - Ingram MicroLisli Laanemets - Nextgen GroupRuth Lavelle - RhipeSHINING STAR

This award recognises an established candidate with a strong record of achievement, acknowledging excellence in spearheading company initiatives and driving strategic change. This individual is a consistent high performer who regularly achieves standout business results and continues to assume increased levels of seniority within the organisation. This award is open to candidates with between 11-20 years’ experience within the ICT industry.

Partner (National):

Amy Reynolds - APCDMaree Bilalovic - ASG GroupJayati Gulati - blueAPACHEChanel Egan - Brennan ITLisa Applegarth - CevoSandra Arena - Cube NetworksJamuna Jettigari - DevOps1Sara Napier - GBM TechnologyMelissa Swanepoel - KablamoSamantha Konieczka - Orro GroupDemelza Green - Patient ZeroJane Nguyen - Pretzel LabPartner (Multinational):

Deepti Wadhwa - CognizantLeanne Chang - LogicalisNicola Dowe - Publicis SapientFatemah Beydoun - Secure Code WarriorRadhini Sivanathan - SlalomSasha Jensen - Sourced GroupVendor:

Catherine Unali - CiscoHelen Wilkinson - Dell TechnologiesTanya Hovagimian - ExtraHopAmelia Seow - GitLabNerissa Penfold - Google CloudHelen Roberts - Hewlett Packard EnterpriseRajalakshmy Nair - HPPenelope Feros - IvantiSamantha Said - MicrosoftKate Basten - Palo Alto NetworksAstrid Groves - Schneider ElectricOlga Specjalska - VMwareDistributor:

Donna Dowton - Arrow ECSAmanda O’Brien - Ingram MicroLarissa Crabb - Westcon-ComstorACHIEVEMENT

This award recognises a standout candidate who has delivered an unrivalled contribution to the ICT industry, evident through outstanding professional and personal achievements. This individual has earned a reputation as an esteemed thought leader following a distinguished career as both a business leader and role model for aspiring executives. This award is open to candidates with 21 years or more experience within the ICT industry.

Partner:

Veronica Coyle - Altis Consulting / Data4GoodClaudia Pirko - BlackLineJane Murphy - Blue Connections ITJane Baldock - Business AspectJanelle Phillips - Data#3Jo Poirrier - EmpiredJean Smith - InteractiveRima Yammouni - KyndrylKate Raulings - LogicalisTheresa Eyssens - OptusLisa Papli - SomervilleVendor:

Iris Chan - AutodeskLynn Nicol - Dell TechnologiesHelen Stewart - Google CloudYvette McEnearney - GoToJulie Barbieri - Hewlett Packard EnterpriseElizabeth James - HPLorraine Costello - OktaLisa Sim - Palo Alto NetworksTanya Song - TelstraMarie Holmes - VMwareDistributor:

Rhonda Robati - CrayonAngela Aspropotamitis - Ingram MicroVeronica Kruse - Nextgen GroupD&I CHAMPION – Company

This award recognises the standout company in driving diversity and inclusion (D&I) across all aspects of the business, spanning employees, customers and key stakeholders. This organisation has gone beyond a surface-level commitment through the introduction of policies and programs to meet D&I goals, evident through targeted initiatives, strong leadership and clearly defined deliverables. This award is open to all aspects of diversity and inclusion (gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation etc).

Partner:

Altis ConsultingArazaDeloitteInfoTrustLogicalisMantel GroupOrro GroupOutcomexPowernet IT SolutionsVendor / Distributor:

Access4Dell TechnologiesDicker DataFluent CommerceHewlett Packard EnterpriseHPMicrosoftNextgen GroupPalo Alto NetworksSchneider ElectricVMwareD&I CHAMPION – Individual

This award recognises an influential individual who actively drives diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives through mentoring and thought leadership across the ICT industry. This candidate acts as a role model for aspiring executives, cultivating diverse teams to drive change both internally and externally. This award is open to all aspects of diversity and inclusion (gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation etc).

Partner:

Sheeza Shakeel - AccentureSukanya Suryakumar - Adactin GroupTanya Manderson - ASG GroupHeidi Mangan - Data#3Anle-Marne Pretorius - EmpiredKatherine Clayton - InsightBronwyn Grantham - KyndrylRegina Melamed - LinktechFiona Patrick - LogicalisJen Glass - SlalomLeah Cerinich - Sourced GroupVendor / Distributor:

Courtney Connolly - AppianHolly O'Toole - CiscoPhoebe Gunter - Google CloudSimone Filetti - Hewlett Packard EnterpriseNicola Clancy - HPSonia Phillips - Ingram MicroSally McIntosh - Nextgen GroupDelia Deng - SAPMonica Keith - Schneider ElectricNadine Russell - TelstraHeidi Savva - VMware