Rise Shortlist for Gender Diversity in Media Technology
Celebrate gender diversity in media technology at the Rise Awards on November 19, 2024, in London. Discover the inspiring shortlist of nominees making a difference in the industry
Rise, the leading gender diversity network within the media technology sector, proudly announced the shortlist for the prestigious Rise Awards, set to take place on November 19, 2024, at Troxy in London. In its sixth year, this year’s awards have garnered a wide array of applications from across the globe, underscoring the continued commitment to recognising excellence and diversity in the industry.
The Rise Awards, organised in partnership with Sky and EMG/Gravity Media, aim to celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations that have significantly contributed to the advancement of gender diversity in media technology. This year’s shortlist features an impressive lineup of talented individuals from various countries, including Malaysia, the United States, Canada, Norway, and Australia.
Among the highlights, the coveted Woman of the Year Award will be determined by the Rise Advisory Boards and announced at a later date. Additionally, a Special Recognition Award will honor a woman who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and surpassed expectations in her contributions to the industry.
Shortlist Highlights:
Technical Operations (sponsored by Vizrt)
- April Ha – Encompass Digital Media
- Gina McClifty – Double Take Sports
- Julie Mulvihill – Ross Video
- Kala Tully – Picture Shop
- Kate Dickerson – EMG Connectivity
- Megan Andrews – BBC
- Weronika Kolodziej – Deluxe
Product Innovation (sponsored by Clear-com)
- Anita Westman – Evertz
- Kristie Fung – TMT Insights
- Melissa Davanzo – Paramount Global
- Payal Gilda – Magnifi
- Tanya Daley-Antoine – Endeavor Streaming
Business Operations
- Kahleah Webb – EMG/Gravity Media
- Marsha Garner – Evertz
- Thamizh Selvi – Synamedia
- Victoria Tuzova – Elecard
Student (sponsored by SMPTE)
- Amy Woods
- Emma Schug
- Irene Muñoz López
- Sigrid Svae
- Tia Shenton
Marketing
- Carlie Bonavia & Gisele Santos – Moments Lab
- Clare Butler – Grabyo
- Jesse Humphrey – Diversified
- Leanne Tomlin – Perifery
R&D Engineer (sponsored by Red Bee Media)
- Amy Rajaonson – France Télévisions
- Avigail Camon – LiveU
- Dagmar Driesnack – Rohde & Schwartz
- Karen Troiano – Agile Content
Advocate
- Andy Shenkler – TMT Insights
- Ben Wickham – Sky
- Keith Frost – Arqiva
- Scott Kerr – Sky
- Thomas Pearson – Bitmovin
- Mark Wynter – Picture Shop
Influencer (sponsored by Disguise)
- Jenny Priestley – TVB Europe
- Lucy Trang Nguyen – Accedo
- Nakiesha Koss – Adobe
- Natasha Jones – BT Media & Broadcast
Project Management or Delivery (sponsored by Iron Mountain Media & Archive Services)
- Bobby Warner – BT Media & Broadcast
- Gaylen Clutter – Evertz
- Kate Mackenzie-Doyle – Arqiva
- Rhona Keegan – EMG/Gravity Media
- Roisi Proven – Ad Signal
- Sarah Donoghue – Sky
Sales (sponsored by Perifery)
- Misaki Nagaya – CNNI
- Paloma Santucci – Accedo
- Yvonne Picken – BT Media & Broadcast
- Radhika Vora – Prime Focus Technologies
Production Support Engineer (sponsored by Riedel)
- Brittany MacRae – dock10
- Jen Patterson – EMG/Gravity Media
- Lucy Moore – Hotcam
- Najua Ojeil – LiveU
- Selina Walton – NEP Australia
Rising Star (sponsored by Harmonic)
- Charlotte Mills – Hotcam
- Louise Jones – Warner Bros Discovery
- Rebecca Jackson – Caretta Research
- Siri Berntsen – Irdeto
- Zoe Zropf – Double Take Sports
Business Leader
- Dara Urquhart – Red Bee Media
- Terri Davies – Trusted Partner Network
- Mardhiah Nasir – IPSB Technology
Company Award for Investment in Women (sponsored by Ross Video)
- TMT Insights
- Mainstreaming
- 80six
- BT Media & Broadcast
The Rise Awards continue to spotlight remarkable contributions to gender diversity, ensuring that the voices and talents of women and allies are recognised and celebrated. As the event approaches, the anticipation builds around who will take home these distinguished awards, further inspiring a more inclusive media technology landscape.
