The Rise Awards 2025 ceremony, which celebrates gender diversity and excellence in the broadcast media technology sector, was held on November 18 in London. The awards recognized outstanding women and companies who have demonstrated stand-out performance, innovation, and leadership within the global media tech industry. The event serves as a crucial platform to elevate the visibility of female talent in a field often underserved by diversity discussions, drawing attendees and nominations from over 21 countries including the US, Canada, India, and Australia.
The awards spanned several critical categories, including Business Leader, Product Innovation, Rising Star, R&D Engineer, and Woman of the Year. Winners included Sue Farrell (Channel 4) who won the Woman of the Year award, Liz McParland (Globecast) for Business Leader, and Shufei He (Irdeto) for R&D Engineer, among others. The ceremony also honored companies like Channel 4 for their commitment to investing in women within the sector.
The annual awards ceremony helps to strengthen professional networks and provides essential mentorship and networking opportunities for women across the industry’s entire value chain. By publicly recognizing these achievements, the Rise Awards send clear signals of progress and encourage both corporate investment and the advancement of female professionals into senior roles across media technology.
