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CRN Women & Diversity in Channel Awards 2026: recap
The ninth CRN Women & Diversity in Channel Awards were held at The Brewery, London, on 8 October 2026, recognising people and organisations championing diversity across the UK IT channel, with diversity defined to cover gender, class, ethnicity, education, LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity. Rachel Cowell of Softcat was named Woman of the Year.
Past edition Oct 8, 2026 · The Brewery, London, UK
Themes
- diversity and inclusion in the channel
- women in technology
- apprenticeships and mentoring
As named on the organiser’s agenda or recap.
Announcements
- Rachel Cowell of Softcat was named Woman of the Year. (event.channelweb.co.uk/womenanddiversityinchannelawards/en/page/2026-winners)
- Sage won the Championing Diversity Award. (event.channelweb.co.uk/womenanddiversityinchannelawards/en/page/2026-winners)
- Advania UK won Best Apprenticeship Scheme. (event.channelweb.co.uk/womenanddiversityinchannelawards/en/page/2026-winners)
- Conv3rt won the Best Place to Work Award. (event.channelweb.co.uk/womenanddiversityinchannelawards/en/page/2026-winners)
All CRN Women & Diversity in Channel Awards editions
- CRN Women & Diversity in Channel Awards 2026
Oct 8, 2026 · London, UK
How we checked this. Official awards site confirms 9th edition, date, venue and the 2026 winners list; only a 2027 enquiry form exists, with no 2027 date. Name, date, venue and organiser from the official event page. Table pricing not published (enquiry only). Last checked Nov 6, 2026.
Sources: event.channelweb.co.uk/womeninchannel/en/page/home · event.channelweb.co.uk/womenanddiversityinchannelawards/en/page/2026-winners
Only facts the organiser published are shown; nothing here is estimated unless it says so. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.