We’re a British Data Awards 2026 Finalist

Helen Tanner

March 25, 2026
Data, SME

We’re a British Data Awards 2026 Finalist

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been named a Finalist at the British Data Awards 2026 in the category of Generative AI Initiative of the Year.

The British Data Awards is an annual quest that sets out to discover and celebrate the UK’s data success stories. This year organisations taking part include fresh-faced start-ups, not-for-profits, technology unicorns, government departments, FTSE 100 heavyweights, and everything in between.

With a record 462 entries submitted for the sixth edition of the British Data Awards, competition to be named a Finalist was pretty tough, so we’re especially delighted to be announced as a Finalist.

Helen Tanner, CEO of DATA³ said, “Wow! This is a fantastic endorsement from the data industry. We are honoured to be considered alongside these prestigious companies. This award is a testament to our awesome global team of data and AI experts who have delivered innovation both for our business and for our clients.”

Jason Johnson, Managing Director of Predatech and British Data Awards judge said, “I’d like to extend my congratulations to all the Finalists. The sheer ingenuity, ambition and impact demonstrated by the nominations has impressed the judging panel once again. I’m looking forward to showcasing the Finalists and their data success stories at the best night in data in May.”

This year the British Data Awards features a range of categories, including the ever competitive ‘Data for Good Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Innovation of the Year.’ Alongside categories designed to celebrate the achievements of organisations, the British Data Awards also showcase the role of individuals and teams, through categories like ‘Data Team of the Year’, ‘Data Leader of the Year’ and ‘Rising Star of the Year.’

The British Data Awards 2026 all-star judging panel includes:

Helen Blaikie: Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Aston University
Neil Carden: President, EMEA, Blend
Caroline Carruthers: CEO, Carruthers and Jackson
Chasey Davies-Wrigley: Head of Data and AI, Made Tech
Rob Holtom: Executive Director, Digital, Data & Tech, Information Commissioner’s Office
Asheeka Hyde: Technology Director – Data, Analytics & AI, SSP Group
Jason Johnson: Managing Director, Predatech
Matt Lovell: Group Director of Data & AI, JD Sports Fashion
Di Mayze: Chief Data & AI Officer, Marks & Spencer
Roisin McCarthy: CEO, Women in Data
Catarina Runa Miranda: Global AI Director, Pandora
Jonathan Moxham: Director of Data & Insight, British Red Cross
Sami Rahman: Head of AI Strategy & Solutions: DataArt
Professor Ed Rochead: Chair, Alliance for Data Science Professionals
Romit Sen: Chief Data & AI Officer, Allwyn UK
Sandra Stanley: Chief Data Science Officer, dunnhumby
Niresh Rajah: Chief Data & AI Officer, DLA Piper
Hannah Tipney: Senior Director, Precision Medicine Data & Analytics, GSK
Lucy Vickers: Chief Data Officer and Chief Statistician, Department of Health & Social Care
James Wright: Senior Director, Bioscript Group

Finalists will be celebrated, and Winners announced, at an awards ceremony due to take place on the 20^th of May at The Brewery, London. So we have our fingers and toes crossed!