And the national winners are...
Out of 729 nominations we proudly announce the national winners of #addher awards 2023 in our five categories. Congratulations all! You rock!
NATIONAL WINNERS
NATIONAL ROLE MODEL 2023
Brittany Villegas
Founder of Coding For Immigrants, ServiceNow Solutions Implementer, Software Engineer, Scrum Master
Brittany inspires and engages. She is generous and boosts others. With outstanding efforts in IT and technology, she attracts more women to the IT and Tech industry. Through her leadership and engagement, Brittany is changing the lives of many through education and career opportunities in the technology world for immigrants. She is a strong role model and concretely demonstrates how technology can be an important force for inclusion and diversity. With Brittany's passion for equality and technology and a tireless focus on solutions, she is an important role model for many.
NATIONAL VISIONARY 2023
Claudia Olsson
CEO & Founder Stellar Capacity, Board member, YGL World Economic Forum
Claudia is an impressive visionary with a deep understanding of the latest technology. In addition, she is an entrepreneur, digital strategist, and innovator. With passion, she constantly has an eye on the future and new trends, for example by diving into Gen AI and Quantum Computing. Claudia is innovative, curious, driven, inspiring, leads others to move forward and has an extensive network. As a speaker, she wows her audience, both in Sweden and internationally. People are constantly curious about her upcoming visions around future technologies and the opportunities and challenges they bring.
NATIONAL SUPERSTAR 2023
Binette Seck
Co-Founder ChangersTech & Space Academy, Partner at iCog Anyone Can Code, Obama Leader 2023
Binette is a true Superstar. With passion and commitment, she works to democratize tech, spread knowledge and create opportunities for young people and mainly women to have a meaningful future. In her work, there is always a strong focus on equality, diversity and sustainability, so that together we can create a society that benefits everyone. As a Superstar, many want to hang out with and learn from Binette, and for her it is natural to share her passion and expertise. The brilliance of this star shines very brightly both inside and outside of Sweden and attracts more women to study and work with IT/Tech.
NATIONAL ENERGIZER 2023
Frida Markstedt
Verksamhetsarkitekt, Innovation & Utveckling, Luleå Kommun
Frida is an exuberant, innovative woman, full of energy and drive. She is a joy-spreader that thinks out of the box and who talentedly creates engagement that spreads like waves on water. Frida is always positive and sees opportunities even within difficult and complex challenges. She is listens, cares about everyone around her and often offers a kind word or two. She is a team player who has the energy, drive and experience to create connections that bring together colleagues and workplaces, and also has the ability to see the small details that makes a big difference for the individual. She sparkles, spreads joy and gives positive feedback. As the Energizer she is, everyone wants to work with Frida.
NATIONAL VALUEMAKER 2023
Tanja Georgsson
Senior Solution Architect & People Manager at Capgemini
Tanja is a true value maker who, regardless of assignment or role, always delivers value and high quality. She refuses to settle for the status quo, is on a constant improvement journey and drives everyone towards a common goal. For Tanja, actions speak louder than words. She has the ability to always have a good overview and at the same time an eye for details, creating epic results. Through her straight-forward, supportive, listening, and empathetic leadership, and her positive spirit, people around her thrive. She is technically skilled and happy to share her expertise. Tanja is like water and moves towards goals regardless of the obstacles that may appear on the way and loves to create value – fast.
LOCAL WINNERS
On the Swedish site you will find all winners, both national and local. Yes please, take me there.
ABOUT #ADDHER AWARDS
#addher awards is an initiative launched in 2022 and run by #addher, one of Sweden's largest networks for women in IT/Tech with over 7000 members in 18 locations. In a true #addher spirit we want to highlight amazing IT & Tech women across Sweden through #addher awards, an award containing 5 categories; Role Model, Visionary, Valuemaker, Superstar and Energizer.